For Bothell families, assisted living comes down to a handful of practical questions — who's licensed nearby, what it costs in 2026, and how fast a spot can open. We answer those here. 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 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 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 assisted living: 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). These numbers reflect actual DSHS-licensed providers on file, not modeled averages.
Licensed assisted living providers in Bothell
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Pulled from Washington DSHS / ALTSA records (2026). We recommend re-checking each license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before signing anything.
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 assisted living costs in Bothell (2026)
Bothell pricing runs $5,850–$8,200/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
In Bothell, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small adult family homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Washington Apple Health (COPES).
How we vet Bothell providers
- Verified active DSHS licensure and enforcement status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
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. Insist on an itemized monthly quote from Bothell providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.
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.
A practical Bothell 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 Bothell, 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.