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Merrill Gardens at Ballard

2418 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107

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Susan B

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Secure living

Living here for almost 3 years, I find it supportive, accepting, and stimulating as needed. There are activities to chose from but also privacy when needed. The rood service is good. As a vegetarian I always have a good option. The staff is available and supportive. The weekly housekeeping is a boon. Come and see for yourself.

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Merrill Gardens at Ballard

This charming community is located in the historic Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and offers a peaceful yet invigorating retirement. The loft-like layout features large windows allowing sunlight to cascade the walls and open up the space. The community is within walking distance from the marina on Salmon Bay, offering several dining, shopping, and entertainment options — all with a captivating view. From the famous museums and library to the park and cafes, nothing is ever out of reach. The location is also conveniently near premier medical facilities.

This robust community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a fifth-generation family company that understands the importance of providing a family-like atmosphere for retirement. With roots dating back to the 1890s, you can trust them to care for your loved one. Merrill Gardens at Ballard offers a variety of retirement options to meet each resident’s unique needs — including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Experience the joys of carefree retirement for yourself, at Merrill Gardens!

Community Amenities and Services

The incredible 24-hour staffing helps ensure care is catered to each individual. Whether you require minimal support in independent living or specialized support in memory care, the staff works directly with...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Merrill Gardens at Ballard

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8 out of 10
Review Score12 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.8
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.9

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Ballard with 8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Ballard has 12 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/28/24

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Susan B

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 28, 2024

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

Secure living

Living here for almost 3 years, I find it supportive, accepting, and stimulating as needed. There are activities to chose from but also privacy when needed. The rood service is good. As a vegetarian I always have a good option. The staff is available and supportive. The weekly housekeeping is a boon. Come and see for yourself.

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 5, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great for highly independent seniors

Merrill Gardens at Ballard is a great place for highly independent seniors. It is in a location that is by a lot of restaurants and shopping. My dad was here for about 5 months and it was very poor for memory care. It would also be a poor place for individuals who have Parkinson's or any other neuro-degenerative diseases. I do think if they would have hired night time staff at the front desk, it would have helped a lot.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

March 14, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I was impressed

I toured this facility and I was impressed with it. [name removed] was also very welcoming, no hype, just a down to Earth practical guy who believes in the quality of care.....and food there.

Jim C

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 9, 2022

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

Highly recommend

It is a great place. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Merrill Gardens, Ballard.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

July 20, 2022

1.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

tour review

Our family had an in person tour and we were disappointed - the tour got off to a wrong start and just had a bad impression

anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

June 7, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Tour experience

Our tour experience with Merrill Gardens at Ballard was outstanding. The facility and staff was equally as impressive as the other Merrill Gardens location that we went with. The only reason we did not choose this facility was because they did not have any income qualified apartments.

Nicole

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 5, 2021

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

Great community and location, gives him the freedom he deserves

Merrill Gardens has been great so far, we are happy with our decision. The location is great for our loved one, he loves to walk and he can talk to this nature area close by and sit by the water, he can walk to the store and to his doctors office. He feels very safe there and the community is always clean. Everyone has been wonderful, and the meals were a big worry for him at first but he cannot believe just how good the meals are at Merrill Gardens.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 17, 2021

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

Parents are happy

We love Merrill Gardens at Ballard, my parents are very very happy here. The manager is wonderful and all of the staff are on top of everything. I would definitely recommend to others who are looking.

Anne Olson

Memory Care

Resident/client

August 19, 2018

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

Thank you

My life at Merrill Gardens has been very pleasant. There are more than enough activities to keep me busy, the food is fantastic with many options and the freedom to eat when I wish. All this and the independence to choise what and where I wish to be involved. My dog is in heaven as there so many people who love to pat and both of us take advantage of chearful and bright public spaces. Thank you for providing us with a safe place to live an independent and and active life.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

May 3, 2017

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

My tour

When we walked into this community we knew it was not the right fit for our loved one. The people we met were nice and the community looked clean. This community did not seem to have the homey atmosphere we were looking for. This community reminded us of a hotel.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 8, 2017

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

I am super happy with it.

I am super happy with it. The staff is amazing. The food is amazing, you can eat anytime, instead of set meal times, they have a rotating menu, the head chef is awesome, and very accommodating. I really like that they make the activities as fun as possible, they take them out on activities, and again the staff are so good. I can't say enough about the staff, they do not tolerate error. The head of nursing, [Removed], is I feel, an angel on earth. They really go the extra mile. They have really figured out the showers, and every room has a washer and dryer, and a kitchenette. The only thing it's missing is an outdoor garden. It's lovely how they have situated what they have. It's a LOT less than where we were before.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 22, 2017

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

Outstanding care for mom

We found this to be an outstanding community for care. A new community with great care. the staff is outstanding and goes out. The food is restaurant style and excellent. My mom is very happy with the meals. She is active with the activities. My mom is active and independent. We would highly recommend this community for great care and value for family members.

Merrill Gardens at Ballard

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