Quick answers
- Is Transitional Resources licensed?
- Transitional Resources appears on the official licence list of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS) (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, licence number 523, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Transitional Resources have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Transitional Resources?
- 2970 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126, King County, Washington.
- What is the phone number of Transitional Resources?
- (206) 883-2051, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System), Seattle (about 3.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state licence record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookdale West Seattle0.0 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 60
- Providence Mount St. Vincent0.0 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 122
- Village Green Senior Living of West Seattle0.0 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 60
- Florence of Seattle LLC1.2 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 20
- Florence of Seattle Arbor Heights1.4 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 12
- The Kenney1.4 mi · Seattle, WA · capacity 53
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)3.0 mi · Seattle, WA
- Harborview Medical Center4.3 mi · Seattle, WA
- Virginia Mason Medical Center4.5 mi · Seattle, WA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | TRANSITIONAL RESOURCES |
| Licence number | 523 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 2970 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126 |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Phone | (206) 883‑2051 |
| Licensing agency | Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Washington — Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS), list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- State record for this licence — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances