The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Snohomish County, WA for 2024

Situated along the east shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington, Snohomish County has a population of 713,335. Approximately 10 percent of these residents are seniors aged 65 and older, some of whom may be among the 110,000 Washington residents who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. That number is expected to grow to 140,000 by 2025, creating a need for more memory care facilities in the area. There are 17 such facilities in Snohomish County to care for these seniors.

In Snohomish County and all of Washington, memory care facilities are called Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). These facilities are licensed and governed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Aging and Long-term Support Administration Department.

• Seniors in Snohomish County need to watch their budgets carefully. The cost of living in the county ranks 147.4 compared to the U.S. average of 100. Higher transportation expenses might be offset by lower healthcare costs. Housing, however, ranks 250, which might be a deterrent to seniors’ families wanting to live close to their loved ones in care.
  
• Snohomish County ranks 36.4 for violent crime on a scale where 100 represents the areas with the most crime, compared to the national average of 31.1, and property crime for the area ranks 36.9 compared to the national average of 38.1. Families can rest assured knowing that Snohomish County is a safe place for their loved ones to live.
  
• The weather in Snohomish County is cool and comfortable with summer highs of 74 and winter lows of 35. The county receives 48 inches of rain each year, almost ten inches more than the national average of 39, and 7 inches of snow annually, nearly twenty less than the state average of 26. Seniors who enjoy warmer weather might not like living in the county.
  
• Washington applies no taxes to social security income, retirement savings account income or pensions. These tax savings may help seniors living in Snohomish County afford care here.

Memory Care costs in Snohomish County start around $6,288 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Snohomish County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Washington page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Snohomish County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Washington are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Washington page for more information about these laws.