Merrill Gardens at The University at Seattle, WA

Merrill Gardens at The University

5300 24th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

About Merrill Gardens at The University

Merrill Gardens at The University is a vibrant senior living community located in the heart of Seattle’s lively university district. Here, residents can enjoy the perfect mix of city life and peaceful retreat. The community features modern design with touches of greenery, creating a lively yet calming atmosphere. From a private greenhouse to a billiards room, Merrill Gardens at The University offers plenty of ways to stay entertained and engaged, making it a wonderful place to enjoy retirement.

As part of the Merrill Gardens family, this community is dedicated to giving seniors freedom and flexibility while providing the support they need. Merrill Gardens at The University offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care so residents can find the right level of care as their needs change. The location is ideal, with shops, restaurants, and Ravenna Park all within walking distance, giving residents plenty of options for outings and exploration.

Life here is designed to be easy and worry-free. Staff are available 24 hours a day, and a resident call system helps ensure safety at all times. Weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a robust wellness program make day-to-day living simple, so residents can spend their time enjoying hobbies and friends. The any-time dining program allows residents to eat when they choose, with fresh, chef-prepared meals available throughout the day.

The assisted living lifestyle offers help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the Garden House memory care neighborhood provides a secure and nurturing environment for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The staff creates individualized care plans and activities to support each resident’s unique needs.

Merrill Gardens at The University keeps life exciting with a full calendar of programs based on residents’ interests. Fitness classes, gardening, cooking lessons, bible study, lectures, game nights, day trips, and even skits are all part of the schedule. Social spaces throughout the community — including the wine bar, theater, library, courtyard, lounge, and salon — make it easy to connect with neighbors and build lasting friendships.

Residents can choose from 123 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, many with full kitchens, kitchenettes, patios, or balconies. Each home comes with a washer and dryer, and pets are welcome, too. A residential parking garage is available for convenience.

For more details about Merrill Gardens at The University and to explore available living options, please get in touch with Senior Care Services today.

Care and support at Merrill Gardens at The University

Families considering Merrill Gardens at The University can choose from:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.

Health and wellness support listed for this community includes diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. It is worth asking how care plans are reviewed and how often they are updated.

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Living spaces and amenities

Living options at Merrill Gardens at The University include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Apartments and the building offer cable or satellite TV, air conditioning, full kitchens, ground-floor apartments, kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers and Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Common areas include a TV lounge, a computer and media center, a beauty salon, outdoor seating areas, indoor lounges and an outdoor patio, making it easy to spend time with neighbors and visiting family.

Dining at Merrill Gardens at The University

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with anytime dining, guest meals for visiting family, international cuisine, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining and room service. Dietary options include vegetarian meals. Residents can also dine at a bar or pub, a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Lifestyle and activities

Residents can stay active and social with community service programs, devotional activities offsite, gardening club, cooking classes, day trips and outings, devotional activities on-site, yoga / chair yoga, happy hour and art classes, among 27 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. On-site recreation includes an arts and crafts center, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a game room, a movie theater room, a piano or organ and raised garden beds. Practical services include a visiting beautician, help with grocery shopping and errands, housekeeping and laundry service.

Merrill Gardens at The University is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Languages spoken include English, French, German and Spanish.

Senior living near Merrill Gardens at The University in Seattle, WA

Merrill Gardens at The University is located at 5300 24th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105. If you are comparing options in the area, browse assisted living and senior care in Seattle or explore senior living across Washington.

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Questions to ask when you visit Merrill Gardens at The University

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Merrill Gardens at The University

What types of care does Merrill Gardens at The University offer?
Merrill Gardens at The University offers assisted living and independent living in Seattle, WA. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Merrill Gardens at The University?
Merrill Gardens at The University offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Merrill Gardens at The University allow pets?
Yes. Merrill Gardens at The University is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Merrill Gardens at The University provide transportation?
Merrill Gardens at The University offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Merrill Gardens at The University located?
Merrill Gardens at The University is at 5300 24th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, in Seattle, Washington.

How much does Merrill Gardens at The University cost?
Pricing at Merrill Gardens at The University depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about Merrill Gardens at The University

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Catholic Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Forever Fit
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Jewish Services
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Resident Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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