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Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

14 Main Street South, Kirkland, WA 98033

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8.6
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Anonymous

Loved one of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Happy with our choice

Overall, my mother-in-law really enjoys living there. She likes the location, which allows her a sidewalk with activity just to people watch or sidewalks for walking. The staff is very pleasant and fun. They offer a wide range of activities. She likes the food, and typically picks it up to go. She has experienced some longer than stated wait times and sometimes does not get what she has ordered, so the dining experience could be improved a bit. Overall, she is very happy living there and we are happy with how she is treated. The facility is very clean as well.

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Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is a vibrant community that features traditional elements to help residents feel comfortable. With resort-style amenities and flexible services, this community is designed to help you lead the lifestyle you desire. You get to dictate how you spend your time, while the friendly staff is available to provide support whenever needed. Currently, residents can choose from independent and assisted living options.

Nestled minutes from Moss Bay, Merrill Gardens at Kirkland offers a variety of fun activities nearby. Residents can visit Marina Park to enjoy waterside picnics, scenic strolls, or shopping and eating at the Kirkland Wednesday Market. You can even set sail at the docks or play some tennis at the Heritage Park courts. The area also offers other dining and entertainment options. Enjoy global cuisines by the marina, view exhibits at Kirkland Arts Center, or check out books from the Kirkland Library! Come see how fun retirement can be in Kirkland!

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland Amenities and Services

At Merrill Gardens at Kirkland, independent and assisted living lifestyles benefit from great services. The 24-hour staff takes care of housekeeping, home maintenance, scheduled transportation, and cooking! The community features flexible dining, which enables you to dine at your...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
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Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

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8.6 out of 10
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Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.1

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Kirkland with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Kirkland has 10 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Happy with our choice

Overall, my mother-in-law really enjoys living there. She likes the location, which allows her a sidewalk with activity just to people watch or sidewalks for walking. The staff is very pleasant and fun. They offer a wide range of activities. She likes the food, and typically picks it up to go. She has experienced some longer than stated wait times and sometimes does not get what she has ordered, so the dining experience could be improved a bit. Overall, she is very happy living there and we are happy with how she is treated. The facility is very clean as well.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

May 29, 2025

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
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Safe Retirement Community

Open dining from 7 am to 7 pm. Residents and staff very friendly. Walking distance to restaurants and waterfront and shopping. Lots of activities.

Kelly

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 5, 2024

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

Sense of community

When my parents took a tour, they were impressed by the beautiful community spaces, relaxed atmosphere and friendly greetings from staff and residents, and the spacious apartments. They decided to move in, one month later. They appreciate the walkable neighborhood, anytime dining, onsite fitness center and health services, and the variety of social activities. They appreciate their quiet apartment with a private porch. They also feel a sense of community.

ZZ

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 20, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Beautiful and walkable town!

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is a good place overall, per all the above ratings I gave. I like that it's located in a nice, beautiful, walkable town!

Jay F

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 5, 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
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Incredibly Accommodating

Incredibly accommodating. They look out for my loved one and care about them. They also do the little things that help me as well like taking any deliveries of groceries or meals from DoorDash up to their apartment for my loved one.

Jay

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 28, 2022

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

Family atmosphere

They really make everyone feel like one big family. The staff look out for the residents and go above and beyond to form relationships with them, they genuinely care. I would highly recommend Merrill Gardens to others looking.

Dportland

Independent Living

Toured community

June 7, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Took Tour with Parents

Merrill Gardens Kirkland was recommended by A Place for Mom when I said we were looking for something that had proximity to water, and ease of walking. This certainly fit the bill. It was so close to the Kirkland waterfront and to all of the downtown shops, cafés, and restaurants. Entering the lobby was a calming experience--it was quite lovely. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable in showing the available services and some of the existing floor plans. The garden areas were pretty and would be such great places to relax. We loved the movie theatre! One drawback was the lack of washer/dryer units in the apartments. They are located for sharing on each floor. That seemed to be a pretty big omission to my mom. All in all it was a very positive morning for my folks since it was the first time they had gone through this type of experience. I felt the guide was very considerate of them with regard to this. This property is definitely on the list to revisit.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

April 25, 2014

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

More like a home.

I think it’s a fantastic community in a wonder setting and that everyone we encountered was terrific, professional , and caring. The food is good. There are two areas for residents to be outside. One has a lovely view of Lake Washington and downtown Seattle. There is also a garden seating area. There is also a downstairs seating area. It’s a very short walk to down Kirkland. More like a home.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2013

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

MG Kirkland

Overall the staff is very focused on making the residents feel welcomed and cared for. Horoko, the fitness instructor and Charlie, the event coordinator, are both exceptional!! However, the Maintenance dept is inept as it takes forever to get ANYTHING done. Even the smallest of tasks take forever! Whoever runs it should be replaced by someone who actually knows how to run a maintenance dept.

A Place For Mom Customer

Independent Living

Toured community

December 25, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Seen Aug 2011 so have own pix. Any t...

Seen Aug 2011 so have own pix. Any time dining. Walk to everything in Kirk, including buses to anywhere.

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