NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY is a 102-bed Assisted Living in Bothell, Washington, licensed by the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS license #1995). Here's what the public record shows and how to evaluate it for your family.
| Provider | NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Assisted Living (BH) (DSHS-licensed) |
| City | Bothell, WA 98012 |
| Address | 1907 201ST PLACE SE |
| Licensed beds | 102 |
| DSHS license # | 1995 |
| License status | OP |
| County | Snohomish County |
| RCS region | 2J |
| Specialized Dementia Care | Not indicated |
| Apple Health (Medicaid) | Yes — accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) |
| DSHS lookup | DSHS provider record → |
How Washington regulates assisted livings
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.
Bothell location & hospital context
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.
Nearby hospitals: EvergreenHealth Kirkland (nearby), UW Medical Center–Northwest (nearby), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (nearby). Proximity matters for hospital discharges, emergencies, and specialist visits, so families weighing NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Downtown Bothell, Canyon Park, North Creek, Queensgate, Westhill.
What assisted living costs near NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Assisted Living in the Bothell area typically runs $5,850–$8,200/month (2026). Pricing at any specific provider depends on care level, room type, and size. Washington's Apple Health (Medicaid) with the COPES waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.
How to evaluate NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
The strongest signals of quality at an assisted living community are staffing and transparency, not amenities. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, the caregiver turnover rate, and the tenure of key leaders. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly cost for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to a higher (more expensive) tier. Probe how the community handles a decline — a fall, new incontinence, or memory changes — and how it communicates with families. Visit more than once, unannounced, at different times of day, and check the DSHS inspection and enforcement history on the fortress.wa.gov lookup for a pattern of repeat deficiencies before you commit.
Is NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY the right fit?
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. NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY is licensed for this level of care in Bothell; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Bothell-area options.
What's typically included at a assisted living like this
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Typically billed separately: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours. Ask NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY for an itemized monthly rate sheet so you can compare it honestly against other Bothell options.
Questions to ask when you tour NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
- What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
- Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
- Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
- How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
- What has staff turnover been over the past year?
Common questions about NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Is NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY licensed in Washington?
How many beds does NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY have?
Does NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY accept Apple Health (Medicaid)?
What does it cost?
How Bothell families actually pay for care
Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Bothell, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:
- Personal savings & Social Security. Most Puget Sound families self-fund the first 12–24 months from savings, pensions, and monthly Social Security before tapping other sources.
- Long-term-care insurance. If a policy is in force, it can cover a large share of assisted living or home care — check the elimination period and daily benefit cap. Washington's WA Cares Fund also provides a state long-term-care benefit for eligible workers.
- VA Aid & Attendance. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can receive roughly $1,800–$2,900/month toward care — a major lever in a metro served by VA Puget Sound (Seattle and the American Lake campus in Lakewood).
- Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term care. Washington's Apple Health long-term care — delivered in the community through the COPES waiver, administered by DSHS Home and Community Services — covers personal care and many community-based services for those who qualify by income and assets. Adult family homes are a common low-cost, Medicaid-contracted setting.
- Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
- Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.
Because Bothell assisted living can run into the thousands per month, mapping the funding plan early — before a crisis — often saves a family tens of thousands of dollars. A free local advisor can tell you which of these you qualify for and which Bothell providers accept Apple Health (the COPES waiver).
Washington programs worth knowing about
In Washington, senior-care facilities are licensed and inspected by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through ALTSA / Residential Care Services — verify any license and inspection history free at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup. Service funding flows through the local Area Agency on Aging; the Seattle metro's are Aging and Disability Services (ADS) for King County, Homage Senior Services for Snohomish, and Aging & Disability Resources of Pierce County. Long-term-care help runs through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the COPES waiver, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman plus DSHS Adult Protective Services protect residents. Our advisors help families use all of these at no cost.
How we help with NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Seattle Senior Advisor helps Bothell families evaluate communities like NORTH CREEK RETIREMENT & ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY at no cost. We verify the license, compare it against other licensed Bothell-area options on price and care level, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in; you never pay us, and we'll tell you about strong options that don't pay us. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion.
About this page: the facility facts above come from current Washington DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the provider in person. Confirm the current license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before you sign anything.