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Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

112 Andover Park E, Tukwila, WA 98188

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9.6
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26 reviews
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9.6
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26 reviews
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Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

With scenic views of the Green River, Mount Rainier, and the bustling cityscape, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila provides assisted living and memory care to older adults in delightful Tukwila, Washington. The magnificent, high-rise community features luxurious features, oversized picture windows, and large open-concept spaces. Situated near the I-5 and I-405 interchange, this community gives residents easy access to the resources of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Feel at ease knowing skilled, around-the-clock staff are available to assist all residents — no matter their level of care. Team members offer assistance with medication management and personal care activities, including dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming. Memory care residents can age gracefully while receiving additional person-centered support through the In the Moment program. Additionally, tasty and nutritious meals are served in the bright and cheerful dining room to keep everyone healthy and energized.

At Merrill Gardens at Tukwila, you choose how to spend your time. The dedicated care team plans engaging activities and social events to keep residents stimulated and involved. Seniors are welcome to knit, play games, or simply socialize with their peers in the comfortable game room. Sit back and enjoy a favorite film in the well-appointed media room, or relax and take in...

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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for Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

9.6 out of 10
Review Score26 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored Merrill Gardens at Tukwila with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/23/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 23, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Overall a nice community

I can't give it a 5 because of some of the complaints my mom had, but to be fair I could not trust what she was saying was accurate either. The facilities were great and the food looked great to me and my mom really liked most of it but complained a couple times. The staff really seemed to care and we're very helpful. My only complaint is that they were not straight with me about charging for care when she spent time in the hospital. Two of the executives lead me to believe care charging was suspended if she was in the hospital. Not true, there are stipulations (these were in the document she signed but she did not understand this and I was told differently when I picked this place for her). Overall, very good experience.

Kathryn

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 27, 2025

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

residents and their families being surrounded with welcome, respect, and care.

Definitely 5 for all the categories. My sister, who had a hard time accepting the idea of moving out of her home, where she was living alone with her cat, into Assisted Living, is now happy with her life at Merrill Gardens Tukwila.

William Z

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 18, 2025

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

Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

Look at all of your options and find a good fit. This particular choice matched what my father was looking for. The staff is friendly and accommodating. If I need attention to a issue they are quick to respond.

Cathy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 16, 2024

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

Review for Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

[name removed] got Covid there, but their doc said cause of death was Alzheimer's which he was never diagnosed with. A simple worksheet on what do do when someone dies was not provided. Communication from staff was mostly good, but sometimes very bad. Activities were not done daily. Many food items were not easy for residents to eat. I moped his room floor many times myself. The cost was less than other places but not sure that is the case now. I was told there would be gathers for resident families that never took place.

Kate H

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

Parent's Very Happy!

My parent's moved to Merrill Gardens Tukwila back in February 2024. They were dealing with some memory issues and needed some assistance with medications, checks at night, etc. They absolutely love their new apartment with views onto the Green River. They walk the trail along the river daily, which is only steps outside the community door. They love the food, staff, other residents, events, etc. Everyone is so kind and caring. The general manager, Shane, is amazing and my parent's adore him! All the nursing staff led by [name removed] are wonderful too! Very happy!

Kevin P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 31, 2024

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

A fantastic place

My 87 year-old mom has lived at Merrill Gardens at Tukwila (formerly Holden Southcenter) for 18 months, and it truly is a wonderful place. This review might sound a bit over-the-top with praise, but my platitudes are genuine. As you can see from the photos, the facility itself is gorgeous -- like a luxury hotel (that's actually how I describe it to friends). My mom's apartment is absolutely perfect for her: spacious, light-filled, modern, and functional. Nothing about it says "assisted living." My mom is quite independent and only utilizes the medication management service, which is very reasonably priced, but if she ever needs additional assistive care, we know it's available from well-trained and caring staff members. Speaking of the staff, the folks who work at Merrill Gardens Tukwila treat the residents like family, and that's not an exaggeration. They are absolute angels. I should also mention that there's a clear effort by management to make MGT an inclusive and welcoming co

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 19, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

love it here at mgt!

my experience here connects me with my past as a young mother. Our children's first set of encyclopedias, materialism speaker. Stayed in Alaska, consumer compliment section every experience has helped me to like it here and grow and smile!

Rick C

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 11, 2024

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

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

Great food! Amazing staff that give good care to my grandma. I love to visit her.

Kim G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 2, 2024

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

Exceptional Home for Mom & Dad

It's all about the leadership. Shane runs the place and he is so full of love for everyone, residents, staff and families. It's rare to fine someone this gentle, caring, and thoughtful. That transcends your all the staff, who work hard, sometimes to exhaustion, to help one another and the residents. I've never seen or heard an unkind or thoughtless word or deed. I can only hope to find such a place when it's my time to choose.

TW

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 13, 2024

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

Review for Holden Southcenter Assisted Living and Memory Care

Unfortunately, my father-in-law passed shortly after we moved him into the community, so our overall experience was somewhat limited. That said, it seemed like a great place. The staff was awesome, especially under difficult circumstances. I wish he had had more time there

Jaye R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 7, 2024

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

Nice

Staff are personable, pleasant, welcoming, and know the residents by name making it a very caring environment.. Facility common areas are clean, comfortable, inviting and neatly kept, as well as are the residents rooms. There is No conveniently located public transportation for half a mile to a mile away as indicated in the amenities. There's a variety in choices of meals, which are well prepared and served; and the dining area is appealing. The laundry room for residents to do their personal laundry id unkempt; laudry is left in the dryers and washer way after they have cycled complte. Magnets with room numbers are to be used to identify who the loads belong to, yet they serve no purpose because they're not being used.

Justin D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 4, 2024

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

Staff is amazing

The attention from staff to residents and time keeping of medication or other treatment is extremely lacking so is alertness to pushing the help button. Other then that, everyone from the top down absolutely amazing and made you feel like you were apart of there family. I would choose Holden again if ever needed because of the staff is absolutely amazing.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 8, 2023

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

Community of Warmth and Caring

Restaurant style dining and surprising how well dining staff know and care about residents, the feeling of family overall, the openness and welcoming upon entering, the different variety of activities, and genuine feeling of care majority of care staff gives my husband. I know he has improved so much, I feel he is safe, encouraged and welcome in the community.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 20, 2023

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

great facility, happy with our choice, attentive staff

The facility is top notch, very modern clean, almost like walking into a 5 star hotel. I was greeted with smiles and helpful personnel. Seemed very professional and have not had any issues. My father in law has been moved to hospice which they provide. Very clean and organized, being I'm in another state and have only been there probably 10 time's the staff seemed very nice and most importantly attentive to the patient.

Mary

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 14, 2023

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

Review for Holden Southcenter Assisted Living and Memory Care

We picked this community because of the newness of the building, the food, the DIVERSE residents , the staff, the calender of events and the beautiful apts. (Spacious)

hb

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2023

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

Review for Holden Southcenter Assisted Living and Memory Care

This place was very convenient as my company is just down the street and other things are also convenient. We are extremely happy with Holden.

Timothy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 22, 2023

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

Great Staff and Community

We were very impressed with Holden's attention to detail. The room layouts, shower design, and alert buttons all seemed designed for maximum safety and comfort.

David M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
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

A good experience.

We moved two sisters in together 6 months ago. The staff has been very accommodating helping them adjust to their new living conditions. The ladies like the meals and activities. The staff has also been very good at watching over them and suggesting changes in the care plans.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 17, 2023

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

We have had a great experience at Holden Southcenter Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff have been wonderful to work with. My loved ones enjoy living in the community, and the staff are quick to respond to any questions the family has. Overall, this is a community I would recommend to others for their loved ones. The food is delicious and there are many food options. The Management Team truly cares about the residents, you can feel and see the kindness they have for all the residents. It really is special to witness this!

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