This guide gives you the real 2026 numbers for cost of assisted living bothell in Bothell, not generic national averages. Pricing comes from active local providers we work with; it's refreshed every 30 days.
You'll find: monthly ranges, what's included, how Medicaid / Medicare / VA benefits / long-term-care insurance reduce out-of-pocket cost, and a step-by-step on how families typically structure payment over 2–5 years.
What assisted living means — and who it's for
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe.
How Washington regulates it: In Washington, assisted living is licensed by DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) under RCW 18.20 and WAC 388-78A. A facility's license can include endorsements — such as Specialized Dementia Care — that let residents stay as needs increase. Always verify the exact license and endorsements; they determine how long your parent can remain as care needs grow.
In Bothell specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Bothell's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near EvergreenHealth Kirkland (nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
What assisted living costs in Bothell (2026)
Bothell pricing runs $5,850–$8,200/month, above the metro average for the Greater Seattle metro — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small adult family homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $5,850–$8,200/month
- Memory care: $7,350–$9,600/month
- Adult family home: $4,850–$7,550/month
- In-home care: $39–$54/hour
In Bothell, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small adult family homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Washington Apple Health (COPES).
Bothell assisted living: by the numbers
8 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities on file in Bothell; about 532 total licensed beds; averaging 66 beds per community; the largest at 142 beds; 4 accepting Apple Health (Medicaid). These numbers reflect actual DSHS-licensed providers on file, not modeled averages.
Licensed assisted living providers in Bothell
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Pulled from Washington DSHS / ALTSA records (2026). We recommend re-checking each license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before signing anything.
Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 4
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATEAU AT BOTHELL LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | Bothell | 142 beds | 2228 |
| NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY | Bothell | 102 beds | 1995 |
| VINEYARD PARK AT BOTHELL LANDING | Bothell | 75 beds | 1734 |
| Cogir of Bothell | Bothell | 64 beds | 2623 |
| Vineyard Park at North Creek | Bothell | 60 beds | 2742 |
| Riverside East | Bothell | 44 beds | 2725 |
| The Legacy of Bothell | Bothell | 30 beds | 2411 |
| Longhouse Bothell | Bothell | 15 beds | 2547 |
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Typically extra: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours. Insist on an itemized monthly quote from Bothell providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.
How fast you can move in Bothell
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Bothell placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Bothell providers have current openings.
Senior care in Bothell, King / Snohomish County
Bothell straddles the King–Snohomish county line north of Seattle, a growing city of about 48,000 along the I-405 tech corridor, with newer housing in Canyon Park and North Creek and rising demand for senior living near the Eastside job centers. A higher-cost north-corridor market between the Eastside and Snohomish County, Bothell pairs newer assisted-living inventory with a growing adult-family-home network, with EvergreenHealth and Providence Everett within reach.
Nearby hospitals: EvergreenHealth Kirkland (nearby), UW Medical Center–Northwest (nearby), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (nearby). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Bothell: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Bothell, Canyon Park, North Creek, Queensgate, Westhill, Maywood Hills.
How Bothell families actually pay for care
Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Bothell, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:
- Personal savings & Social Security. Most Puget Sound families self-fund the first 12–24 months from savings, pensions, and monthly Social Security before tapping other sources.
- Long-term-care insurance. If a policy is in force, it can cover a large share of assisted living or home care — check the elimination period and daily benefit cap. Washington's WA Cares Fund also provides a state long-term-care benefit for eligible workers.
- VA Aid & Attendance. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can receive roughly $1,800–$2,900/month toward care — a major lever in a metro served by VA Puget Sound (Seattle and the American Lake campus in Lakewood).
- Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term care. Washington's Apple Health long-term care — delivered in the community through the COPES waiver, administered by DSHS Home and Community Services — covers personal care and many community-based services for those who qualify by income and assets. Adult family homes are a common low-cost, Medicaid-contracted setting.
- Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
- Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.
Because Bothell assisted living can run into the thousands per month, mapping the funding plan early — before a crisis — often saves a family tens of thousands of dollars. A free local advisor can tell you which of these you qualify for and which Bothell providers accept Apple Health (the COPES waiver).
The Washington safety net behind your decision
Washington licenses and inspects senior care through DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) (look up any provider at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup), funds in-home and community services through the regional Area Agency on Aging — Aging and Disability Services in King County, Homage in Snohomish, and Pierce ADR — and covers long-term care for those who qualify through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the COPES waiver. The Ombudsman and DSHS Adult Protective Services safeguard residents. These are the same programs we help families navigate for free.
A practical Bothell reality: published prices and real all-in costs often differ once care levels and add-ons are counted. Before you commit to any assisted living option in Bothell, get an itemized rate sheet — a local advisor can pull these and compare them side by side so there are no surprises after move-in.