The Watermark at Bellevue

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

If you are looking at The Watermark at Bellevue in Bellevue, start with the state record: DSHS assisted living license #2626, 140 licensed beds, operating status, renewed through July 2027. Everything on this page comes from that record plus local context.

Is The Watermark at Bellevue licensed by Washington DSHS?

Yes. The Watermark at Bellevue holds Washington DSHS assisted living license #2626, in operating status, for 140 beds, renewed through July 2027. You can confirm it yourself on the DSHS provider lookup.

What do The Watermark at Bellevue's DSHS inspection and enforcement records show?

The DSHS file lists 2 routine inspection reports, the most recent dated April 2026. Washington inspects licensed assisted living at least every 18 months, so a recent date is normal; what matters is what each report cites.

No complaint investigation reports are posted on the current DSHS file.

Does The Watermark at Bellevue offer memory care?

Yes — The Watermark at Bellevue 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 Bellevue, 9 of 11 licensed assisted living facilities carry a memory care certification or dementia contract. The full list is in our memory care directory.

Does The Watermark at Bellevue accept Apple Health (Medicaid)?

No. The DSHS record shows The Watermark at Bellevue 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 11 Bellevue 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 The Watermark at Bellevue, and what is nearby in Bellevue?

The Watermark at Bellevue is at 121 112th Ave NE in Bellevue (King County). Bellevue is the Eastside's affluent center, a city of about 150,000 across Lake Washington from Seattle, with high household incomes, a large share of long-tenured homeowners over 65, and the headquarters of regional operator Aegis Living.

Other licensed assisted living in the area: Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake (130 beds), Sunrise of Redmond (120 beds), The Park at Belle Harbour (100 beds), Sunrise of Bellevue (90 beds), Patriots Glen (82 beds), Aegis of Bellevue (80 beds).

What does assisted living cost near The Watermark at Bellevue?

Assisted living in the Bellevue area typically runs $6,500–$9,100/month in 2026, and memory care about $8,150–$10,700/month. We do not publish a price for The Watermark at Bellevue: 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 The Watermark at Bellevue compare with other assisted living near Bellevue?

By licensed beds, The Watermark at Bellevue ranks #5 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 The Watermark at Bellevue before choosing it?

Treat the license as the floor, not the finish line. The strongest predictors of a good experience are staffing and honesty: who is awake at 3 a.m., how often caregivers leave, and how quickly the community tells families about a fall or a medication change. Visit twice, once unannounced near a mealtime, and read the most recent DSHS inspection report before you go.

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 The Watermark at Bellevue fits depends on your parent's needs, budget, and how the community answers the questions below.

What should you ask on a tour of The Watermark at Bellevue?

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

• 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?
• Which Apple Health (Medicaid) contracts do you hold today, and is there a Medicaid waitlist?
• 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 The Watermark at Bellevue?

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 The Watermark at Bellevue?

We're a free, local advisory service — families never pay us. We can compare The Watermark at Bellevue with other licensed Bellevue-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.

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.