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Ballard Landmark

5433 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

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7.9
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15 reviews
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7.9
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15 reviews
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Anonymous

Sibling of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

A friendly, comfortable place to live

The residents are super-friendly on the whole. It is impossible to have a ride in the elevator without a welcoming greeting from someone. The facility/staff are mostly accessible and responsive. It varies with the individuals. The person ([name removed]) who talks to possible new residents is excellent. Above and beyond. Same with the general manager ([name removed]?). The desk staffers vary depending on their personalities, from great to adequate. The Assisted Living director is A+, but overworked and not always immediately available. The dietitian never responded to my note--but did she get it? This all sounds just like real life, right? On the whole, Landmark was a good recommendation on your part and a good decision on our part. Overall, we feel like we made the right decision.

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Ballard Landmark

Centered in one of the world's most vibrant and creative cities, GenCare Lifestyle at Ballard Landmark in Seattle, Washington, is a premiere assisted living community. The historical neighborhood of Ballard is one of Seattle's trendiest places to live. Residents can regularly be found walking along Market Street in search of delicious food or charming shops. Ballard also features scenic walkways leading to Golden Gardens' beaches, which have breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains.

The professional, dedicated team at Ballard Landmark delivers a first-class experience in a harmonious environment. They treat each resident with dignity and respect while inspiring them to live life to the fullest. Social activity at Ballard Landmark is a central part of the senior living experience. The Vitality Calendar is full of activities that offer everything from physical exercise to spiritual fulfillment. Popular activities include bingo, board games, dance, art, or Aqua Boogie. Each resident has an apartment that is luxurious, roomy, and well-appointed. Additional amenities include an in-unit washer & dryer, secure parking, transportation, and exceptional dining options. There is also a full-service fitness center and a private indoor pool for residents to stay active.

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for Ballard Landmark

7.9 out of 10
Review Score15 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.3
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Ballard Landmark with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ballard Landmark has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/23/25

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 23, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A friendly, comfortable place to live

The residents are super-friendly on the whole. It is impossible to have a ride in the elevator without a welcoming greeting from someone. The facility/staff are mostly accessible and responsive. It varies with the individuals. The person ([name removed]) who talks to possible new residents is excellent. Above and beyond. Same with the general manager ([name removed]?). The desk staffers vary depending on their personalities, from great to adequate. The Assisted Living director is A+, but overworked and not always immediately available. The dietitian never responded to my note--but did she get it? This all sounds just like real life, right? On the whole, Landmark was a good recommendation on your part and a good decision on our part. Overall, we feel like we made the right decision.

KA

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Ballard Landmark

We picked them because of the friendliness of employees and residents; and activities avail. I would recommend to others.

MW.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 14, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Ballard Landmark

I would highly recommend this community. The only downside is parking but the staff always greets everyone and knows family members of the residents. Staff is always willing to assist if there is a concern with a resident and a family member cannot arrive in time.

Mike

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 11, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Our Experience

Housekeeping is good. On the independent side where we're at now, they are moving to an a la carte or market basket approach. Housekeeping, meals, etc are added to rent. So far, activities are not extra. That makes sense. I would recommend, based on our experience so far. Folks who have been here for a few years seem to think it was better back in the day. Better food, mostly. We tend to keep to ourselves, so movies, etc don't affect us much. Trying to please a bunch of cranky old people has to be a challenge.

Hannah Jones

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 28, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Living at the Ballard Landmark

I have been living here for a few years now and I really enjoy it. They have lots of activities you can attend if you want to every day. They also have many fitness classes each day, I try and attend as many as possible. I also really enjoy walking around the ballard neighborhood with the escorted walking group or by myself.

Connie

Assisted Living

Toured community

December 1, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

The kind of place I would love to live in when I retire

The light and brightness of the interiors, the cleanliness and the modern feel all stood out to us at this facility. The Ballard Landmark would be the kind of place I would love to live in when I retired. Great location, great facilities, great looking rooms, friendly staff. My loved one ended up needing a higher level of care, but this place really was great in trying to work with us and help find a solution.

Wendy S

Assisted Living

Toured community

September 23, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Ballard Landmark

It seemed like a great place. The facility was lovely. The location was great. It was a good experience.

Melody P

Assisted Living

Resident/client

July 20, 2022

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

dissapointed and sad

We were SO EXCITED to get our Mom into the Ballard Landmark! It was not as our friends had told us. Mom started Assisted Living in [date removed]... now it's almost [date removed]... they billed her for it but and she did not receive the care, a missed communication between the staff. They promised an accounting and a credit then didn't do it. The kicker that finally made us decide to move Mom.. she is in Hospice and Hospice changed her medication, when it arrived at the Ballard Landmark, the front desk tossed it in a drawer and left it there for a week... I kept checking her mail box then finally asked the front desk and they had the package the whole time. Confusion and empty promises seem to be their new trademark. Very Disappointed. Very Sad.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 17, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Tour experience

Ballard Landmark looked amazing, I really liked this facility. It is a facility that is geared more towards individuals who have a little more independence. My loved one needed a 2 person assist and that was beyond the level of care that they were able to provide here. I was impressed with how honest and forthcoming they were, they really wanted to make a good match rather than just moving anyone in.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 3, 2018

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Great location and a lot of activities!

My Mother-In-Law really likes it at this facility. In the beginning, we had to be assertive because the staff members weren’t as organized in getting her care set up. It took a little bit for them to get everything together to provide my Mother-In-Law with assistance bathing and doing laundry. They do offer a lot of activities like exercise groups, bingo, karaoke, and live music. Their services are an a la carte menu and the housekeeping staff comes once a week to clean her room. I love this facility because they are in a great location. They are near my Mother-In-Law’s doctor offices, farmers markets, little shops, and restaurants. I would recommend this facility to other families.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

August 10, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

Tour for care

We toured this beautiful community. The staff was nice and caring. We did like that they had a lot of different type of care. We liked what was offered with the menu and the activities. We think that this would have been a good community for us to move into. They did not have the type of care needed. Families might want to tour this community for the care of a loved one.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

October 5, 2016

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Just not right

I was able to take a tour of this place and I think that they have a nice community. the location is in a good place near stores and a good view. The staff was nice and seemed to be caring. This just was not the place for us.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 20, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Everything is great

Everything is going fine at Ballard. So far, we do not have any problems with the staff. They seem to be doing a good job and everything is great. Overall, this has been a good experience so far.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 27, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

great care

Ballard Landmark have done a great job getting me the sort of physical therapy that I need. I get the one on one attention and care that I need, which is very important. The food here is great, as are the wait staff. The worst thing about the place is the housekeepers. There is a high turnover rate there, and there have been a few things from my room that have gone missing. Some of them are good, but some are questionable.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 4, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Excellent facility. Very professional experience with Mindy Byers. I liked the facility, the environment, the cleanliness and the comprehensive services offered. The only problem is that the price point for the Single apartment was not very much less than what we are currently paying at The Summit. Therefore with anticipated services running $ 1000.00-1200.00 per month, we would exceed our budget. I also felt that I'd like to have my father in an Assisted Living facility a little closer to the Northgate area, as my brother Rion lives in Wedgewood. Otherwise I would highly rate this facility with 5 stars. Mindy Byers is very knowledgeable, professional and very caring. I really appreciated her follow-up phone call to see if we had any additional questions. I think that Ballard Landmark would be a terrific Assisted Living facility for my Dad.

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