If your family is weighing alzheimer's care in Bothell, this page pulls together what actually matters locally — who the licensed providers are, what they cost in 2026, and how to move when time is tight. We currently track 8 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities serving Bothell from Washington DSHS records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Bothell 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 alzheimer's care means — and who it's for
Alzheimer's care suits a person whose memory loss affects safety and daily function and who benefits from a secured setting, predictable routines, and staff trained specifically in dementia behaviors.
How Washington regulates it: Alzheimer's and dementia care in Washington is regulated as a Specialized Dementia Care specialty within DSHS-licensed assisted living or adult family homes (RCW 18.20 / RCW 70.128). Homes advertising Alzheimer's care must meet defined staff training, secured-egress, and care-plan standards. Ask to see the home's specific dementia care policy.
In Bothell specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Bothell's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near EvergreenHealth Kirkland (nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Bothell alzheimer's care: by the numbers
8 DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities on file in Bothell; about 532 total licensed beds; averaging 66 beds per community; the largest at 142 beds; 4 accepting Apple Health (Medicaid). Memory care in Washington is a Specialized Dementia Care specialty delivered inside DSHS-licensed assisted living facilities (and adult family homes) that meet additional staffing, training, and secured-unit rules — it is not a separate license. These are real, current DSHS license counts for the area — not national estimates.
Licensed alzheimer's care providers in Bothell
Providers flagged for Specialized Dementia Care (secured/dementia-trained units). Data: Washington DSHS / ALTSA (2026). Verify any license, beds, and inspection history yourself at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before you commit.
Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 4
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATEAU AT BOTHELL LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | Bothell | 142 beds | 2228 |
| NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY | Bothell | 102 beds | 1995 |
| VINEYARD PARK AT BOTHELL LANDING | Bothell | 75 beds | 1734 |
| Cogir of Bothell | Bothell | 64 beds | 2623 |
| Vineyard Park at North Creek | Bothell | 60 beds | 2742 |
| Riverside East | Bothell | 44 beds | 2725 |
| The Legacy of Bothell | Bothell | 30 beds | 2411 |
| Longhouse Bothell | Bothell | 15 beds | 2547 |
Senior care in Bothell, King / Snohomish County
Bothell straddles the King–Snohomish county line north of Seattle, a growing city of about 48,000 along the I-405 tech corridor, with newer housing in Canyon Park and North Creek and rising demand for senior living near the Eastside job centers. A higher-cost north-corridor market between the Eastside and Snohomish County, Bothell pairs newer assisted-living inventory with a growing adult-family-home network, with EvergreenHealth and Providence Everett within reach.
Nearby hospitals: EvergreenHealth Kirkland (nearby), UW Medical Center–Northwest (nearby), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (nearby). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Bothell: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Bothell, Canyon Park, North Creek, Queensgate, Westhill, Maywood Hills.
What alzheimer's care costs in Bothell (2026)
Bothell pricing runs $7,350–$9,600/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
To trim cost in Bothell, 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 Bothell 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: a secured setting, all meals and care, dementia-trained staffing, structured routines, and family support. Typically extra: advanced-stage care add-ons, two-person transfers, and one-on-one supervision. Ask any Bothell provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Bothell
Most Bothell moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Bothell providers have current openings.
For Bothell families specifically, timing matters as much as choice. Lining up alzheimer's care before a fall or a hospital discharge forces the issue means you choose calmly instead of taking the first open bed. If you're early, that's an advantage — use it.