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HomeEdmondsAssisted Living in Edmonds, WA

Finding assisted living in Edmonds starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding Edmonds's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 5 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities serving Edmonds from Washington DSHS records.

What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Edmonds cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.

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 Edmonds specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Edmonds's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Swedish Edmonds, and how quickly you need a spot.

Edmonds assisted living: by the numbers

5 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities on file in Edmonds; about 355 total licensed beds; averaging 71 beds per community; the largest at 83 beds. Every figure here is drawn from live Washington DSHS licensing records rather than guesswork.

Licensed assisted living providers in Edmonds

Selected by licensed bed capacity. From the state's DSHS ALTSA / Residential Care Services records (2026). Always confirm the current license and bed count at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup first.

ProviderCityLicensed bedsDSHS license #
Edmonds Landing Assisted Living CommunityEdmonds83 beds2777
Cedar Creek Memory Care CommunityEdmonds80 beds2453
SUNRISE OF EDMONDSEdmonds76 beds2162
Cogir of EdmondsEdmonds70 beds2624
ROSEWOOD COURTE MEMORY CARE COMMUNITYEdmonds46 beds1379

Senior care in Edmonds, Snohomish County

Edmonds is an affluent waterfront Snohomish County city of about 42,000 on Puget Sound, with a walkable downtown, a notably high share of residents over 65, and the Swedish Edmonds hospital at its center. Swedish Edmonds anchors one of the metro's most senior-heavy markets — a premium, walkable waterfront town with upscale assisted living, memory care, and a strong adult-family-home network.

Nearby hospitals: Swedish Edmonds, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (nearby), UW Medical Center–Northwest (Seattle, nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Edmonds families weigh drive time to these closely.

Areas families ask about: Downtown Edmonds, Edmonds Bowl, Five Corners, Perrinville, Westgate, Seaview.

What assisted living costs in Edmonds (2026)

Edmonds 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

What lowers the bill in Edmonds: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small adult family home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Washington's Apple Health / COPES waiver for those who qualify.

How we vet Edmonds providers

  1. Verified active DSHS licensure and enforcement status
  2. Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
  3. Candid references from families who live it daily
  4. Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
  5. In-person walkthrough notes from our local team

Questions to ask on a tour

  • How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
  • What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
  • What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
  • How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
  • How long have caregivers worked here on average?

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 Edmonds providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.

How fast you can move in Edmonds

Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Edmonds 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 Edmonds providers have current openings.

A practical Edmonds 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 Edmonds, 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.

Common questions

How much does assisted living cost in Edmonds?
Assisted Living in Edmonds typically ranges from $5,400 to $8,500 per month for assisted living, with memory care running $1,000–$2,000 higher. Adult family homes — Washington's licensed six-bed residential care homes — often run $4,500–$7,000 and can be a real value versus large communities. For an exact quote for your situation, contact a free Seattle Senior Advisor advisor.
Does Apple Health (Medicaid) cover assisted living in Edmonds?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) does not pay for room and board in assisted living settings, but the COPES waiver — administered by DSHS Home & Community Services (HCS) — covers personal care and supportive services and can offset much of the care portion for eligible residents. Eligibility is income- and asset-based, and adult family homes are a common Medicaid-contracted setting. Our advisors can walk you through what your parent qualifies for and which Edmonds providers hold a DSHS Medicaid contract.
How do I know if a assisted living provider in Edmonds is licensed?
Every legal assisted living facility and adult family home in Edmonds is licensed by Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS). You can look up any provider's license, inspections, and enforcement actions directly on the DSHS provider lookup (fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup). We only refer families to providers with active, clean licenses.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted Living is for older adults who need help with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication reminders) but don't require 24/7 skilled medical care. Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs) provide ongoing medical care from licensed nurses for residents with serious medical conditions or post-hospital recovery needs. Many Edmonds families start with assisted living and transition to skilled nursing if care needs increase.
How fast can I move my parent into assisted living in Edmonds?
Most Edmonds facilities can accept a new resident within 3–10 days, assuming the health assessment, financial paperwork, and physician's order are complete. Memory care can sometimes be same-day or next-day if a secured unit has availability. Contact us for current openings in your preferred neighborhood.

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