Overlake Terrace

Last verified: October 2026 against the Washington DSHS provider lookup.

The short answer: Overlake Terrace holds an active Washington DSHS assisted living license (#2551) for 150 beds at 2956 152nd Ave NE in Redmond. Below is what the public record shows, what it means, and how to judge the community for your family.

Is Overlake Terrace licensed by Washington DSHS?

Yes. Overlake Terrace holds Washington DSHS assisted living license #2551, in operating status, for 150 beds, renewed through September 2027. You can confirm it yourself on the DSHS provider lookup.

What do Overlake Terrace's DSHS inspection and enforcement records show?

The DSHS file lists 2 routine inspection reports, the most recent dated February 2025. Washington inspects licensed assisted living at least every 18 months, so a recent date is normal; what matters is what each report cites.

It also lists 3 complaint or incident investigation reports (most recent January 2025). An investigation means DSHS checked a reported concern; the report states whether a violation was found.

The State Fire Marshal's most recent fire inspection on file is dated October 2023.

Does Overlake Terrace offer memory care?

Yes — Overlake Terrace is Memory Care Certified on its DSHS record. Washington certifies assisted living memory care under chapter 388-78A WAC (permanent rules effective August 15, 2026, implementing E2SSB 5337), so the flag means the state has reviewed the memory care side, not just the base license.

In Redmond, 6 of 8 licensed assisted living facilities carry a memory care certification or dementia contract. The full list is in our memory care directory.

Does Overlake Terrace accept Apple Health (Medicaid)?

No. The DSHS record shows Overlake Terrace cannot accept Apple Health (Medicaid), so it is private pay; long-term-care insurance, VA benefits and the WA Cares Fund can still help.

If Medicaid may be needed later, ask now what happens when private funds run out; a resident can be asked to move. 2 of 8 Redmond assisted living facilities do hold a DSHS Medicaid contract. Eligibility itself runs through a DSHS Home and Community Services assessment — see Apple Health long-term care and the COPES waiver.

Where is Overlake Terrace, and what is nearby in Redmond?

Overlake Terrace is at 2956 152nd Ave NE in Redmond (King County). Redmond is a prosperous Eastside tech city of about 75,000 — home to Microsoft's main campus — with newer housing, a comfortable 65+ population on Education Hill and Redmond Ridge, and strong demand for modern, amenity-rich senior living.

Other licensed assisted living in the area: Redmond Heights Senior Living (85 beds), Emerald Heights (74 beds), Aegis of Marymoor (62 beds), Peters Creek Retirement Community (60 beds), Fairwinds Redmond (50 beds), Aegis Senior Inn of Redmond (43 beds).

What does assisted living cost near Overlake Terrace?

Assisted living in the Redmond area typically runs $6,350–$8,950/month in 2026, and memory care about $8,000–$10,500/month. We do not publish a price for Overlake Terrace: rates depend on apartment size and the care level in your parent's assessment, and they change. Ask for an itemized rate sheet.

Ways families close the gap include VA Aid & Attendance, long-term-care insurance, the WA Cares Fund, and Apple Health for those who qualify — Aging and Disability Services (Seattle-King County) can walk you through local options.

How does Overlake Terrace compare with other assisted living near Redmond?

By licensed beds, Overlake Terrace ranks #3 of 153 assisted living facilities in King County. Across the county, 44% of licensed assisted living facilities have at least one enforcement letter on their DSHS file, so having letters is not unusual on its own — read what they say.

The table puts it next to nearby licensed communities using the same DSHS fields, so you can shortlist on the record before you spend a Saturday touring.

How should you evaluate Overlake Terrace before choosing it?

The record tells you what the state has looked at; a visit tells you how the place runs day to day. Ask for the overnight staff-to-resident ratio, caregiver turnover over the past year, and how long the administrator and head nurse have been in their roles. Ask which care needs would force a move-out, and get the all-in monthly price for your parent's actual care level, not the base rate.

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. Whether Overlake Terrace fits depends on your parent's needs, budget, and how the community answers the questions below.

What should you ask on a tour of Overlake Terrace?

Bring these questions and write down the answers — they make two or three communities easy to compare side by side.

• 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?
• What did the most recent DSHS inspection find, and what changed afterward?
• How many residents need two-person transfers, and how is night staffing set for them?
• What has the rate increase history been over the past three years?

How does Washington regulate assisted living like Overlake Terrace?

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.

Residents' rights, discharge notices and care planning (the negotiated service agreement) are set by WAC 388-78A. Complaints go to DSHS Residential Care Services; the Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents for free.

How can Seattle Senior Advisor help with Overlake Terrace?

We're a free, local advisory service — families never pay us. We can compare Overlake Terrace with other licensed Redmond-area options on price, care level and availability, help you read its DSHS reports, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us only if you choose one and move in, and we'll tell you about good options that don't pay us.

The Washington safety net behind your decision

Washington licenses and inspects senior care through DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) (look up any provider at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup), funds in-home and community services through the regional Area Agency on Aging — Aging and Disability Services in King County, Homage in Snohomish, and Pierce ADR — and covers long-term care for those who qualify through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the COPES waiver. The Ombudsman and DSHS Adult Protective Services safeguard residents. These are the same programs we help families navigate for free.