Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Seattle, WA

"My father was at Terraces at Skyline for 18 days. I thought the staff was very professional and nice. I was invited to a meeting, and the whole staff was there. We talked to my father about things he could do to be safer. The staff brought up these concerns with him, and I thought they did it very well. On that floor, they had a dining area, so my father just walked a little way down the hallways for his meals, which I thought was very nice. He had a private room. Before he was released, the therapist came and assessed the house and made suggestions to us, which we took care of before he came home. "

"I really liked Bayview Retirement Community. It had a beautiful lobby and a friendly atmosphere. It’s very clean; the staff is great. "

"This facility has a million dollar view of Lake Washington from the Madison Park area of Seattle. The individual apartments are beautiful and most with stunning views. The caregivers are very considerate and patient. We love the staff who provide top notch care...we have no complaints. The only drawback is trying to find parking in this neighborhood which is fairly typically for just about anywhere in Seattle. "

"Merrill Gardens was clean, everyone was friendly, and the location was good. All of the apartments were too small, and my parents want more space. Even their two-bedroom unit was below 1,000 sq. ft. 1,200 would be better, but I can’t find any that size. The other thing I didn’t like was they didn't have a washer and dryer in the units. I only met the person who took me around, but she was very friendly, and the residents that I saw walking around were all very friendly. "

"The Hearthstone is a great place for my mom. She likes the food. It's the best. The staff is amazing. They are loving, caring, kind, compassionate, and wonderful people. They have a whole department of five or six people for activities, so the activities are pretty organized. There is a patio on the second floor, and the facility is right in front of Green Lake, so it has a beautiful view."

"The Kenney is a top-notch facility in beautiful West Seattle. The grounds are beautifully maintained, though I wish there were more parking. The staff is warm and friendly, from the front desk personnel to the serving staff in the dining rooms. I visit the Kenney regularly with my daughters, and the staff is always ready to accommodate our dining needs with a pre-set table. The meals are basic, but delicious. The multi-floor buildings are storied and showcase the Kenney's history, as well as artist work for sale and other exhibits. A large music room with a fireplace is always ready with fresh coffee, tea and treats set out on a tray. I've also noticed a game room, library and various puzzle alcoves. Rooms are basic, but fairly roomy. Guests have the option of dozens of daily activities and excursions! If you're visiting, you won't need a sweater -- the Kenney is kept quite warm! "

"Merrill Gardens at Kirkland was very good. The lady who showed us around was very kind. We saw an exercise room, dining room, and a room with a pool table. The staff member told us about the different clubs they have, like a bus that takes people around and to doctor's appointments. Each place has a little kitchenette. She took us to a one-bedroom, and it was very clean. I think people were friendly. They had a little balcony and a good garden space, so it has a lot going for it. The reason we'd rate it as a 4 is because we would love to have a hot tub and a little pool for exercising, but they don't have that there. Also, they have a three-meal plan, and we'd like to have a variety, like a two-meal plan, and we're hoping that it'd be a little cheaper, so we can make out own breakfast or lunch. They have an open kitchen that you can go anytime to have breakfast or lunch with a nice variety of salads and everything like that. One wing is for assisted living and one wing is for people who are on their own. They have a little theater. "

"Cristwood Park has been wonderful. They're a very open and welcoming community. There's a lot of activities that my mom has participated in over the years. When my mom first moved in, she was a lot more mobile and was able to do more and go more places. Now she would have to move to a different building for assisted living. My family and I have not been very happy with what we've seen at the assisted living. It's set up a lot differently. We've just decided to look elsewhere for that care for her, but we've had a very good experience with the staff. The food has been OK. Over the course of ten years, they've gone through a lot of different chefs; some some of them have been better than others. She hasn't complained too much about the food though. It's actually been pretty good. The community is a lot bigger, and they keep it up very well. They have a very nice cafe on the first floor when you walk in, where residents can go and buy all sorts of different things and food. It's very nice."

"My mom lives in Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. There is nothing wrong with this community at all. It is just the cost is getting prohibitive. It’s basically independent, living but they can help with medication if you need it. "

"The tour experience at Emerald Heights is great. The facility was amazing. It was a gated community. It was high-class. They had a pool, a workout facility, and a great crafts room. Their apartments were amazing. They took us through all of their apartments and then their care units. So you buy in, and then you pay a monthly fee. The monthly fee stayed the same as long as you were there. And if, for some reason, you couldn't pay anymore, they had something where they would continue paying for your care because they had money in reserve for stuff like that happening in case people outlived their funds. It was an amazing facility with amazing grounds. The staff members were amazing and nice. The people we met were very nice, talkative, and friendly. We looked at the menu, and it was great."

Pacific Elderly Care is an adult family home care licensed by the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services to provide care for seniors. We are dedicated to offering a comfortable, respectful, friendly, and loving family-like environment with expert quality care for five residents only. We believe in providing activities and opportunities for our residents to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyleTo learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

"Timber Ridge was very nice, very new, in very good shape, and very clean. However, it was also very compressed. The staff treated me very nicely though. They have a very good staff. They have a very nice swimming pool, an exercise room, an art room, a meeting room, and an auditorium. They're all very upscale."

"We chose Wesley Homes Des Moines for Mom. They give her lots of opportunities, lots of good care, and oversight. They have a good library, social activities like board games, Bingo, and excursions. They also have their own activities on the site as well, like little fairs and family days. I like the food. It's well prepared, healthy, and there's a good variety. They have the full range of care, from independent living, all the way up to nursing care. The staff is very well organized and competent. They have the widest range of activities of all the facilities I've seen. It's such a large facility."

"We went to Judson Park. We thought the tour was very educational. We thought it was a good tour. We were pleased with the facility. The room they showed us was fabulous, but it was also the most expensive room. But it's a very, very, very nice facility. They have a bistro, an exercise room, and lots of activities to do. They have exercises, lots of classes, lots of things for people to do, and that's a real plus. We met with the director, but everybody we went by, whether they were people in the community or whether they were staff, they were all very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. They had little hors d'oeuvres, and it was very good. They showed us the new part and the old part of the community. The old part wasn't as nice, but it's the old part that 90% of the people maybe could afford."