Cedar Creek Memory Care Community

    21006 72nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm professional memory care community

    I toured Cedar Creek for my mom and was impressed by the warm, professional welcome and smooth admission process. Staff are loving and well-trained in memory care with 24-hour nursing, engaging activities, great meals and steady family communication. The facility is beautiful, clean and home-like - a caring community I would recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.68·(108)

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • 24-hour nursing and on-site clinical availability
    • Engaging, dementia-focused activity program
    • Purpose-built, home-like facility design
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas
    • Strong family communication and photo/app updates
    • Welcoming admissions and tour experience
    • Quality dining and appealing snacks
    • Secure campus design with controlled visiting areas
    • On-site amenities (ice cream parlor, store, postal box)
    • Personalized care plans and memory-care expertise
    • Educational programs and family support groups
    • Social outings and transportation options
    • Resilience and continuity of care during COVID
    • Convenient location and ample parking
    • Supportive hospice and end-of-life care when needed
    • Flat-rate pricing option aiding budgeting

    Cons

    • Inadequate staffing levels
    • Delayed response to call systems and resident requests
    • Inconsistent infection-control and PPE practices
    • Sanitation and incontinence-care inconsistencies
    • Security and privacy control gaps
    • Unreliable personal-property management
    • High cost relative to some residents' expectations
    • Variable management communication and prioritization
    • Inconsistent room furnishing and amenity availability
    • Noise disturbance from adjacent businesses

    Summary of reviews

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community is described by many families as a purpose-built, hospitality-oriented memory care setting with strong strengths in staff warmth, clinical coverage, and programming. Reviewers frequently praise the caregiving team as compassionate and attentive, note the presence of 24-hour nursing and insulin/medical capabilities, and highlight individualized care plans tailored to dementia needs. The activity program is a consistent positive: daily schedules, music and pet therapy, outings (bus rides, trips to local shops), educational events, and family support groups contribute to social stimulation and family engagement. Several families also call out the facility's resilience during pandemic restrictions and the use of photo/app updates to keep families connected.

    The physical environment and amenities receive frequent commendation. Cedar Creek's architecture and interior design are commonly described as home-like, light-filled, and thoughtfully staged for memory stimulation (nostalgic alcoves, vintage features). On-site amenities such as an ice cream parlor, small store, postal box, and accessible outdoor courtyard support resident engagement and a small-town atmosphere. Many reviewers report clean, well-maintained common spaces, a welcoming admissions/tour experience, and convenient location and parking.

    Despite many positive accounts, a distinct cluster of operational concerns appears across reviews. Staffing levels and responsiveness are the most recurrent issues: reviewers describe delays in answering call buttons and longer-than-expected response times, which point to overall inadequate staffing at certain times. Related clinical concerns include inconsistent infection-control practices and PPE availability in some accounts, and variability in how promptly clinical issues are escalated. There are also sanitation and incontinence-care inconsistencies noted by families, which raise questions about standards and consistency of basic care processes.

    Security, privacy, and property controls are additional areas of concern. Some families reported incidents of other residents entering rooms and missing personal items; these accounts suggest gaps in personal-property management and unit-level access controls. A smaller but significant set of reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with perceived prioritization and communication from management — citing pricing concerns or a sense that business considerations sometimes influenced care decisions. Finally, reviewers pointed to variability in room furnishing and amenity consistency and occasional noise disturbance from nearby businesses as practical issues that can affect resident comfort.

    Overall, Cedar Creek presents a strong memory-care model with well-regarded staff, clinical coverage, activities, and thoughtfully designed spaces. Prospective families should weigh those strengths against operational risks raised in some reviews: evaluate staffing levels during your target care hours, review infection-control and sanitation policies, confirm security and personal-property safeguards, and clarify cost inclusions to align expectations. An in-person visit, conversation with nursing leadership, and direct questions about call-response metrics and property-management procedures will help families decide whether the facility's strengths match their loved one's needs and risk tolerance.

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    Location

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    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community is located at 21006 72nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA, 98026.

    About Cedar Creek Memory Care Community

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community in Edmonds, Washington, is a purpose-built place designed for adults who live with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory challenges, and the staff have all been trained in helping folks with memory loss, plus there's always a registered nurse onsite, day and night, so help's always near if someone needs it, and staff keep things running smoothly with Personal Touch and Humanitude® techniques, which means they really try to see and understand each resident as an individual, with care plans made just for them, and because of that, everyone gets attention that fits their needs, whether it's light help or more involved care, like with assisted transfers or the use of mechanical lifts when standing is hard, and medication's managed too-though staff give reminders, take blood sugar, and hand out medicine except for insulin shots, which they don't do, and there's always support for those who wander or get confused because the building's secured, has alarms on the doors, bracelets that alert staff if someone leaves, window sensors tied to a call center, and motion detectors, all meant to keep people safe while letting them be as independent as possible.

    The community offers a lot of activities every day so residents can keep their bodies and minds active, with classes like art, cooking, yoga, chair yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, plus brain fitness, gardening, Wii bowling, trivia, karaoke, trips, and special programs like Live Well and intergenerational events, plus both onsite and offsite devotional services for those who want spiritual time, all run by a full-time activities director, and when folks want quiet or family time, they can enjoy living rooms with fireplaces, sunrooms, enclosed courtyards, and private dining rooms that make visits comfortable, and meals are served three times daily with snacks all day, and the kitchen can do special diets like low sodium, gluten-free, vegan, or kosher, and there's anytime dining and room service if needed.

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community lets residents keep their dogs or cats, and there's help for pet care if needed, and the place has 33 different floor plans, with private and shared options for different needs and budgets, and all spaces are accessible, with features like wide doors, wheelchair-friendly showers, full tubs, and rooms designed for comfort and safety, and laundry, housekeeping, and linen services are part of the routine, along with beautician and barber shop services right onsite, and for medical needs, there are regular visits from a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, podiatrist, dentist, optometrist, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

    Transportation is available for doctor visits and outings, including a wheelchair-accessible bus, and there's resident parking with extra options if you need paid rides, so it's easy to stay active in the wider Edmonds area, with its shops, restaurants, and parks close by, and in terms of options for added care, Cedar Creek allows hospice, respite services, and accepts people with behavioral or aggression issues tied to cognitive problems, all within a community designed to reduce confusion, prevent wandering, and support each person at their comfort and function level, and there's a full image gallery, video tour, floor plan, and other materials you can look at online, and the feel of the place is meant to give comfort, safety, and a strong sense of community, with traditional design touches and plenty of natural light, which a lot of families seem to appreciate for providing both peace of mind and a decent quality of life.

    About Koelsch Senior Communities

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community is managed by Koelsch Senior Communities.

    Koelsch Senior Communities (founded 1958) is a family-owned senior living provider headquartered in Olympia, WA, operating 39 communities across eight states. Founded by Emmett and Alice Koelsch with the philosophy "Treat each resident with the respect they deserve," the company offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

    People often ask...

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $7,555 per month.

    Cedar Creek Memory Care Community offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 21006 72nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026.

    No, Cedar Creek Memory Care Community 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 number2453
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity80 residents
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    33

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    01 Mar 2026Investigation
    Investigated two complaints and found deficiencies in timely access to medical records and in reporting resident-to-resident altercations.
    • Timely provision of medical records
    • Notification of resident-to-resident altercations
    19 Feb 2026Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies in documentation for drills, CO testing, and maintenance of life-safety systems, with previous violations corrected on follow-up.
    • IFC 907.8 2021Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 915.1 2021Carbon Monoxide Detection - General
    • IFC 1203.4 2021Maintenance
    • IFC 907.8 2021Fire Drills
    01 Feb 2026Investigation
    Determined that the provider failed to meet fire and life safety requirements after a second follow-up inspection, with multiple missing documentation and testing deficiencies.
    • IFC - monthly smoke alarm testing documentation requiredTesting of fire alarm/smoke detection equipment
    • IFC - monthly carbon monoxide detector testingCO detector testing documentation
    • NFPA 110 - annual emergency generator serviceAnnual service of the emergency generator
    • NFPA 110 - monthly generator battery testing (8.3.6.1)Monthly generator battery testing
    • NFPA 110 - annual fuel testing (83.7)Annual fuel testing
    • IFC/NFPA fire drill requirementsUnannounced fire drills
    29 Oct 2025Life Safety
    Identified several deficiencies in life-safety maintenance and testing. These included missing monthly smoke alarm and CO detector testing records, unreported fire drills, and undocumented generator battery tests.
    • IFC 907.8.1 through 907.8.5; NFPA 72Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 915.1Carbon Monoxide Detection - General
    • WAC 212-12-044Fire Drills
    • IFC 1203.4Emergency and Standby Power Systems
    01 Jun 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in food safety, infection control, and staff health procedures, showing noncompliance with licensing requirements.
    • WAC 388-78A-2305Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-2484Tuberculosis (two-step skin testing)
    01 Jun 2025Inspection
    An on-site investigation identified multiple license violations related to food sanitation, safe storage, tuberculosis testing, and temperature control for safety foods.
    • WAC 388-78A-2305Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-3100Safe storage of supplies and equipment
    • WAC 388-78A-2484Tuberculosis
    • WAC 246-215-03526Temperature and time control for safety food
    01 Jan 2024Enforcement Letters
    Imposed civil fines after identifying two deficiencies: missing Negotiated Service Agreement documentation and incomplete TB screening for a staff member.
    • WAC 388-78A-2140(1)(a)(iii)(2)(a)(3)Negotiated service agreement contents
    • WAC 388-78A-2480(1)Tuberculosis—Testing—Required
    06 Nov 2023Inspection
    Investigated deficiencies in medication management and staff health screening, with incomplete resident care planning and issues in food sanitation.
    • WAC 388-78A-2140-1-a-iiiMedication management – orders and administration
    • WAC 388-78A-2480-1Tuberculosis testing
    • WAC 388-78A-2305Food sanitation
    14 Jun 2023Life Safety
    Cited multiple fire-safety deficiencies, including missing carbon monoxide detection, door coordination issues, and documentation gaps for inspections and testing.
    • IFC 701.6 (2018); WAC 51-54AOwner's Responsibility for fire-resistance-rated construction inventory and inspection
    • IFC 705.2.4 (2018)Door Operation
    • IFC 915.1 (2015), 2018 WAC 51-54ACarbon Monoxide Detection - General
    • NFPA 720 8.7.1Carbon Monoxide Detector Testing
    • IFC 1031.10.2 (2018)Emergency Lighting Testing
    • Fire-wall inspection and door coordinator documentation

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