This is an incredible community with excellent management and community relations. The facility…read moreitself is a beautiful newer building, with Scandi details such as light woods, very uplifting, beautiful architectural details, lots of light and windows, and overall immersive and convivial common spaces. I found it very pleasant there. Also love the dining area overlooking the atrium. All spaces well designed, well kept, clean, and modern. The apartment rooms are also beautiful spaces with luxe carpets, modern kitchens, and baths, with good amount of storage. The food quality and service could be improved, but we ate at an odd time...2:30 pm on a Saturday. I can't say enough about the people running this... so many activities and the residents themselves are go-getter and so friendly. Beautiful facility ! We worked with the community relations Director and he was wonderful and helped us thru a very stressful process of convincing mom to leave her big house. He really knows how to talk to and relate to older persons, and he so committed and compassionate. He gave us incredible advice all along our journey to find a place for mom to live. He gave us incredible tips, referrals and information to help with the process. My mom chose this place out of all the ones we looked at, but due to timing issues and availability of units and some additional amenities she needed, we went with another wonderful Merrill Gardens property. Do not hesitate to make this your or your loved one's new home!

My mum has been living independently at Merrill Gardens at Ballard for about 18 months. It's been…read morean excellent, safe & comfortable place for her. She's dealing with progressing memory issues & simply adjusting to being a widow & apartment life. She loves all the staff - from management, the medical director, front desk, dining room, concierge, facilities, & cleaning staff - they are all kind, friendly, fun & supportive - not only to her but to me also. It feels like home to me too. The staff immediately took the time to learn my mums (and my) name and get to know her so she felt welcomed, seen and supported. They go out of their way to accommodate her needs, they are immediately responsive. She has challenges that they have recently found an amazing work around for, which will give her extra support & more purpose in her day. Amazing! She's lived in 2 different apartments in the building & both feel new, clean, fresh, bright. Very comfortable. The location is fantastic - walk a block or so right into the heart of Ballard, grocery store across the street, banks & pharmacy a block away. It's perfect. As soon as I met Ian (community relations director) an Lisa (general manager) when we toured the facility, I knew we had found her next home. They are absolutely wonderful people! Zero pretense - just down to earth, fun & really good at what they do. Transitioning her into the facility was easy (mostly for me) with thanks to how simple the staff made it - a big move after living in your home 30 yrs! Thank you Merrill Gardens at Ballard - you are making this challenging time in my mothers (and my) life so much easier. I also will say that I have spoken to several other Merrill Gardens management & community relations staff at their other locations & have found every one of them to be incredibly helpful, also going out of their way to assist. We are truly appreciative - I have absolutely ZERO hesitations when recommending Merrill Gardens at Ballard.

Our family has two members currently residing at Ida Culver House. One is totally independent and…read morethe other requires more support. Both are pretty happy with the environment. They both state that they really enjoy the meals and the dining facilities, also the opportunities to socialize with others in a variety of dining options. I am unable to address the costs with any accuracy so I will say I only understand that fees are 'hefty'. But that includes all expenses. The family members support each them with frequent visits and supplement anything they need. At times, the staff is not 100% on the ball and require that we keep check on doctor's orders. It is important to do this since health issues are involved.  There are a variety of activities offered and many residents take advantage of the offerings and state that the choices are outstanding. These activities offer so much, friendships, socialization, enjoyment and much more. The programs are high quality and open to all. So far, the individual apartments are pretty basic. The windows are large and open onto lovely landscaping. Moving in required that each family member had to leave much behind and only bring in a few treasured items to fit into the small apartments. For our family members it is important that we 'supplement' their lives with our support. We do so with love and affection.

My father and some friends are currently living at the IDA Culver House, Broadview in Seattle. I…read morehave had dinner with them a number of times. Every time I visit the Ida Culver house, I am just so impressed with the quality of the staff. One of the places where the staff has an opportunity to really shine is in the dining room. Every time I am there, I am just so impressed with how the staff handles their roles, how kind and engaging they are with the residents. At the end of pretty much every meal, "someone" seems to always mentions how great the staff is.

I would highly recommend the Lakeshore. Highly. It's all…read moreabout the staff. All of them. The moment you enter you are greeted by genuine kindness. They all took such good care of our dad. Food was exceptional. Maintenance was awesome. Nurses, caregivers and dining room attendants were all wonderful people. I wouldn't hesitate to move there. I was so grateful for their care and support. The Lakeshore will forever hold a special place in my heart.

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.

Parkshore Retirement community is a CCRC (continuing care retirement community) and follows strict…read moreguidelines laid out for CCRC's. Once accepted a CCRC essentially pledges to look after you for life. My wife and I have considered numerous CCRC's to move to and feel Parkshore is one of the best. It's in a great Madison Park village just 4 miles from downtown Seattle...quiet, safe, great area restaurants and a wonderful local (Bert's Red Apple) grocery store, and lots of active young and old people coexisting very nicely together. Parkshore is a 15-story 50-year old high rise built right on, and OUT over, Lake Washington. Million dollar views (OK those views cost MORE these days but the point is they're right there) are outside every resident's window. They're going through a massive multi million dollar upgrade to the property and, when finished, it will be outstanding. We've found the staff, starting with Ann Vey, to be simply exceptional! I don't know what the one YELP reviewer found to the contrary but believe Parkshore will do its best to be just that...the best! We love where we've lived, Friday Harbor, WA, for the past 8+ years and believe we will be equally pleased to call Parkshore...home!

I'm very concerned about their treatment of customers and patients. My sister was banned as a…read morepatient, my employee was banned as a visitor. A freind was continually not allowed to discuss care with the manager. I had an unpleasant experience while checking in my mother, they did not want me in the waiting room. So I placed my mother in a different place at less than 1/3 the cost with superior care. I simply don't understand anything about their operation. Now, possibly the people associated with me are trouble, right? But none of us are banned anywhere else! Literally people outside the doors of the place whisper to me, don't bring your mother here!

I've had an excellent experience with placing my mother in this community. The staff are wonderful…read moreand the activity options are large. They are constantly checking on her and helping her even though she is independent. It's very reasonable price wise too. I highly recommend!

Our experience with going from learning about the program to move in was easy. The entire team at…read moreNorthgate Plaza are true professionals that work well together which really helps to navigate the journey and put are minds at ease. Everyone are patient and thoroughly answered all questions. Nicole Pratt and Michelle Worchester are seasoned Pros and are a credit to NG Plaza. Don.

I am a resident of Aljoya Thornton Place. Moving here was one of the best decisions I've ever made!…read moreThe people, the amenities, fieldtrips, exercise classes, the food - all are exceptional. Best of all, the worry that hounded me as a home owner just disappeared - someone else has to worry about maintenance. I feel like I'm on a cruise ship - forever! I feel optimistic about aging.

My mom's quality of living improved incredibly after she moved to Aljoya Thornton Place! The staff…read morethere are incredibly attentive and supportive. The amenities are top notch and it's close to everything, which makes getting around very easy for mom.

It's such a hard decision knowing when is the right time to move into an assisted care facility but…read moretalking with Karen made things seem so much less daunting. The space was beautiful and felt more like a boutique hotel than your "A" typical assisted care facility. She gave me a lot of great information, they are at the top of my list but ultimately it's our loved ones decision.

Just received my THIRD large check from the third class action lawsuit against Aegis and how it…read moremistreats is residents -all pre COVID. Dad passed (thankfully) way before COVID - I can only imagine the lawsuits continue (and were worse during COVID.) Stay away from this company.

My mother moved to Queen Anne Manor from out of state, and has thrived. She is very involved with…read morethe residents, loves the outdoor terrace and her designated little raised bed to work in. With the stability and regular routine her health has improved to the point where she is walking around the block in the lovely Queen Anne neighborhood. The staff obviously care about the residents and a highlight for my mother are the activities and planned bus rides all over the Seattle area. It is the highlight of her week!

Abby and the staff at Vineyard Park Queen great partners with caring for my mother. They have…read morebeen especially helpful during her transition from assisted-living to the memory care unit.

My parents moved into Merrill Gardens at University Village when it became apparent my mom could…read moreno longer navigate the stairs in their 2 story home much less cook and clean. MG proved to be a wonderful place for them to live. They enjoyed the friendships they made with the fellow residents, the multitude of activities and events organized by Mindy, the simplicity of having their meals prepared and their apartment cleaned, the kindness of the employees including everyone from the administration to the front desk to the kitchen staff and especially the excellent care provided by the caregivers. Their compassion and professionalism was exceptional. My siblings and I are deeply grateful. Thank you!

Kudos to M.G. u for a fine job of orgaizing and conductingCovid Vaccinations for all residents and…read morestaff and for including private care givers. GoodJob! As we would say in the U.S. Navy, "Bravo Zulu to all hands."

In my last review I groused a bit about the food quality. The food quality has improved markedly…read moresince my last review. While I miss the luxurious buffet, a lingering result of COVID-19 protocols, the prepare to order delivered to table and available for pickup is back up to excellent quality. Put Mirabella on your list of retirement care communities to check out!

My husband and I have lived in a Mirabella apartment since July 2019…read more (I just happened on a negative review that shocked me. ) I initiated a search 5 years ago after falling down stairs twice in our wonderful Ballard house. the transition was fairly easy, much to my surprise. We had an easy move-in and live very comfortably here. There are staff dedicated to moves. The move-in fee was big, but we sold our house, so not a problem. If you move or pass away, a large % of the fee is refunded. We get the equivalent of a big meal a day per person (or 2 small ones) included in our monthly fee, as well as fairly thorough housekeeping every 2 weeks. I don't own a vacumn. They gave us new carpet and I chose to have wood floors for part. On move in, you choose things like wall paint colors, etc. The dining rooms include a casual one where you can pick up meals or choose baked goods etc. I love the staff here. I hire someone to help me above and beyond, but could comfortably manage without if needed. I love to be surrounded by books and have built- in shelves. Maybe you will be lucky and move into a place like mine where the previous occupant did so. We have an electric fireplace. You can move in your furniture at your own expense or find helpful relatives. Parking is an extra fee, tiny if you compare it to city charges. We have a big swimming pool, a smaller warjacuzzi and hot tub, a " Restore "  of items donated or left behind, where I like to shop. It was created by and staffed with wonderful resident volunteers. Lots of programs of all kinds, classes like a writing class I'm fond of. Many other services help, like packages delivered to your apt door. During Covid, they delivered our food. I think you get a certain number of such deliveries a year/ free. They are NOT paying me for this review.