Merrill Gardens at Burien delivers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care on the same campus, allowing residents to move between service levels without leaving the community. The team supports advanced dementia and is equipped to manage residents who wander during the day or night, exhibit exit-seeking or combative behaviors, or remain awake through the night. Clinical staff handle wound care, oxygen therapy, and a broad range of dietary requirements. Residents younger than 60 are accepted, and diabetic management covers oral medications, scheduled injections, and sliding-scale dosing.
A licensed nurse is on the premises, with an RN or LPN on staff and another nurse on call 24/7. A fenced rear perimeter, continuous staffing, personal emergency response systems, and in-room pull cords form the security network. On-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments. Caregivers can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they are familiar with walker and wheelchair use, standby help, and one-person transfers. An activity director coordinates daily programming that fits each resident’s care plan.
Apartments include a private bathroom, individual climate controls, and cable hookups, and residents may paint or otherwise personalize their space. Not every unit has every feature, so families should confirm availability during the tour. Some floor plans also incorporate full kitchens and in-unit washer/dryer sets, which appeal to independent residents who prefer to manage more of their own household tasks.
Dining operates on an order-as-requested system, giving residents flexibility at each meal. Between-meal snacks are stocked throughout the day, and the kitchen accommodates physician-ordered or preference-based diet modifications. Independent Living residents receive weekly housekeeping, laundry service, and a monthly meal plan that can be adjusted if their health needs change over time.
Amenities include resident parking, outside smoking areas, pet acceptance, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty salon, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, communal gardens, internet access, scheduled transportation, and proximity to public transit. Many Independent Living units feature full kitchens and their own washers and dryers so residents can continue established routines. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
