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Merrill Gardens at The University

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5300 24th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

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My older sister has been at the MG / University for 10 years. She had been living on her own but suddenly found herself needing a little more community support. The staff at MG is amazing - providing support and encouragement and all the while respecting the need for independence. MG offer

About the facility
Merrill Gardens at The University

Situated in the happening university district of Seattle, this vibrant community offers a fulfilling retirement experience. With its prime location, residents can find a peaceful haven without straying far from the city. The contemporary design is complemented by tinges of greenery, offering a lively, yet soothing ambiance. From the private greenhouse to the billiards room, the community features a variety of amenities to help keep every resident entertained. Come experience the luxuries of retirement in Seattle!

This incredible community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens, a family-owned company dedicated to providing freedom and flexibility in retirement. You’ve spent your life building friendships, pursuing hobbies, and accomplishing great things — why not live in a community that helps you continue on that path?

Merrill Gardens at The University offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to help accommodate unique lifestyles. The convenient location offers plenty of walking distance entertainment options. Nearby, residents can visit several shops, restaurants, and the famous Ravenna park.

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Pet friendly

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Amenities
at Merrill Gardens at The University

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library

Recreational areas

  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • English

Activities

  • Gardening Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Happy Hour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Forever Fit
  • Stretching Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Wii Bowling
  • Art Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Jewish Services
  • Dances
  • Other Religious Services
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Catholic Services
  • Live Well Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Holiday Parties

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for Merrill Gardens at The University

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A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at The University with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at The University has 13 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.3
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.2
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.4
A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at The University with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at The University has 13 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Mary S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 22, 2024
5.0
Home away from home!
My older sister has been at the MG / University for 10 years. She had been living on her own but suddenly found herself needing a little more community support. The staff at MG is amazing - providing support and encouragement and all the while respecting the need for independence. MG offers a wide variety of actvities for their residents - open to everyone including family but no pressure to join in. Come and take a tour - you won't be disappointed!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
September 1, 2024
Hi Mary, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
JD - Family/friend
Independent Living
July 16, 2024
5.0
Merrill Gardens at the University
My mom moved into Merrill Gardens at University the summer of 2022. The staff and the team are very kind and go out of their way in taking excellent care of the residents and make residents' families feel comfortable that their loved ones are in good hands. The facilities are well maintained, the food nutritious and tasty and a wide variety of activities. We researched a number of options and are so happy that our mom now calls Merrill Gardens at University "home".
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
August 9, 2024
Hi JD, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 18, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Merrill Gardens at The University
I don't think I'd recommend it to others. Food is a big deal. My sisters won't eat there so that's not good. I eat there because I'm not as picky.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
April 26, 2024
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this honest feedback.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 7, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Merrill Gardens Review
We went with Merrill Gardens at The University because it seemed like the best fit for my loved one. I would tell others that some locations offer income qualified apartments and some do not which was critical to learn, we found out the hard way. I would recommend Merrill Gardens Communities to others looking.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
June 7, 2022
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that Merrill Gardens was the best fit for your loved one.
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 6, 2021
3.0
Verified Review
Our Tour Experience
Our tour was not nearly as good or as involved as the one we had at the community we ended up choosing. Merrill Gardens didn't spend as much time with us or offer us a meal. It was during Covid times, and things were just starting to open back up. But the deal breaker for our loved one was there was no in-room laundry.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 11, 2018
5.0
Verified Review
I toured this community
I went on a tour here and the staff was helpful and answered all of my questions. This was an overall nice facility but wasn't in our price range. I would recommend families tour a few different places before making a decision.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 3, 2018
4.0
Verified Review
I toured this facility while looking for a place for my Mother-In-Law. The atmosphere of this community seemed lively and intellectually stimulating. A lot of the residents here are retired teachers or professors. This was my runner-up choice and the reason why I didn’t pick it is that it was just a little farther away than the other facility. They had a lot of activities however there aren't as many residents as elderly as my in-law. The person who gave me the tour was very knowledgeable and impressive. I would recommend this facility to other families.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
January 5, 2018
Thank you for providing us with this review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Merrill Gardens at The University when researching options for your mother-in-law.
Mary Kathleen Lillie - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 12, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
A POSITIVE REPORT
everyone friendly, food is good, cleaning people friendly do a good job & much more. Too soon to say much more.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
jfmcom1 - Toured community
Independent Living
July 24, 2014
5.0
A memorable visit to Merrill Gardens at the University
We were extremely pleased over our visit to Merrill Gardens at the University. You folks earn a five-star rating from Edie and Jim [removed]. We're not yet residents, but we are very much comforted to know that Merrill Gardens at the University is there waiting for us when the time comes, which may not be that far off in the future. We will be return to Seattle in late August and hope to have the opportunity to stop by again. Be sure and say hello for us to Pete and Ruth. We fell in love with their garden apartment. Cheers!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 4, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
First impressions
This is very much a first impression. My mother has been at Merrill Gardens University for less than a week.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Response from Merrill Gardens at The University
April 14, 2014
Thank you for taking the time to review our community. We are happy to hear that you are happy with what we have to offer so far! We take great pride in our service and quality and we hope to continue showing this to you and your mother. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to give us a call.
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
August 23, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
Positives: * LOTS of reside...
Positives: * LOTS of resident to resident interaction * Excellent library and speaker series * Beautiful internal and external facility * Flexible eating schedule and meal plan * Clean facility; well decorated w/ lots of community as well as individual nooks Negatives: * Cost * Currently full w/ waiting list option [removed] Definintely visit again with Mom in Sept/ Oct
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
April 17, 2013
3.0
Verified Review
Close to my house. Great bistro and c...
Close to my house. Great bistro and courtyard.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 25, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
Very modern and urban. Tons of thing...
Very modern and urban. Tons of things to get out and do. Much is walking distance. Apartments modern, good shared spaces. This is a contender.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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Merrill Gardens at The University offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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