Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care under one roof so residents can receive the right level of help as needs change. The community is equipped to manage complex medical profiles, including residents who wander during the day or night, have a history of elopement, display combative or other behavioral challenges, stay awake through the night, require oxygen, follow physician-ordered special diets, or are managing diabetes with oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Staff members are trained to work with advanced dementia conditions, allowing residents to remain on campus even as cognitive needs progress.
Clinical backup includes an RN or LPN on staff, an awake night shift, an activity director familiar with therapeutic programming, and a personal emergency response system that instantly alerts staff. Regular on-site podiatry visits reduce the need for outside appointments. Caregivers can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and they are trained to handle a wide range of transfers—from simple standby support to one-person and two-person assists, as well as full transfers with a Hoyer lift. Walkers and wheelchairs are accommodated without difficulty.
Residences are designed to give seniors choices. Floor plans may feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes for light meal prep, independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or decorate the space to personal taste. Because layouts vary, not every apartment includes every listed feature, so prospective residents should confirm specific details during a tour.
Meals are prepared to order, with snacks available throughout the day and staff capable of managing physician-directed diet modifications. Diabetic meal planning and other specialized menus are routine. Independent Living residents can opt into medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and a monthly meal plan that covers predictable dining needs while still offering flexibility.
On-site amenities include resident parking, outdoor smoking areas, and wheelchair-accessible common spaces. A barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library, and concierge services are available, along with internet access and communal gardens. Scheduled transportation is supplemented by proximity to public transit. Pets are allowed. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. On-site religious services make it easier for residents to stay connected to their faith.
