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- Merrill Gardens at West Seattle
4611 35th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA, 98126
Community Information
Merrill Gardens at West Seattle is an assisted living facility in Seattle, WA. Merrill Gardens at West Seattle offers activities at their location for residents. These activities generally allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers.
Being able to chat with other residents becomes an important part of many peoples' lives and Merrill Gardens at West Seattle offers common spaces indoors to support that need. The benefit of living in an assisted living community is that making meals can be costly and time consuming process so Merrill Gardens at West Seattle provides meals for residents.
Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help. Making sure residents with diabetes monitor their insulin levels is clearly an important task and Merrill Gardens at West Seattle can help with that task. Merrill Gardens at West Seattle is operated by Brookdale.
Unique Features
* Seattle sky-line and West Seattle territorial views
* Close to shopping, restaurants & local parks
* Roof-top deck available for relaxing and entertaining
* Gas fireplaces & balconies featured in select apartments
* Vaulted ceilings
* Concierge services
* 24 hour staff
* Anytime Dining served restaurant style
* Full Activity Program
* Library, comfortable living rooms & social meeting areas
* Scheduled transportation
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Residents
MaleFemaleThe minimum age that a resident may be is 62 years old.
Staffing
Nurses on Staff24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseVisiting PodiatristVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 36% Medium Care 36% Heavy Care 27% Merrill Gardens at West Seattle prefers that residents need: light care, medium care, heavy care
Additional Services
Diabetic Care
The community can help residents monitor their blood sugar but cannot give insulin injections.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide a 2 person assisted transfer for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
Other Care
This community provides multiple levels of care allowing residents to remain at the community while receiving increasing care.
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Transportation
Resident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostProperty Convenient to BuslineSmoking
Allowed OutdoorsAdditional Amenities
Activities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician OnsiteOther Services
Wheelchair Accessible ShowersHospice AvailableRespite OfferedAging in PlaceMeals
Meals ProvidedVegetarianAdditional info: A lot of choices with their food options, residents encouraged to make right choices for their diet.
Activities Provided
7 day/week activity program. YMCA with swimming pool one half block away, golf course and walking track across the street. -
Average Room Pricing at Merrill Gardens at West Seattle
Room Type Assisted Living Studio 2300.00 Monthly 1 Bedroom 3200.00 Monthly Semi-Private 0.00 Monthly 2 Bedrooms 4200.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Merrill Gardens at West Seattle
Fee Type Assisted Living Community Fee 2000.00 One-time Respite Fee 175.00 Daily Buy-In Fee 0.00 One-time High Care Needs Fee 2600.00 Monthly Medium Care Needs Fee 1300.00 Monthly Low Care Needs Fee 400.00 Monthly 2nd Person Fee 650.00 Monthly Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Paying for care
Commercial InsurancePrivate paySocial SecuritySeparate pricing structure for careVeteran's benefits
Nearby Communities
If Merrill Gardens at West Seattle isn't quite what you're looking for, take a look at a few other nearby communities that might be a better match.
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Number of Facilities | Average CostAverage Cost for 1 Bedroom |
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| Seattle | 0 miles | 20 | $3,540 |
| Burien | 6 miles | 1 | $2,800 |
| Mercer Island | 7 miles | 3 | $3,330 |
| Bainbridge Island | 8 miles | 3 | $3,440 |
| Normandy Park | 8 miles | 1 | $3,250 |
| Bellevue | 9 miles | 7 | $4,110 |
General Pricing Information for Seattle Assisted Living
| Room Type | Minimum Cost | Average Cost | Maximum Cost |
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| 1 Bedroom | $2,250 | $3,540 | $6,775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,995 | $4,615 | $11,000 |
| Semi-Private | $2,585 | $2,585 | $2,585 |
| Studio | $1,250 | $2,855 | $5,850 |
Community Reviews
So Far So Good and We Are Happy
reviewed on: 03/02/2017 by Mark MargolinMy dad is fine we are happy with the staff and experience so far. In the beginning I got a wheelchair that i thought was lighter. However, they did not use it because it was difficult to push.... Read the full review.
they have been great
reviewed on: 12/18/2014 by AnonymousThe only thing I would like to see in terms of improvement would be to have more variety of activities. Other than that they have been great. Everyone I have come in contact there has been... Read the full review.
Very nice facility. Choices include a...
reviewed on: 12/27/2012 by A Place For Mom CustomerVery nice facility. Choices include apartments with small patios, pots to grow things. People were nice and residents seemed well cared for. Gym facilities. Only concern is entrance is unloacked.
Wonderful People and Staff - Would move my Mom here in a minute!
reviewed on: 05/03/2013 by AnonymousThis is a beautiful retirement community! They offer the care my mom needs in the future. The apartments were spacious and the price was competative and in most cases less than the other places... Read the full review.
I am very pleased
reviewed on: 07/21/2015 by AnonymousI am currently happily living at Brookdale West Seattle. They do an excellent job of taking care of me as well as my cat when I have had to leave her with them. They respond very well to all of... Read the full review.
