My mother-in-law lives there and Merrill Gardens catered and held her husband's celebration of…read morelife. The entire event was amazing and so well done. The only complaint I have is that there is no designated parking for visitors.

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.

Seattle Therapy Network has provided a wonderful community of Occupational Therapists who work with…read moremy child directly in positive, engaging, and evidence based practices. They have also been wonderful advocates in education and with other organizations that are not inclusive of disabled people. It's a huge relief and comfort to know that my child will not be overlooked here, but accepted and celebrated. Additionally, they have a wonderful facility with many awesome therapy tools. Thank you STN!!

We've worked with Meredith et al for over 4 years now and I have nothing but positive things to…read moresay. My son has had in-home feeding therapy, speech therapy, a couple OT assessments and consults, in-office feeding therapy, and now we're back again for speech. Everyone who works here is kind and passionate about supporting child growth and they have a holistic, practical approach. Bonus: my kids love coming here! Only 1 receives therapy, but when I had to bring the other along to sessions, SLP Claire was awesome about making it work anyhow. Caregivers can wait in the waiting room during therapy or accompany their child, personally I think the latter is better so I know the terminology being learned and can practice the same exercises at home. Lastly: plenty of free parking!

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.

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.

I have to say that I was pretty scared to join the YMCA due to all of the reviews, but I have found…read moreit to be a great gym! Just to give you a heads up, I go to the gym from the 9am-12pm time range on the weekdays so I'm not there during the peak time. Pros: 1. The childcare! They are phenomenal! I use the infant care and the 3-5 year old child care. The children are always having a great time. The teachers plan fun activities for the day, like a preschool would with crafts. If an infant is upset, they are hugging and consoling the infant. I have NEVER seen a baby crying by himself. I have never picked up my son with a dirty diaper! My shy boy LOVES coming here! My wild daughter, loves the slide area and the crafts. 2. New equipment: I love the new renovation. It's bright and airy. I can always get on a machine. Almost all machines have a TV. The only complaint is that there has been some tech trouble lately. 3. Warm Greeting from Staff: Major props to Eugene! He always smiles and remembers all of our names during check in! I always get a locker in a good area too. 4. Free Infant Swim Classes! 5. Discount on camps for kids. If you're a member, you get discounts on all camps and programs for your kids. 6. Price: For our family of 5, we pay about $110. That's 2 hours of morning care and 2 hours of afternoon care for all of our kids. If you're not going to go regularly, it's probably too expensive, but for a large family, it's a good price. Also, take advantage of the enrollment fee waiver in January, March, June, and October. If you're low income, they have discounted rates as well. 7. Free 7 Day Pass: This is not a consecutive day pass. This is any 7 days within a 3 month period. This also includes childcare!!! Also, no one pressures you to join. There are also no hidden fees. Cons: 1. Lack of parking and extremely small parking spaces. I don't even bother with the parking lot since my Acura SUV barely fits, and I can't get they baby out of the car seat with my door open. Street parking is a strict 2 hours and they often ticket you if you're longer. 2. Stretch Room: Way too small! Cycle studio people are always brushing by you on their way to class. I've asked for the small workout rooms to be open, but they keep saying no. 3. Group Class Music: I'd love some group classes that are geared towards a younger crowd with some hip music. Seriously, this would make the gym perfect! All of the instructors are really nice, but I kind of feel like I'm part of an 80's workout video. Also, some classes geared towards new moms would be fantastic! There are a lot of us there!

I came in to sign up for a family membership about two months ago. You would think the front desk…read morewould be nicer to people who actually want to become members. We had to wait a couple of hours for a tour and they kept pushing us to the side to check in people. I understand checking in members is important but it's not difficult to scan an ID or ask us to step aside for a second. We finally were able to view the gym and it's beautiful, well-maintained, and clean. There seems to be a lot of classes open and the swimming pool is great. We're still thinking about being members. As a large family, it's quite the financial commitment and the front desk is the first interaction with a place. It wasn't a great impression.

My dear brother, Ronald was at Alpine Residences for a few months before passing-away from cancer…read more He loved it there!!! He'd always tell folks that came to tour that it was "5 star service and treatment!" He felt like royalty. I toured other places but I could "feel" the care & comfort that Alpine would provide. It was also less expensive & better than other adult family homes. It was an easy choice. I knew when I walked in when trying to decide where he would likely spend the last days, I could "feel" that this was "it." Very clean, pleasant & beautiful. Every room provided privacy & comfort. The grounds are lovely with attention & care to the landscaping & seasonal container gardening; very well-maintained. A large deck out front & gazebo in back that my brother truly enjoyed on sunny days was a big plus. He was hospitalized well over 100 days prior & wasn't able to "go out." Heather & Daniel, the owners, are both nurses with experience in adult family care. She was a director for decades & knows the ins & outs of what is needed for all situations for folks needing 24 hour care. Although my brother was only 68, they had a few tenants over 100 years old! Amazing to say the least. Heather scrutinized the prescriptions that kept changing and was "on it" when he finally needed to go back to the hospital. I'd hate to think what may have happened if it were not for her attention to his condition & needs. Alpine has a full staff of nurses that live in residence separated from the main floor so we felt assured that of my brother needed anything, anytime it was provided. Tony & Nova, the main nurses were so sweet & kind. They prepared meals & cared for my brother with absolute love & respect. They even made his recipe for spaghetti! I cannot say enough about Alpine Residences. If you can get your loved one in here, you will not regret it & would be very fortunate.

At 3.5 years or residence, I am still satisfied with my apartment, the maintenance support, the…read morefacilities and the activities. My wife and I live in the largest independent living apartment (3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1810 sq ft) and we require very little support so I can't comment on negative comments made about catered living, memory care or health care. We have not used any of these facilities. We continue to be critical of the food and service in the dining room during our one meal a day. While the food has improved somewhat since we moved in, many of the dishes are bland and boring and the dining room is perpetually short staffed. The young (teens and early 20s) servers work hard but there are not enough of them and they are by no measure professionals. The pay is not good enough for that. There is a curious difference in the food service options between different accommodations. Independent living arrangements not attached to the Gardens building are not required to have a food plan but they can pay by the meal if they choose. Gardens Building residents cannot drop the plan. At one time I explored trying to get out of the 1 meal a day plan but that option was not available. In reality, I don't want to cook 7 days a week even though I have a lovely kitchen. Everything I have said in prior reviews still applies. The dining room service still earns a C and the health inspection grade is just "Good" a value that has not changed since we got here.

This place values money over its employees! High turnover…read morerate. Home health workers have to work off the clock to stay under a limited time frame. Complaints among many employees flow like water from a dam that's burst, however, positive feedback is enforced with penalties if an employee doesn't post at least 3 a month. Residents and their families have voiced concerns over rising costs contrasted by less staff and longer wait times for assistance. The food served to the residents is dismal. At breakfast, the food is either burnt or gelatinous from sitting in a pan too long. Bistro food is good, aside from the stale desserts. The food served to the memory care residents is low quality and and difficult for them to eat it. For being a Christian based company, why does it feel like it's ... not..

At that place is fun you get to have free time field trips and everything so get ready for summer…read morecamp. thanks kids country for being you **

I really love this center and my 5 yr old enjoys all the love from the staff. She waits to get back…read morefrom school because she also meets up with her other friends from other schools. Whenever I walk in every morning I always get a hello or good morning making me feel the warmth

Huge facility with plenty of room to back the car right up to the drop-off area. The staff was…read morehelpful with directing traffic and the pricing was fair. Though the line is a bit long here at times.

Great dump! Fair prices, excellent staff, well organized. Easy to get in and out of. They do charge…read morefor all appliances, FYI