
Northgate Plaza Seattle, WA
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
Free - 2 Months Free Rent in 2021 - pick any two months for free rent!! And Community Fee reduced to $20.21 cents!!! Rate reductions on select studio and 1 bedrooms!
Reviews of Northgate Plaza
Assisted Living Reviews for Northgate Plaza
July 04, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
February 07, 2017
I visited this facility
Provider Response
One of our core values is honesty – so I appreciate your candid feedback. We're grateful to hear you found the staff helpful and friendly and that overall your experience was a positive one. If we can be of any help as you explore your options, please don't hesitate to call.
December 07, 2016
I visited this facility
Provider Response
As one of our core principles, we embrace open communications. Thank you for yours! We appreciate hearing that you found Northgate Plaza inviting and full of activities. Thank you for your kind words.
September 30, 2016
I visited this facility
June 10, 2016
I visited this facility
Provider Response
Thank you for posting this positive review for Northgate Plaza. We are glad to hear that our team members provided a good experience when you toured the community. Please let us know if we can answer any questions.
July 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
Provider Response
Thank you so much for sending us this helpful feedback. We will gladly work with our activities team to see about additional program options. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have additional feedback.
December 18, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
September 20, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
September 12, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
Independent Living Reviews for Northgate Plaza
August 24, 2019
I visited this facility
May 21, 2018
I visited this facility
August 06, 2017
I visited this facility
Provider Response
We're pleased to welcome you home to Northgate Plaza. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your kind words about our dining program, friendly and helpful staff and spacious accommodations. As an MBK Senior Living community, we strive to be the provider of choice in the markets we serve. Thank you for choosing Northgate Plaza.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
March 18, 2016
I visited this facility
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We are sorry to hear that Northgate Plaza did not have all the features you are looking for, though we are always proud to hear that our team members provided a friendly experience. Please let us know if we can offer any additional resources during your search for senior living.
September 07, 2015
I visited this facility
Provider Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review. We appreciate your feedback and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed seeing this specific apartment. Please reach out to us with any additional comments or questions.
June 29, 2015
I visited this facility
Provider Response
We look forward to welcoming your dad to Northgate Plaza! We appreciate your feedback and welcome you to reach out to us directly with any questions.
May 26, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
Provider Response
Thank you so much for this glowing 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the decision to move your mom to Merrill Gardens. We welcome additional feedback anytime.
May 12, 2015
I visited this facility
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. Your feedback is very valuable and we will be sharing the information with our team. We wish your experience had been more positive and we would be happy to talk to you further if you would like to reach out to us directly.
May 12, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
Provider Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this positive feedback. We are so glad to hear that Northgate Plaza feels like home. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly if you need anything in the future.
October 11, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
September 30, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
September 30, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
September 15, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
September 12, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
September 05, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
August 31, 2014
I visited this facility
Questions about Northgate Plaza
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Northgate Plaza. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have a wide age range here at Northgate Plaza. We have many residents in their 60's and 70's all the way up to a few over 100. Our residents have a variety of interests and have the freedom to live their life in their own way. Many residents come to every class, every concert, every event, every outing while other residents like to stick to themselves and enjoy the privacy they are entitled to. As long as you’re being a good neighbor, we want you to live your life the way you want to live it.
What programs or activities does Northgate Plaza offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We have workout classes, guest speakers, small group discussions, happy hour, board game groups, card groups, chess club, fun outings, live music once per week and a lot more.
What places are near Northgate Plaza or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are within two blocks of a beautiful public park, a Starbucks, Target, 24-hour fitness, a library, and a variety of other restaurants and shopping. On your tour, ask to see the "Walkability Map" to see just how convenient our location truly is.
What transportation services does Northgate Plaza offer to assisted living residents?
We offer scheduled transportation to appointments, shopping, church, bank, and more. Our transportation bus also has a lift to accommodate a wheelchair or a resident who can't do stairs. Our transportation setup operates within a five-mile radius but can go further than that on a case-by-case basis.
What makes the chef or dining program at Northgate Plaza exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Chef Thomas and his team are simply incredible; we encourage you to come sample the food and see for yourself. For independent living residents, they get two meals per day included in their monthly rent. You can eat anytime you want between 7:00am and 7:00pm so you are not tied to our schedule at all. There is also an expansive array of choices for each meal including special entrées, fresh catch of the day, steak, sandwiches, burgers, soups, side dishes, beverages, and a full salad bar. Ordering your food here is like ordering at a restaurant - waiters and waitresses serve you at your table and can accommodate most requests. If setup in advance, we also can usually accommodate specialty diets. Please let us know if you and your family would like to have a free a lunch on your tour here.
What safety features or security measures does Northgate Plaza offer to assisted living residents?
We have a number of overnight staff that works as a team to ensure that we have no security issues. We would be happy to answer any specific questions about this on your tour.
How does Northgate Plaza keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
In addition to phone, text, and email, we also post to Facebook and social media when we do a big fun event. We also utilize a technology called VoiceFriend. VoiceFriend is a notification system that keeps residents, staff and resident's family members informed of events and important information. When you join our community, you will fill out a VoiceFriend preference sheet that lets us know what your preferred method of communication is - phone call, email, text message, or through your Amazon echo device. Once this is setup, we can occasionally contact you via this method for important need-to-know information. For instance, for some communities in our company down in California, when the fires happened and residents were evacuated to safety, the resident's family members were notified through VoiceFriend that everyone was safe and where everyone was located. This was a critical communication advantage during that crisis because many cell phone networks were not reliable.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Northgate Plaza during daytime and nighttime hours?
We currently have about a 1:2 staff-to-resident ratio overall
If Northgate Plaza accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We have a few outdoor community spaces on the property where residents can take their pets. We also have a big park right across the street that many residents walk together with their dogs. We also have regular indoor "Bark Park" events where residents can let their dogs off their leashes together to play in an enclosed area.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
We have regular monthly trainings for all staff and caregivers. In addition to that, all caregivers who work here are Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and must have already achieved that license by the time they join our team. Once a CNA joins our team, we offer them the chance to develop professionally and become a Med Tech. We offer this training to our caregivers for free making us a very desirable place to work for the area's top caregivers.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Northgate Plaza. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We have wide age range here at Northgate Plaza. We have many residents in their 60's and 70's all the way up to a few over 100. Our residents have a variety of interests and have the freedom to live their life in their own way. Many residents come to every class, every concert, every event, every outing while other residents like to stick to themselves and enjoy the privacy they are entitled to. As long as you’re being a good neighbor, we want you to live your life the way you want to live it.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We are within two blocks of a beautiful public park, a Starbucks, Target, 24-hour fitness, a library, and a variety of other restaurants and shopping. On your tour, ask to see the "Walkability Map" to see just how convenient our location truly is.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Northgate Plaza has organized?
We recently went to see Snoqualmie Falls, we did a day trip to Friday Harbor, we went to go see the famous Tulip Festival, and we also regularly visit museums, gardens, parks, beaches, casinos, concerts, performances, art walks, and more.
What transportation services does Northgate Plaza offer to independent living residents?
We offer scheduled transportation to appointments, shopping, church, bank, and more. Our transportation bus also has a lift to accommodate a wheelchair or a resident who can't do stairs. Our transportation setup operates within a five-mile radius but can go further than that on a case-by-case basis.
What makes the chef or dining program at Northgate Plaza exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Chef Thomas and his team are simply incredible; we encourage you to come sample the food and see for yourself. For independent living residents, they get two meals per day included in their monthly rent. You can eat anytime you want between 7:00am and 7:00pm so you are not tied to our schedule at all. There is also an expansive array of choices for each meal including special entrées, fresh catch of the day, steak, sandwiches, burgers, soups, side dishes, beverages, and a full salad bar. Ordering your food here is like ordering at a restaurant - waiters and waitresses serve you at your table and can accommodate most requests. If setup in advance, we also can usually accommodate specialty diets.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
For outdoor spaces, we have a beautiful greenspace behind the building with benches that is beautiful landscaped. We also have an outdoor plaza area with a big fountain and lots of seating and tables where we hold numerous fun events when the weather is nice. Indoors, we have a bistro that is well-stocked with coffee, tee, fresh fruit and pastries right across from a library with resident computers along the back wall. We have a movie theater room and a full featured salon that can even do manicures and pedicures among a variety of other services beyond hair. Our beautiful remodeled dining room has lots of window and natural light. Our card room has table for all of card players and board game players that live here. In our large multipurpose room, we have workout classes, guest speakers, big events, and much more. You also will find workout machines and free weights in our onsite home gym and fitness center.
What safety features or security measures does Northgate Plaza offer to independent living residents?
We have a number of overnight staff that works as a team to ensure that we have no security issues. We would be happy to answer any specific questions about this on your tour.
If Northgate Plaza accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We have a few outdoor community spaces on the property where residents can take their pets. We also have a big park right across the street that many residents walk together with their dogs. We also have regular indoor "Bark Park" events where residents can let their dogs off their leashes together to play in an enclosed area.
Does Northgate Plaza work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We are open to all outside providers giving choices to each resident and their families. Any outside providers just need to comply with the same safety and security measures as everyone else who works in the building.
What safety features or security measures does Northgate Plaza provide to protect residents who wander?
We have concierge stationed at the front doors at all times watching who comes and goes. We also have Wander Guard, a technology system that alerts the staff when particular residents leave the building.
Costs for Northgate Plaza
Services and Amenities of Northgate Plaza
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $2850/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $2850/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: 1 Bedroom Deluxe
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 177
- Minimum Age: 62 For Independent, None For Assisted
- Pets: Yes
Licenses
- Licenses: Assisted Living
- State Licenses: BH2374
About Northgate Plaza
Northgate Plaza is a newly remodeled community that offers independent and assisted living. Our dual-license means you don't need to change apartments as your needs progress, allowing you to age in place.
We are a rental community with month-to-month leases. The monthly rent includes weekly housekeeping with linen service, transportation, all utilities, basic cable, maintenance and two gourmet meals per day. At Northgate Plaza, we emphasize independence and choices. That’s why our dining room is open from 7am-7pm so you’re not tied to our schedule. There is full assisted living services onsite as your needs progress and our dual-license means that you will never have to change apartments should your needs progress here. We are a very active community with a wide array of outings, events, educational speakers and health and wellness programs.
What Makes Us Special
We are located across the street from Howard Hubble park and just a short walk away from Northgate Mall. We are right on major bus lines and we are also across the street from stores like Target, Best Buy, and Ross and we are less than one block from a gym with a pool, a public library, a bank, a Starbucks and a post office. We are also tucked away enough from the main thoroughfare to create a cozy private atmosphere with spacious community outdoor spaces. Our community is actually walkable by seniors to so many businesses and other amenities.
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