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El Dorado West
1010 SW 134th Street, Burien, WA 98146
"El Dorado West Retirement seemed a very good place. We are very happy with the lady that toured us all over the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,350
Memory Care Communities in Burien, WA
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authentic reviews in Burien, WA below include 117 memory care communities with 1650 reviews. On average in Burien, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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117 Providers
3 Tree Vista Adult Family Home, LLC
15809 23rd Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Three Tree Vista is a family-owned and operated adult family home. Were lifelong residents in the area; we've worked as...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,500
Village Concepts of Fairwood
17010 140th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
"We placed my father at the Village Concepts of Fairwood. My father liked the fact that it was on the golf course and a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,995
Aegis of Kent
10421 SE 248th St, Kent, WA 98031
"Aegis of Kent was a very nice place. The people were fantastic, and we got a lot of information from their administrator...
Memory Care
$4,500
Evolving Adult Home Care
2315 S 292nd St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Evolving Adult Home Care is your trusted partner in elder and specialized adult care in Federal Way. With dedicated...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Covenant Living at the Shores
9150 Fortuna Dr, Mercer Island, WA 98040
"The rooms are very nice. Food is moderately good. The staff is wonderful."
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$10,769
Aegis Living Queen Anne Rodgers Park
2900 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98119
If you or your loved one are no longer safe or thriving living independently, Assisted Living offers flexible levels of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,290
GenCare Federal Way
31200 23rd Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
"The community was really nice and clean. The staff and the rooms was very nice too. They have a schedule of activities....
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,060
Aegis Living Madison
2200 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
"Aegis is the best choice available for me. They have daily activities like lectures. I do not attend most of them. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Twin Lake Adult Family Home
3775 SW 319th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
Twin Lake Adult Family Home is right by Twin Lakes Golf Course, and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,500
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Foundation House
32290 1st Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
"Brookdale Foundation House is a wonderful, clean, and well-kept place. It is a very busy place with a lot of residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,015
Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park
2901 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
"My brother lived at Brannan Park Retirement. They seemed to be very well staffed and the facility was very nice. It's...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,850
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
945 22nd St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
"My sister will move into Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows. I thought it was a welcoming, affirming community. I was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,975
FamilyChoice Adult Homes, LLC
1516 10th CT NW, Auburn, WA 98001
The home is owned and operated by an RN. When not at home, the RN is available via phone for consultation. To learn...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Advanced Care Homes at Cobble Creek LLC
10501 SE 302nd St, Auburn, WA 98092
Registered nurses' services available 24/7 Post-stroke care G-tube feeding management Wound and Ostomy care services...
Memory Care
$8,000
The Watermark at Bellevue
121 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
"I toured their independent living section of The Watermark at Bellevue, and it's very nice and very high-end. As a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,385
Felicity Senior Care
15419 SE 21st Pl, Bellevue, WA 98007
Felicity Senior Care's mission is to provide tailored care that meets the needs of each resident. The provider and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,000
Aegis Living Ballard
949 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
"I went to Aegis Living Ballard. The place was fabulous. It's like living in a hotel. The staff was exceptionally...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,550
Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care
4020 NE 55th St., Seattle, WA 98105
"Mom just moved to Empress Senior Living at Laurelhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a facility that was just...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,075
A Serenity AFH
3020 14th St SE, Auburn, WA 98092
Our beautiful, warm and cozy house, along with its loving and dedicated owners and staff is offering not only a facility...
Memory Care
$6,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
John
5.0
Review of El Dorado West
El Dorado West was a great place. It would be our #1 choice. It's a beautiful place and immaculate. If I was looking for a long-term community, I would move there today. That's how much I liked it....
Provider response
Thank you for your kind words! We take pride in our service and creating the very best home for each of our residents. Your compliment means so much to our staff!
Memory Care
GD04062021A
5.0
Review of El Dorado West
My mother-in-law is moving into El Dorado West. They were very personable, and it was very nice and clean. She is going into the memory care section, and they really explained how they would be...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are honored to be a part of your family's journey and provide a great community for our residents.
Memory Care
Kimberly
5.0
Review of El Dorado West
We went to El Dorado West. It looked nice, the people seemed nice, and I liked everything about it, but it was out of our price range. The room was great. It was actually nice. If we could afford...
Provider response
Thank you for your kind words! We take pride in our service and creating the very best home for each of our residents. Your compliment means so much to our staff!
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Cities in Washington
Mercer Island
$7,357
Bellevue
$6,757
US
$5,694
Seattle
$5,632
Renton
$5,398
Kent
$5,220
Federal Way
$4,676
Burien
$4,350
Paying for Memory Care in Burien
Memory Care costs in Burien start around $4,350 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 Burien 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Burien
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Burien
Burien 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 Burien, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Burien
Located just south of Seattle on the Puget Sound, Burien is a scenic suburban city that is ideal for seniors who enjoy the outdoors. Burien has a population of around 52,000 with 14 percent aged 65 and older, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. Located in Washington where 110,000 people have some type of cognitive impairment, Burien is home to four memory care facilities that are regulated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. These facilities are simply specialized dementia care units within an assisted living facility.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Burien
- The cost of living index in Burien is 151.5, which is comparable to the national average of 100. This average is higher than both the national average and in other parts of the state. Families with seniors living here in memory care on a budget may have a difficult time making ends meet after paying for an assisted living facility.
- Crime data reveals that the overall rate of crime in Burien is 61 percent higher than comparable cities within the US - an important consideration for families with loved ones in memory care facilities in the city.
- Winters in Burien can be long and cold with January lows sometimes dropping below freezing. Families with loved ones in memory care within the city should ensure proper precautions are taken so loved ones can't escape outside in the cold. July average highs are around 75 degrees. The city gets an average of six inches of snow per year.
- The city of Burien is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as the Highline Medical Center and the Schick Shadel Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies and illness.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Burien
Burien-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.