This is a Redmond-first guide to assisted living: not national averages, but the providers licensed to operate here, current 2026 costs, and the local context that shapes a good decision. We currently track 8 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities serving Redmond from Washington DSHS records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Redmond 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 Redmond specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Redmond's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Swedish Redmond, and how quickly you need a spot.
Redmond assisted living: by the numbers
8 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities on file in Redmond; about 550 total licensed beds; averaging 69 beds per community; the largest at 150 beds; 2 offering Specialized Dementia Care; 2 accepting Apple Health (Medicaid). Every figure here is drawn from live Washington DSHS licensing records rather than guesswork.
Licensed assisted living providers in Redmond
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Source: Washington DSHS / ALTSA Residential Care Services, current 2026. Always confirm a current license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before signing.
Memory care (Specialized Dementia Care): 2 · Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 2
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlake Terrace | Redmond | 150 beds | 2551 |
| Redmond Heights Senior Living | Redmond | 85 beds | 2628 |
| EMERALD HEIGHTS | Redmond | 74 beds | 994 |
| PETERS CREEK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | Redmond | 70 beds | 2245 |
| AEGIS OF MARYMOOR | Redmond | 62 beds | 2209 |
| FAIRWINDS REDMOND | Redmond | 50 beds | 1814 |
| AEGIS SENIOR INN OF REDMOND | Redmond | 43 beds | 1804 |
| STILLWATER HOUSE | Redmond | 16 beds | 1519 |
Senior care in Redmond, King County
Redmond is a prosperous Eastside tech city of about 75,000 — home to Microsoft's main campus — with newer housing, a comfortable 65+ population on Education Hill and Redmond Ridge, and strong demand for modern, amenity-rich senior living. A higher-cost Eastside market with newer inventory: Swedish Redmond and EvergreenHealth Redmond anchor a set of contemporary assisted-living buildings and a growing base of adult family homes serving Microsoft-era retirees.
Nearby hospitals: Swedish Redmond, EvergreenHealth Redmond, Overlake Medical Center (Bellevue, nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Redmond families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Redmond, Education Hill, Overlake, Grass Lawn, Idylwood, Bear Creek.
What assisted living costs in Redmond (2026)
Redmond pricing runs $6,350–$8,950/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): $6,350–$8,950/month
- Memory care: $8,000–$10,500/month
- Adult family home: $5,300–$8,250/month
- In-home care: $42–$59/hour
To trim cost in Redmond, families commonly choose a companion (shared) suite, favor a small adult family home over a big campus, pay only for the care level actually needed, and tap VA Aid & Attendance or the Washington Apple Health / COPES waiver where eligible.
How we vet Redmond providers
- Active Washington DSHS license verified on the state ALTSA provider lookup, with no open enforcement action
- Last two RCS inspection cycles reviewed for citations and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
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. Request a line-item rate sheet from each Redmond provider — it's the only way to compare honestly.
How fast you can move in Redmond
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Redmond 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 Redmond providers have current openings.
A practical Redmond 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 Redmond, 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.