Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point

    3607 169th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Reviews

    4.48·(94)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Modern, clean, and well-maintained building
    • Spacious apartments and attractive common areas
    • Warm, helpful staff and welcoming resident interactions
    • Personalized assistance and attentive support described by families
    • Restaurant-style dining with varied options and special meals
    • Bistro, courtyard, library, theater, salon, fitness, and game spaces
    • Regular activities, outings, and family events
    • Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and medical services
    • Independent living, assisted living, and memory-care options

    Cons

    • High staff turnover and workforce continuity challenges
    • Inconsistent meal quality, food availability, and dining-service timeliness
    • Uneven activity programming, including limited weekend offerings
    • Gaps in management communication and family access to decision-makers
    • Serious reported concerns about dementia-informed care and staff conduct
    • Limited scheduling options for medical transportation
    • Perceived value concerns relative to fees

    Summary of reviews

    Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point is consistently praised for its newer, attractive design, clean and well-kept interiors, spacious apartments, and range of amenities. Residents and visitors describe bright common areas, courtyards, libraries, a theater, salon, fitness and game spaces, and a bistro. The location is considered convenient for shopping, restaurants, and medical services, although one visitor found the surrounding busy street and paved setting less appealing. Apartment cooking options may also be limited: one resident described a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave but no stove.

    Staff interactions are a prominent strength in many accounts. Families and visitors often characterize staff as friendly, patient, helpful, and accommodating, and several describe residents receiving thoughtful support, including people with complex needs. Reviewers also value family-oriented events and staff flexibility for special occasions. However, experiences are not uniformly positive. One family raised serious concerns about dementia-informed care and staff communication, including a reported dismissive comment about a resident with Alzheimer’s. That account contrasts with other families’ positive descriptions and is important to discuss directly with the community when assessing care needs.

    Dining feedback is mixed. Many reviewers praise the food, variety, special meals, and restaurant-style service. Others describe inconsistent quality, limited menu execution, food running short during service, and long waits. Activity feedback is similarly varied: families describe frequent events, games, fitness activities, outings, and opportunities for social connection, while one family reports minimal weekday programming and no weekend activities. The differences may reflect changes over time or variation in service, so prospective residents may wish to review current menus and activity calendars.

    Management and staffing continuity are recurring considerations. Some families report responsive, supportive leaders and helpful communication; others describe difficulty reaching ownership, communication gaps, and substantial staff turnover that they believe affects consistency and training. One tour account also raises concerns about appointment coordination, and transportation for medical visits was described as available on limited days. Reviews span different stages of the community’s operation, including its early occupancy period, which may help explain differing impressions of activity levels and the overall atmosphere. Overall, the reviews portray an appealing and amenity-rich community with many positive staff and family experiences, alongside meaningful questions about workforce stability, communication, dining consistency, and the reliability of programming.

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    Location

    Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point is located at 3607 169th St NE, Arlington, WA, 98223.

    About Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point

    Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point sits in Arlington, Washington, and offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living for seniors needing different levels of help. The community's been family-owned and run since 1958, and you can see that history in the way friendly staff treat residents with respect and care, always available 24/7 with nurses on-site. Residents choose from studios, one-bedroom, or larger signature suites, all equipped with kitchenettes, vaulted ceilings, hardwood-style floors, large bathrooms, air conditioning, and their own climate control. The suites look and feel open and bright, and you'll see both neighbor and private options as well as shared rooms in memory care. There's a waitlist for certain apartments, but the memory care and assisted living areas have openings.

    The fee structure uses an entry fee of $3,000 and monthly rates starting at $4,200 for general accommodations and $7,000 plus care costs for memory care, with an extra charge if a second person shares a memory care room. They take pets, so residents can walk and spend time with their animal friends on the grounds, and the grounds are quiet, landscaped, and have safe, secured walking paths and courtyards. All utilities, cable TV, free WiFi, and weekly housekeeping are included, except for personal phone service.

    Meal times offer food made by chefs and a personal chef, who prepares three meals daily using fresh seasonal menus; there's also a bistro with coffee, snacks, and lighter meals throughout the day, and menus change to fit dietary needs. The dining room is restaurant-style, and the fine dining extends to all daily meals. The staff keeps a close eye on each resident's health, creating personal care plans to address bathing, grooming, hygiene, wound care, diabetic insulin management, medication management, and even cardiac, respiratory, pain, hospice, and palliative care services. They track blood pressure, offer vaccinations and flu shots, and provide podiatry, dental, vision, and hearing care right at the community. Residents who need it can also get rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Support staff help with incontinence and mental health needs, and there's a doctor on-site as medical director.

    The memory care area is built for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, with compassionate programming, activities, and secure outdoor courtyards. There's a full staff trained in memory care techniques and supervision, who focus on holistic support. Fields Senior Living also offers respite stays for short-term help.

    Residents can join personal enrichment programs, exercise classes, social outings, wellness and fitness activities, games, bridge, puzzles, parties, and community events, all listed on a full calendar. The property includes club rooms, big-screen viewing areas, activity rooms, a fireside reading space, a library, an in-house salon, and maintenance staff. There's scheduled transportation for shopping, appointments, and outings. The overall design of the community is easy to navigate, warm, and meant for comfort and independence.

    Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point often gets positive reviews for its care, social activities, chef-prepared meals, and thoughtful, experienced staff. The community holds a "Best of Senior Living 2025" award and has a review score of 7.0 out of 10. Residents and families note the kindness of the staff and the sense of family. People can schedule tours to see firsthand the community's daily routines and amenities, and there are many floor plans to choose from, fitting all activity and mobility levels, including independent living and nursing home options.

    People often ask...

    Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 27 photos of Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point on Mirador.

    Yes, Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 3607 169th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223.

    No, Fields Senior Living at Smokey Point does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2601
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity109 residents
    ExpiresDecember 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 May 2026Investigation
    Identified a failed provider practice for not promptly updating a resident's negotiated service agreement with interventions after falls.
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    01 Mar 2026Investigation
    Investigated the complaint and cited a fire-safety deficiency.
    • WAC 388-78a-2040(1)Fire safety
    23 Feb 2026Life Safety
    Identified multiple fire-safety deficiencies and the license status was disapproved.
    • IFC 0603.5.1, 2021Listing
    • IFC 606.3.3, 2021Cleaning
    • IFC 705.2, 2021Inspection and Maintenance
    • IFC 903.5, 2021Sprinkler System Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 904.13.5.2, 2021Extinguishing System Service
    • IFC 906.2, 2021Portable Fire Extinguishers - General Requirements
    • IFC 907.8, 2021Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 1031.10.2, 2021Power Test
    • IFC 907.8Fire Drills – Planned and Unannounced
    08 Jan 2026Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies in fire protection, alarm systems, and emergency drills, with several items corrected.
    • IFC 0603.5.1, 2021Relocatable power taps listing
    • IFC 606.3.3, 2021Hood and duct cleaning
    • IFC 705.2, 2021Opening protectives inspection/maintenance
    • IFC 903.5, 2021Sprinkler system testing and maintenance
    • IFC 904.13.5.2, 2021Automatic extinguishing systems servicing
    • IFC 906.2, 2021Portable extinguishers general requirements
    • IFC 907.8, 2021Inspection, testing and maintenance
    • IFC 1031.10.2, 2021Power test for emergency lighting
    • IFC 907.8, 2021Fire drills
    01 Dec 2025Investigation
    Identified deficiencies in reporting and supervision, including an unwitnessed fall not reported, disabling safety devices, and lack of a qualified administrator.
    • WAC 388-78A-2630Reporting abuse and neglect
    01 Dec 2025Inspection
    Verified no deficiencies were found on follow-up. Compliance achieved.
    01 Nov 2025Enforcement Letters
    Found multiple deficiencies related to TB testing, training, background checks, and food sanitation that warranted civil fines.
    • WAC 388-78A-2484(1)Tuberculosis—Two step skin testing
    • WAC 388-78A-2474(2)(a)(d)(e)(3)Training and home care aide certification requirements
    • WAC 388-78A-24701(1)Background checks—Employment—Nondisqualifying information
    • WAC 388-78A-2305(1)Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-2305(2)Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-2462(2)(a)(b)Background checks—Who is required to have
    01 Mar 2025Investigation
    Investigative findings identified medication nonavailability and failures in medication administration and reporting of changes in a resident’s condition, resulting in citations for violations.
    • WAC 388-78A-2240Nonavailability of medications
    • Type BWAC 388-78A-2210 (2)(b)Medication Services
    • Type AWAC 388-78A-2640Reporting significant change in a resident's condition
    01 Feb 2025Investigation
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during the follow-up visit.
    • WAC 388-78A-2040(2)Other requirements
    09 Jan 2025Life Safety
    Found multiple fire-safety deficiencies across electrical, maintenance, and emergency systems, with several items corrected and the facility marked as disapproved.
    • IFC 603.5.1 (2021)1 Listing
    • IFC 603.5.2 (2021)2 Application and Use
    • IFC 606.3.3 (2021)3 Cleaning
    • IFC 701.6 (2018) WAC 51-54A4 Owner's Responsibility
    • IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021)7 Extinguishing System Service
    • IFC 915.6 (2021) WAC9 Maintenance
    • IFC 1008.3.1 (2021)10 Emergency Power for Illumination - General
    • IFC 1032.10.1 (2021)11 Activation Test
    • IFC 1032.10.2 (2021)12 Power Test
    • IFC 701.6 (2018) WAC 51-54A13 Fire Drills
    18 Dec 2023Life Safety
    Identified combustible storage in three locations on the first floor near critical equipment, indicating storage/maintenance deficiencies.
    • IFC 907.8 2018Maintenance and testing of fire alarm and fire detection systems
    • IFC 907.8 2018Maintenance and testing of fire alarm and fire detection systems
    • IFC 907.8 2018Maintenance and testing of fire alarm and fire detection systems
    07 Dec 2023Investigation
    Investigated the fall incident and found a failure to notify the resident's representative per policy.
    • WAC 388-78A-2600 (2)(f)Policies and procedures
    13 Nov 2023Investigation
    Investigated injuries and care planning; found mismatches between assessments and negotiated service plans and issued a citation for service agreement planning.
    • WAC 388-78A-2130(4)Service agreement planning

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