15 Memory Care Facilities near Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, which is situated in the west-central region of Washington, is a sprawling city with a population of over 144,000 people. Of these individuals, 14 percent are over the age of 65, the age at which Alzheimer's disease diagnoses become increasingly common. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are roughly 110,000 Washingtonians living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to increase by 27 percent by 2025. 

Local Bellevue seniors with dementia have 21 memory care facilities to choose from. Five of these facilities are located within the city, while the others are in nearby cities, including Seattle, Mercer Island and Redmond. Many of these facilities are located within existing assisted living facilities that are contracted by the state to provide specialized dementia care.

• The overall cost of living in Bellevue is about 100 percent higher than the state average and more than double the national average, primarily due to the high prices of real estate in the city. While this may impact the cost of room and board at memory care facilities, seniors may find that this cost is offset by the area's relatively low healthcare expenses.
• Bellevue's climate is comfortable throughout the year, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy relaxing outdoors. Winters are mild with highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s, and the city receives just 5 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are warm and dry with August highs near 80 degrees Fahrenheit and lows near 60.
• While Bellevue's overall crime rate is higher than 75 percent of U.S. cities, this is primarily due to the property crime rate. The rate of violent crime is considerably lower, with residents having a one in 1,017 chance of being the victim of a violent crime. Families who are selecting a memory care facility in Bellevue will feel at ease knowing their senior relatives are safe.
• The Bellevue area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Overlake Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bellevue

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Bellevue and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Bellevue, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Bellevue-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.