Cogir of Northgate Memory Care
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and patient care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 31 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Families consistently praise the compassionate, patient care provided to residents, making it a strong choice for memory support. However, you should be aware of a recent serious complaint regarding neighborhood littering; we recommend asking management about their current waste disposal policies and how they ensure staff accountability.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
31 reviews on Google“Cogir of Northgate Memory Care is frequently praised for its compassionate, patient, and dedicated staff who provide a warm and home-like environment for residents. While many families express deep gratitude for the care their loved ones received, there are isolated reports of unprofessional behavior and a serious recent complaint regarding neighborhood littering and waste disposal.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and patient care staff
- Warm, home-like environment
- Strong support for families during transitions
- Engaging activities for various dementia levels
Concerns
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With your focus on creating a warm, home-like environment for your 49 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and connection among the families?
- 2I noticed you have a variety of activities for different dementia levels; could you walk me through what a typical afternoon of engagement looks like for a resident here?
- 3We value a supportive culture for both residents and staff; how do you ensure that all team members maintain a consistently professional and compassionate approach in their daily interactions?
- 4Since you have a dedicated approach to supporting families during the transition process, what specific resources or check-ins do you provide to help us feel involved and informed?
- 5How does your team handle medical emergencies or changes in a resident's health status, especially during evening or weekend hours?
- 6I see that you sometimes engage with feedback online; how do you use input from families to continuously improve the quality of care and the environment here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The caregivers are patient, friendly, personable and cared for my dad with dignity, respect and genuine affection.”
“This hidden gem feels like home, has wonderful walkability, creative activities to meet different levels of dementia, and above all, lots of heart.”
“The staff, facilities, and services are all top notch. They provide compassionate care to a very difficult population of seniors with memory challenges.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Mar 11, 2026FireCleanReport
The document states that all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected. Approval status is listed as Approved.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection
A separate follow-up letter dated 02/06/2026 confirms that the deficiencies cited in this report (under Compliance Determination 69719) and other requirements (Compliance Determination 72536) were corrected as of 02/06/2026.
The facility failed to implement a system to promote safe medication services for 1 resident by failing to notify a primary care provider of blood glucose readings that fell outside of specified ordered parameters on 15 separate occasions.
May 28, 2024Inspection
A follow-up inspection on 06/24/2024 found no deficiencies regarding the previous citations.
The facility failed to ensure a staff member with a positive TB blood test completed a chest X-ray within seven days or received a symptom evaluation.
Jan 18, 2024Investigation
Follow-up inspection on 03/19/2024 noted that the referenced deficiencies (388-78A-2730-1, -1-a, -1-b, -1-c) were corrected.
The facility failed to follow the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) as 3 of 3 sampled staff had either expired or non-existent respirator fit-testing records despite providing care during a COVID outbreak.
Sep 7, 2023Fire11Report
The facility was initially disapproved on 07/31/2023. A reinspection on 08/30/2023 noted uncorrected violations. The final report dated 09/07/2023 indicates that all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.
Activity room using an extension cord as permanent wiring for a mini fridge.
Missing documentation for annual fire wall inspection; ceiling tiles missing in back hall by kitchen.
Missing documentation for annual fire door inspection.
Kitchen door to dining room has a deadbolt that prevents the door from closing/latching automatically.
Missing documentation for 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.
Missing documentation for annual inspection, 5-year internal piping inspection, 3-year dry system full flow trip test, FDC hydrostatic test, and annual backflow forward flow test.
Missing required signage on exhaust hood/system cabinet.
Missing documentation for semi-annual kitchen suppression system service; kitchen system was yellow tagged.
Missing documentation for annual fire alarm testing, monthly single station smoke alarm testing, and smoke detector sensitivity testing.
Missing documentation for monthly CO detector testing; CO detector in kitchen is non-functional.
Missing documentation for monthly 30-second activation test and annual 90-minute power test for emergency lights.
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