16 Memory Care Facilities near Redmond, WA

Redmond, Washington, has a total population of 64,291, with 10.1 percent of residents age 65 or older. Approximately 110,000 Washington residents in this age group have Alzheimer’s disease. To accommodate this demographic, there are two memory care facilities in Redmond and 16 in nearby areas, such as Bellevue and Issaquah. Redmond is home to multiple health care facilities that may offer geriatric and memory care services, such as Kaiser Permanente Redmond Medical Center at Riverpark. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Redmond and the rest of Washington have specialized care programs for residents with dementia and are licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services, responsible for criteria in place regarding staff and facility requirements.

• The cost of living in Redmond ranks at 220.4, which is more than double the U.S. average of 100. Family members who handle financial matters for seniors in memory care may find that facility costs, transportation, utilities and groceries are more expensive in Redmond than in Washington cities with a lower cost of living, such as Clarkston.
  
• In Washington state, including Redmond, there’s no income tax. Social Security benefits, retirement and pension income is exempt from taxation, making Redmond a tax-friendly place to live for seniors.
  
• Redmond has a rating of 78 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, which indicates a comfortable year-round climate. The U.S. average is 54, making Redmond a good choice for seniors in memory care who enjoy time outdoors. Redmond only gets about 4 inches of snow per year, while the U.S. gets an approximate 26 inches.
  
• Redmond has a violent crime rate of 23.3, lower than the U.S. average of 31.1. The property crime rate is a bit higher at 40, while the national ranking is 38.1. Memory care facilities have security measures to keep residents safe and discourage theft, so families have peace of mind.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Redmond

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.

Redmond 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 Redmond, please visit our Memory Care in Washington page.

Redmond-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.