We moved my dad into Merrill Gardens Renton independent living 6 months ago and everything has…read more been wonderful. The first time we went to take a look at the facility we noticed it was so clean and bright, there were lots of friendly tenants and activities going on. The faculty was so cheery and helpful giving us a tour and a lunch that was actually quite good. My dad is walking and getting out of his room every day with other people to talk to and dine with. This has been a blessing for my sisters and I to not have to worry about dad and to see him adapting so well. Carmen, Elaine and Shelley

Such kind, thoughtful and nurturing care for both residents and their families. We were made to…read morefeel welcome and at home the minute we walked in the door. Every member of the staff was extremely flexible, accommodating and communicative from the application process to move-in and beyond. My MIL loves it there. We've had meals several times in the restaurant, and the food really is restaurant quality. Her one bedroom apartment is well-appointed, clean, cozy, has ample storage & closet space, and even has its own washer & dryer. The staff knows every resident's name, and I watch as they make important personal connections every day. Safety is paramount, requiring each resident to push a "check-in" button located in each apartment, between 5am-9am. If the resident does not check-in, the staff immediately checks on them.

I have happily retired since 2019. My house seems way too big for me the older I get, would love to…read moredownsize as soon as possible. Tried "Taste of Senior Living" event for the 1st time on 7/16th. All staffs were friendly and professional, including the community's van drivers, especially the young man in a flower Hawaii shirt, he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. I enjoyed my time visiting all four communities, Weatherly Inn is my favorite, excellent retirement facilities, beautiful and upscale. Merrill Gardens & Chateau Valley Center are great too. What a fun way to explore four wonderful communities in the area, learn about pricing, amenities, the active retirement lifestyle, and walked away with a better sense of what senior living in Renton has to offer.

I have been an employee at Chateau Valley Center for just about three years. The entire time I have…read morebeen here I have been so impressed by the level of care shown for residents. Our entire nursing and care staff are AMAZING. You can see the genuine love for their jobs and the residents. Raena, our Community Relations Director, truly cares about the people that she brings in. She is thorough and makes sure that a prospective resident will be the right fit at our community. If she believes that we cannot offer them something they need, she will help them find another place to go instead. That shows miles of integrity, to me. Our residents touch my life on a daily basis. I can come in to work with an empty cup and leave overflowing. You just feel good when you walk in the doors. There is something in the air here. I would be honored to have a family member, or loved one, live here any day. This is truly a magical place.

I am one of three siblings that was looking for a loving place for our dad, who has Alzheimers. We…read morefound the Chateau by accident and I liked it immediately. It felt like a home. I was impressed by the staff's quick responses to emails and their patience with us as we floundered around not knowing what was going to be best for dad. Shout out to Jodi and Ollie, who took us on many re-tours and answered all of our questions. I especially wanted dad in the memory care at Chateau. It seemed like the right place for him. We were ready to move him in and our lives took a shart turn and he did not move in. But, our experience with the staff and their concern for what was best for dad needed to be acknowledged. Thank you!

I have lived here for 15 years. I came in quite ill needing assistance but because of my care here,…read moremy doctors and my determination to get better I am now in pretty good health. I have a nice apartment, the staff are very caring and my life has been saved twice by the staff here, truly. I have no intention of ever leaving. Our new director, Brandi, and her team are fabulous and want to hear what us residents want and she does her best to make it happen. It isn't luxurious here but I feel like I fit it well and feel safe and secure. Thank God I live here

My father-in-law lived here a little over two years and he loved it. The placed is very clean…read moreinside and outside. Staff are friendly and treat residents like family. My father-in-law passed away last month fighting two types of cancer. I was fortunate enough to work from his room so I can spend more time with him. In his finals days the staff was so caring, loving, and accommodating. The Health and Wellness Director, Renee is amazing. She teats the residents like they are her parents. I have received daily phone calls from Renee and she made personal visits to my father-in-law. I am grateful for the front desk staff to the housekeeping staff, nursing to their Executive Director, Cris. Thank you so Brookdale Foundation staff for your love through the difficult times with our family. We got more than what we paid for.

Visited my MIL to watch the Super Bowl at their community party, and the whole place made a great…read moreimpression. It's clean, organized, and decorated with Seahawks and Super Bowl touches. Security is solid--you check in at the front desk and get a visitor badge--and there's plenty of parking. The party was held in the game room downstairs, with a huge spread of food: chicken wings, pizza, cold cuts, veggies, chips and dips, popcorn, mozzarella sticks, desserts, cookies, plus beer and soda. A big‑screen TV made watching the game easy, and lots of residents were there with their families. Both the game room and dining area have a beautiful view of Lake Washington, which made the whole event feel even nicer.

The Lakeshore is the place to be. It was difficult getting my 93-year old mother to leave her home…read moreafter 72 years in the same house. She was adamantly against moving into a facility. Once we were able to get mom to give The Lakeshore a chance, she found a beautiful and diverse living community with wall-to wall art, friendly residents, professional staff, and a welcoming feel. The place is absolutely beautiful with lake views, neighboring eagles and pristine indoor and outdoor common areas. Mom marvels over the food in a dining room that resembles a high-end restaurant. The menu has an impressive variety that includes weekly specials and multi-ethnic cuisine. We are surprised at how well mom has acclimated to her new living arrangement. The maintenance folks are always friendly and willing to help with tasks that Mom needs done. The front desk staff is welcoming and attentive at all times. We appreciate how the staff knows everybody by name and converses with them in a way that shows they personally know each resident. Knowing that my mother is living amongst wonderful people, residents as well as staff, brings so much joy and comfort to our family. We are impressed with the fellow residents who are ambassadors. They check on Mom and include her in activities. They are all very welcoming to their peers, family members, and all who visit. The events and activities that are held at The Lakeshore keep folks as busy as they want to be, or they can just enjoy quiet time in the library, activity room, or areas to just sit and relax. My husband and I have already decided that we will be moving to The Lakeshore when we are ready to transition from our home.

We've been living at The Lodge at Eagle Ridge and are enjoying it so very much!…read more All the staff here is so helpful, friendly and caring. The residents are so friendly and welcoming. It's been great getting to know them. There are so many fun events and classes and activities to get involved in here! I've been enjoying the watercolor painting class immensely as well as the writing class. Both have been getting my creative juices flowing. The food is delicious and the head chef changes the menu every week so it's wonderful to have variety. There are many more activities to get involved in and you can join anytime. Overall, I highly recommend The Lodge at Eagle Ridge. Come and visit us! ~Ellen

Make sure you really understand your contract with this place. My mother was there less than two…read moreweeks, took 3 falls in that time, with the last one ending her in the hospital for 5 days. She could not go back to assisted living, and they not only charged her for the 20 days left in the month, but also a full extra month for extra care she never even got, plus they charged for a month of the apartment she never got to truly live in. You do not get any of your "community fee" reimbursed either (in the thousands). The apartment was emptied and cleaned well before the first of the following month, so they had plenty of time to rent it out again. If this place says they are all about elderly people, shame on them. They basically bilked my mother out of thousands of dollars..she's 93 and on a fixed income. Buyer (renter) beware!

After trying a CCRC, a Merrill Gardens memory care facility...thank goodness we found Sunset…read moreGardens. My mother requires full time care given her needs. This was the first place that understood her requirements, met them and provides amazing personalized care. Dee, Mary, Melissa and their team of caregivers are amazing. The setting is surprisingly tranquil for Renton and is in a beautiful home. Only one of the 5-6 rooms has a private bath. There is 24x7 constant care. The doctor makes house calls once a month! What can I say? With Sunset Gardens our family and mother would have been in serious difficulty.

From the owner: Our home has two registered nurses available twenty-four hours a day and a physician on-call who…read morevisits the residents on a regular basis. This home will provide any type and level of care if the needs of the resident can be met in a safe manner. We are owned and operated by two registered nurses with over thirty years nursing experience and over twelve years in the Adult Family Home business. We often accommodate light care all the way through to nursing home level of care.