About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 388-7494
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
VERIFIED PARTNER

Brookdale Federal Way

31002 14th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003

For pricing & availability:
(866) 374-4058
6.8
Review score
28 reviews
Add review
6.8
Review score
28 reviews
  • 5 star
    43%
  • 4 star
    25%
  • 3 star
    7%
  • 2 star
    14%
  • 1 star
    11%
See all reviews
8.8
Review score
32410 reviews
644 facilities
SaveShare
Brookdale Federal Way
SaveShare
Brookdale Federal Way
9 photos
Brookdale Federal Way in google map
street view of Brookdale Federal Way

Leeanne

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great option for families needing help

The meals and dining gets a 3 based on parents feedback and the activities gets an na as parents not participating yet. We appreciate that there are trained people to help them at all times. Mom has mentioned some delays in response time. But she recognizes that the caretakers are helping a lot of people and can't be a multi places

Read all reviews

Brookdale Federal Way

Putting More Life Into Assisted Living


We think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way. Residents are able to walk to several stores close to our neighborhood, and we are a short drive to The Commons at Federal Way, a mall with many restaurants, shops, banks, and a movie theater.

Become one of our residents and you'll have access to a huge range of interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. Our activities list changes every single day, with events like Bingo groups, weekly card games, and fitness groups. So when our residents aren't out enjoying all that our beautiful city has to offer, they're often enjoying in-house entertainment and activities.

A few of our residents' favorites include:
Game nights
Exercise classes
Scenic tours
Church services
Lunch outings
Themed dinners and parties?

As a resident here, you and your loved ones will also enjoy peace of mind, as we have emergency response available 24/7, along with 24-hour security. And unlike a nursing home, we are a community of apartment homes where...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living

Brookdale Federal Way

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed

Base fees by care type

  • Request pricing
    Contact a local advisor
  • Unlocked
    Get a quote from your local advisor

*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

Reviews

for Brookdale Federal Way

6.8 out of 10
Review Score28 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.6
Cleanliness
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.4
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
2.9
Value for Cost
3.5

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Federal Way with 6.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Federal Way has 28 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.

Filters

1-20 of 28 reviews

Last Updated: 3/19/25

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer
Care Received
Verified Review

A Place For Mom has verified the person writing the review and their connection to the community.

Leeanne

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 19, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Great option for families needing help

The meals and dining gets a 3 based on parents feedback and the activities gets an na as parents not participating yet. We appreciate that there are trained people to help them at all times. Mom has mentioned some delays in response time. But she recognizes that the caretakers are helping a lot of people and can't be a multi places

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 24, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Friendly staff

The room and toilet not clean for more than a week now. Boarding and lodging cost unreasonable for a elderly person with next to zero income. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families because they work with Medicaid. If private pay only, I wouldn't.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 22, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Not great for seniors with memory loss or low vision

My mom spent over two years here. She paid for shower assistance twice a week and meds management. She had severe short-term memory loss and was legally blind. Although kind, Brookdale staff, with a few exceptions, don't treat residents as unique individuals. They often don't read menus to blind residents. They skip showers for residents with memory loss who don't want one "right now", although the resident doesn't understand that their next chance won't be for 3-4 days. They often don't notice behavior changes that indicate medical issues in people with dementia. Some activities that should be accessible with low vision are not. Facility maintenance is spotty. No cold water in rooms for a week, entry buzzer that malfunctions leaving residents who return after five waiting until they can flag someone down, and malfunctioning emergency alerts. If your loved one can't or won't advocate for their needs, I don't recommend this facility.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 12, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our experience at Brookdale Federal Way

My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 18, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

Caring staff

I felt that the staff was very caring during our experience here. The facility itself was a little older, but once we got in it did not bother us at all. The room sizes are very big and the facility overall was great. I would recommend Brookdale Federal Way to others looking.

Susan

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 11, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Friendly Community

Everyone is very friendly. The place could use a little updating. I think that my aunt is treated very nicely there.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 24, 2021

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

A Place for Mom

I would send another loved one here. They seem to be real helpful. The communication with the staff is good.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 24, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

you found the right one

The staff is friendly and accommodating and my loved one is happy here. The Communication is good between the staff and our family. They keep us updated and well informed. I would definitely recommend this community to others.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 14, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Good place for my mom

It's been a great for my mom. They have activities that are some of the ones she used to enjoy before moving to the community. The staff are very good, friendly, and responsive. The meals and snacks are great and the offer a variety. I chose this community because the value and they offer the Medicaid spend down if she needs it one day. We looked at others, and chose this one. I would recommend this community. Shes made friends and seems content there. When COVID started they aggressively went into lock down to keep the residents safe. They are quick to call with any issues and there's good communication.

Dean May

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 24, 2019

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Brookdale - a wonderful place for mom

Brookdale Federal Way is a wonderful place and I will forever be grateful for the all the help they gave my mother. They have many caring people who go out of their way to assist people in need. It's a job most of us would run away from, but somehow they have they have managed to pull in some really wonderful caretakers.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 30, 2019

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Took a tour on Sat. the 29th and they were already full. My perception was that it would not of been a good fit anyway. It was small, old and felt like a nursing home. They were friendly and everyone looked well taken care of.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

November 15, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

I love Brookdale Federal Way!

I love it here at Brookdale Federal Way. It is like one big family. There are lots of activities to choose from. And the staff makes you feel right at home. It is such a relief to have help with daily needs I had difficulty doing myself. At first I had not decided if I was going to stay long term but now after eight months I’m sold and I will be staying for the foreseeable future.

Dale Snowfield

Assisted Living

November 13, 2018

0.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
0.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5

THE WORST PLACE TO DO BUSINESS WITH

i'm totally disappointed in this place. I Dealt with Brookdale two and half years ago, and currently looking for a place for my Father. This is the last place you want to deal with. High pressure sales. Of course when your stressed and looking for a place for a Loved one. This group does not care about anything but a sale. the CEO makes 50 MILLION a year. His front door cost more than an entire stay at Brookdale. Shameful... Trying to get my sister-in-law into their place was unacceptable. She was in a rehabilitation place and when cleared , move to Brookdale. High Pressure and so called sales on the price,,,, NOT!!! My sister-in law died before she could move. $7900.00 dollars later, she dead so no refund, o yea they refunded $660.00. Big [removed] deal. She was never there, never ate, nothing. Compassion, none. Because 50 MILLION is not enough. GREED!!! I even paid for installation of cable in the room we were given. It was a model or a store room. Remebersted,, not even. To MR. CEO, you are Disgrace to the heath care system. Rip off the people who are hurting just o you can get a new door knob or what ever your to poor to get. keep going, your company is Terrible. I would do your job for a 100th of what you get excessively get paid. I'd do why better because you DON'T CARE. Hope your whole team are proud of themselves, 'cuz they are not even close to being good at their job. Be proud MR.CEO< you ripped off another person and their family. More money better stock price, helping people,,not on you or list of priorities or any of your staff. Ya it's just a review, and no one at brookdale cares,so I hope your able to get a new door knob. I will definitely will tell everyone I know. If I get One, Two, Or 50, to not do any business with brookdale or emirates.,that would be Great to cost you a few no takers. Have a wonderful life, and I HOPE the Worst for you and your family. Up Yours,, [name removed] [removed] Call !!!! You wont, to busy, don't care, and chicken. Have a nice day. Just let it slide, you wont even care.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

January 20, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

I really enjoyed touring this facility and liked how it was run and the things and people we talked to while there. Sadly this is not a place for my mom because she needed a level of care they could not provide with her medical and dementia needs

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

November 26, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great community! Clean, warm, older property, but well maintained! Happy Residents! Extremely nice and helpful Employees! We Loved it! Will return to view a 1 bedroom.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 1, 2017

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0

Staff Is Not Friendly

I am not pleased with this location at all. If it had been up to me I would not have placed my mother here. My mom is not happy here at all she is not eating which as a result she has lost a tremendous loss of weight. My mom does not like to be around crowds so when she does eat she takes her meals in her room and there is an extra $5.00 charge for them to deliver her food. She is not taking her medication as she should be because from what I can tell they are not doing wellness checks on her they are leaving it up to her to take her pills and she has dementia so that is an issue. Since I am not my mother's medical power of attorney they do not tell me anything when I ask questions. They don't seem to engage the residents in any activities.

Karen Henderson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 8, 2017

0.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
0.5
Activities
2.0

NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR MOM

Brookdale in FW is not a safe place for my mom she has dementia . I know Brookdale has specialize assisted living for memory care & Dementia but not in Federal Way. I was told by an "supervisor there when my mom dementia gets worse she can no longer live there"? So why get comfortable there then have to move again ? If this is a professional organization they would want the best place for my mom. I'm working on getting my mom the best place to live without worrying that she would walk out that front door and get lost. It happens a lot with people with dementia . There should be alarm on the main door but there's not none.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 15, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Responsive Staff!!

My mother has recently made the move into this community and so far everything is going great for her. She has made a smooth transition and is comfortable in her new living environment. She has had no complaints about the food and enjoys the activities from time to time. I would have to say my favorite thing about the facility is the fact that the staff are responsive and very good at communicating with the family.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

May 9, 2017

2.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2.5
Value for Cost
2.5

Not a good tour

I was not impressed with this community when we visited. The outside did not seem to be kept up. The residents seemed to be unhappy and this did not seem like an active community. The staff we met did not seem professional.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

March 31, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

A good tour!

We did your Brookdale Federal Way. I thought it was a nice place, it was clean and the rooms seemed pretty large. The staff was all friendly and welcoming, your guide gave us good information.

Brookdale Federal Way

Neighborhoods

See what the neighborhood has to offer and what’s nearby:
Map of the neighborhood around Brookdale Federal Way

Similar communities nearby

The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

Back to top