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Brookdale Alderwood

18706 36th Ave W

4.6(25 ratings)· Lynnwood average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Sensory therapies
Uses music, pet visits, and calming scents
Personal item delivery
Delivers personal care items directly to residents' doors
Family connection tool
Virtual scrapbooks share residents' daily milestones

What Families Think

Family reviews of Brookdale Alderwood consistently praise its memory care expertise, describing staff as gentle, patient, and skilled in supporting residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in loved ones' well-being, smooth transitions into the community, and a clean, well-organized environment. All available reviews are five-star, though the sample size is small.

The Good

  • Reviewers report noticeable improvement in residents' well-being
  • Staff described as gentle, patient, and expert with dementia care
  • Smooth transitions praised even for difficult moves
  • Clean, well-organized rooms and memory care neighborhoods
  • Warm, honest tour experience from sales staff
  • Residents engaged in activities, socializing, and dining

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Only 25 reviews, limiting how representative feedback is

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Brookdale Alderwood

Brookdale Alderwood is a memory care community in Lynnwood, Washington, located 16 miles north of Seattle. The community specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, offering thoughtfully designed environments and person-centered support tailored to individual needs.

The community follows the Clare Bridge® approach, which emphasizes gentle daily routines, familiar surroundings, and care that adapts as needs change. Staff learn each resident's interests, preferences and strengths to provide guidance in natural ways. As conditions progress, the community can shift focus to comfort and connection through sensory experiences such as music, pet visits, and calming scents. Dining is designed to create comfort and belonging, with dementia-friendly menus, soft lighting, and reduced distractions that help residents engage confidently.

Programs and activities include yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. Residents can participate in intergenerational music nights, weekly trivia, and work in a community garden. The Personal Solutions program delivers personal care items and household essentials directly to residents' doors. Families can stay connected through virtual scrapbooks that share life's milestones and everyday moments.

Lynnwood offers a serene setting surrounded by lush forests and picturesque lakes. Nearby amenities include Scriber Lake Park for peaceful walks and fishing, Lynnwood Heritage Park for learning local history, the Edmonds Center for the Arts for performances, and Alderwood Mall for shopping and dining. The community is conveniently located near several hospitals and medical centers.

Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The community prioritizes quality services and relationships, focusing on enhancing residents' well-being and fostering independence while providing the necessary support and care for those living with cognitive challenges.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.6overall · 25 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (25)

Tim Stanich

Jun 2026

via Google

I came into her this facility for my mother we met with Jessica. She was absolutely wonderful. She answered all of her questions and showed us around the community. She made us feel at ease and made us feel like this would be the perfect place to have our mother live our mother has dementia and is 89 years old she doesn’t have too many health problems other than that and I feel like this might be a really good community for her to live in the grounds. Looks nice. The rooms looks nice and I really enjoyed how she took the time to explain everything to Us and let us know that not only is this a great community but it’s one that she would place one of her family members, out of all the places that we visited none of the sales people said that. She truly made us feel like friends or family and not just trying to make a sale. We can’t wait to bring our mother to this community when she gets out here in October thanks again Jessica for a great tour. We can’t wait to reconnect with you soon. We are sure that our mother will love living in your community.

Sarah Gielgens

Oct 2025

via Google

Brookdale Alderwood is a wonderful facility with friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a clean environment for my Grandfather who needs memory care assistance. We are happy that he is involved in activities, entertainment and socializing with the other residents. We are happy with his care and the fact that we are welcome to visit with him regularly.

Karen renfroe-gielgens

Oct 2025

via Google

My Dad has been here for a week and we were concerned about him making the transition from home care to group care. The staff has been fabulous in making things as seamless as possible. Dad likes the activities, the food and talking to other clients. We, his family appreciate the cleanliness and smart set up of the rooms and “neighborhoods” but most of all the people who genuinely care about our Dad.

Sherry Priest

Apr 2025

via Google

If you are searching for a care facility for a loved one with Alzheimer's, I highly recommend that you visit Brookdale Alderwood before making a decision. I visited Brookdale when my husband was having difficulty at another establishment. Brookdale employees gave me an in-depth tour and invited me to come and spend more time observing their practices. I am very impressed with their gentle and expert interactions with sufferers of this awful disease. I took notes and went back to my husband's facility to encourage them to make changes. When you place a loved one in care, it is important to choose wisely because any change is very hard on them. We are working to make our chosen facility work for us, and the people there are striving to improve, but I wish I had included Brookdale Alderwood in my original search

Chris Ronne

May 2024

via Google

My step-mother has advanced dementia and we relocated her to Brookdale Alderwood from another local memory care unit. That was the best decision we could have made for her care. The entire staff at Brookdale take a positive and rehabilitative approach, and treat residents with the care and dignity a human being deserves. My stepmother will never recover from her disease, but she has significantly improved in just the short time she’s been at Brookdale. We take great comfort knowing the team at Brookdale gives her the best quality of care and life possible!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale Alderwood offer?

Brookdale Alderwood offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brookdale Alderwood located?

Brookdale Alderwood is located at 18706 36th Ave W in Lynnwood, Washington.

What do families say about Brookdale Alderwood?

Family reviews of Brookdale Alderwood consistently praise its memory care expertise, describing staff as gentle, patient, and skilled in supporting residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in loved ones' well-being, smooth transitions into the community, and a clean, well-organized environment. All available reviews are five-star, though the sample size is small.

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