Merrill Gardens at Ballard
2418 NW 56th St Seattle WA 98107
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This charming community is located in the historic Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and offers a peaceful yet invigorating retirement. The loft-like layout features large windows allowing sunlight to cascade the walls and open up the space. The community is within walking distance from the marina on Salmon Bay, offering several dining, shopping, and entertainment options — all with a captivating view. From the famous museums and library to the park and cafes, nothing is ever out of reach. The location is also conveniently near premier medical facilities.
This robust community is a proud member of Merrill Gardens — a fifth-generation family company that understands the importance of providing a family-like atmosphere for retirement. With roots dating back to the 1890s, you can trust them to care for your loved one. Merrill Gardens at Ballard offers a variety of retirement options to meet each resident’s unique needs — including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Experience the joys of carefree retirement for yourself, at Merrill Gardens!
Community Amenities and Services
The incredible 24-hour staffing helps ensure care is catered to each individual. Whether you require minimal support in independent living or specialized support in memory care, the staff works directly with you to provide the right level of care. All residents can benefit from the primary services — including weekly housekeeping, on-site maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The community also features an extensive wellness program and anytime dining, so residents can savor tasty, nutritious meals at their leisure.
Residents requiring additional support can benefit from assisted living services — including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, safety checks, and other personal needs. Furthermore, for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss conditions, the community offers a secure memory care environment called Garden House. Its unique design helps prevent confusion, while the specialized programming enables staff to personalize care based on each individual’s abilities and needs.
The top priority is providing exceptional care, but providing an engaging atmosphere is a close second. The staff strives to keep residents physically, mentally, and socially active through creative programming. Fitness enthusiasts can choose from a variety of fitness programs in the fitness center. Curious minds can attend several lectures, art classes, and more. The social butterflies can participate in game nights, ice cream socials, and day trips to help them venture out. With the ever-changing activities calendar, the only complaint seems to be not having enough time to do everything!
To help residents build solid, lasting connections, the staff encourages them to gather and utilize the shared spaces to bond and create lasting memories. Residents can read a historic book in the library, enjoy a drink at the wine bar, or roam the rooftop deck. The rooftop deck features lovely terrace gardens and seating. Residents can also utilize the salon, meeting spaces, and multiple living areas.
Living Arrangements
To help you feel confident in choosing to call Merrill Gardens at Ballard home, the community offers several floor plans to accommodate a variety of needs. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. With 101 apartment units, there is much to choose from.
Some apartments feature a full kitchen, kitchenette, patio, or balcony. All apartments feature a resident call system and a washer and dryer. The community also offers a private resident parking garage. Furthermore, residents are encouraged to bring their pets and some personal belongings along — to help them feel truly at home.
Care Types Offered
Merrill Gardens at Ballard is an assisted living facility, which in the state of Washington includes a private apartment, some type of nursing care provided occasionally, and available help for medication administration and personal care.
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Pricing at Merrill Gardens at Ballard
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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