--- type: WebPage title: "Assisted living in Redmond, WA | Áegis Living communities" description: "Explore assisted living in Redmond, WA with Áegis Living. Tour communities near the Sammamish River, compare care levels, and find the right fit." resource: "https://www.aegisliving.com/assisted-living/wa/redmond/" timestamp: "2026-06-01T03:19:16.248Z" --- # Assisted living in Redmond, WA | Áegis Living communities > Three Áegis Living communities sit within four miles of downtown Redmond, so families can compare setting, tone, and care in a single afternoon. Families exploring assisted living in Redmond, WA usually start close to home — Áegis Living Redmond sits just half a mile from downtown, tucked alongside the Sammamish River Trail. A mile and a half further, Áegis Living Marymoor draws on Northwest craftsmanship in a quiet residential pocket. Redmond's senior-care landscape is unusually walkable and green: a small-city feel with easy Eastside access for adult children commuting from Bellevue, Kirkland, or Sammamish. That proximity matters more than most brochures admit — the best community is the one your family will actually visit often. ## What to look for in assisted living in Redmond, WA Redmond sits inside a competitive Eastside senior-living market, which is good news for you. Communities here compete on warmth, programming, and dining — not just square footage. As you tour, keep your notes concrete and comparable. - **Licensing and inspections.** Washington licenses assisted-living communities and publishes inspection results. Ask any community for their current license and most recent survey. - **How care is staffed.** Ask who is on-site overnight, how care plans are updated, and how the team communicates changes to the family. - **Medication management.** A licensed nurse should oversee medications, with clear protocols for reviews, refills, and shift-to-shift handoffs. - **Dining that feels like a restaurant.** Sit down for a meal on your tour. Menus should rotate, accommodate diets, and taste like something you would order again. - **Life enrichment.** Look at a full weekly calendar — outings, music, fitness, spiritual life, and quiet creative time. - **Move-in fit.** Meet the executive director and a caregiver, not just a marketing lead. Warmth in the hallways tells you more than the lobby ever will. Bring a short list of your parent's non-negotiables — a favorite chair, a small dog, morning coffee outside, Mariners games on the TV — and ask how each is honored day to day. The best answers are specific. ## Áegis Living communities near Redmond Three Áegis Living communities cluster within a short drive of downtown Redmond, so you can compare tone and setting in a single afternoon. Each offers Light Assisted Living for residents who need only a little help, plus Memory Care in Life's Neighborhood if support needs grow. - **[Áegis Living Redmond](https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-redmond-wa/) — 0.5 miles.** Reminiscent of a cozy bed and breakfast, right on the Sammamish River Trail. Offers Assisted Living, Transitional Care, Memory Care, Respite Care, and Hospice Care. - **[Áegis Living Marymoor](https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-marymoor-redmond-wa/) — 1.7 miles.** A residential-neighborhood community inspired by Northwest craftsmanship, with the same full range of care and an unhurried, tree-lined setting. - **[Áegis Living Kirkland Waterfront](https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-kirkland-waterfront-wa/) — 4.0 miles.** A waterfront setting in Kirkland for families drawn to Lake Washington views, offering the same full care continuum. Touring all three in one loop is realistic — plan a late morning at the first, lunch at the second, and coffee at the third. You will feel the differences quickly, and your parent will, too. ## Cost of assisted living in Redmond, WA Cost is one of the first questions families ask, and honest ranges matter more than a glossy quote. - Statewide, assisted living in Washington typically runs $7,000–$9,000 per month, per Genworth's most recent Cost of Care survey. - Memory care costs more than standard assisted living because of 24-hour staffing, lower resident-to-caregiver ratios, secured infrastructure, and specialized programming — but no specific premium percentage is approved for publication. - Respite stays are billed daily and vary by community and care level; families should ask the community for current daily rates. Final pricing always varies by care level, apartment type, and amenities — these ranges are baselines, not quotes. On a tour, ask for a written care assessment and a sample monthly statement so nothing surprises you later. Ask, too, how care-level changes are communicated in writing before they are billed. ## When is it time? Most families sense the shift before they name it. The signals are quiet and cumulative, not dramatic. - Medications are missed, doubled, or reorganized by well-meaning family members. - Meals shrink to toast and coffee because cooking feels like too much. - Laundry piles up, the mail piles up, and small falls happen without a word. - The social world narrows — friends have moved, driving feels less safe, evenings stretch long. Assisted living in Redmond, WA is designed for exactly this moment: a little help with the daily details so your parent gets back the parts of life they actually enjoy. Music, gardens, good food, easy company. A move a season earlier than "necessary" is almost always easier — new friendships form while energy is still there to make them. ## Talk with someone who knows Redmond The right next step is usually a walk-through. Tour on a weekday around lunch, meet a caregiver, and taste the food. Then compare notes as a family, calmly, over dinner. When you're ready, [find a community](https://www.aegisliving.com/find-a-location/) near you or [talk to a family advisor](https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/) about assisted living in Redmond, WA — we'll help you sort care levels, timing, and fit without pressure. ## Áegis Living communities near Redmond - Áegis Living Redmond — 0.5 miles — https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-redmond-wa/ (Markdown: https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-redmond-wa.md) - Áegis Living Marymoor (Redmond, WA) — 1.7 miles — https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-marymoor-redmond-wa/ (Markdown: https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-marymoor-redmond-wa.md) - Áegis Living Kirkland Waterfront — 4.0 miles — https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-kirkland-waterfront-wa/ (Markdown: https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-kirkland-waterfront-wa.md) ## Frequently asked questions ### How close are Áegis Living communities to downtown Redmond? Áegis Living Redmond is about half a mile from downtown, right along the Sammamish River Trail. Áegis Living Marymoor is roughly 1.7 miles away in a quiet residential neighborhood, and Áegis Living Kirkland Waterfront is about four miles away on Lake Washington. Most Eastside families can tour all three in a single afternoon. ### What kinds of care are offered at Áegis Living in Redmond? Both Redmond communities offer Light Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Transitional Care, Memory Care in Life's Neighborhood, Respite Care, and Hospice Care. That range means a resident can move in for one level of support and adjust over time without leaving the community they know. ### How much does assisted living in Redmond, WA cost? Statewide, assisted living in Washington typically runs $7,000–$9,000 per month, per Genworth's most recent Cost of Care survey. Final pricing depends on care level, apartment type, and amenities. Ask the community for a written care assessment and a sample monthly statement so you can compare apples to apples. ### Is memory care more expensive than assisted living? Yes. Memory care costs more than standard assisted living because of 24-hour staffing, lower resident-to-caregiver ratios, secured infrastructure, and specialized programming. The premium reflects the extra people, training, and thoughtful design that make Life's Neighborhood feel like home. ### Can my parent try a short stay before committing? Yes. Respite Care is available at all three nearby Áegis Living communities and is billed daily. It is a low-pressure way to experience the food, the team, and the rhythm of the community before making a longer decision. Ask the community for current daily rates. ### How do I know it's the right time to move? Watch the everyday details, not the emergencies. Missed medications, shrinking meals, growing isolation, and small unreported falls are the signs families notice most. Moving a season earlier than strictly necessary is almost always easier — new friendships form while energy is still there to enjoy them. Canonical page: https://www.aegisliving.com/assisted-living/wa/redmond/ Find a community: https://www.aegisliving.com/find-a-location (Markdown: https://www.aegisliving.com/find-a-location.md)