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The University House Wallingford is a community where learning continues. It’s an intellectually stimulating environment where residents share different knowledge. The partnership with the University of Washington Retirement Association (UWRA) allows residents to find a program that they are interested in, and residents can take those classes they are passionate about. The elegant retirement community ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors to feel comfortable and secure with their surroundings. The vibrant community strives in keeping the active lifestyle that allows residents to receive a well-balanced healthy wellness. As a branch of the Era Living senior group, University House Wallingford promotes an environment where residents can feel young and energetic.
Life at University offers a cafe, arts and crafts studio, garden (for gardening), and reception. Essential services included for assisted living residents would be bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support; as well as medication management, mobility support, and social support that is entered on life enrichment activities and programs.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 33 | 31 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (33 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 11 | 10.3 | This facility has 7% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (11 vs. WA avg 10.3).↑ 7% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 530 - 570 / 759 / 913 / 940 - 999 / 952 - 1040 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to University House Wallingford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.84 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard)
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University House Wallingford is located in Seattle, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Cogir of Queen Anne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Uptown) | 130
Facility
130
WA AVG
82
Rank
#59 / 366 | Yes |
93
Facility
93
WA AVG
51
Rank
#24 / 628 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
88.5%
Facility
88.5%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#1 / 285 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
8
Rank
#245 / 285 | 68
Facility
68
WA AVG
31
Rank
#262 / 285 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#213 / 285 |
| Truewood by Merrill, First Hill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Seattle (Downtown Seattle) | 75
Facility
75
WA AVG
82
Rank
#191 / 366 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
WA AVG
51
Rank
#1 / 628 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
45.3%
Facility
45.3%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#268 / 285 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#119 / 285 | 16
Facility
16
WA AVG
31
Rank
#87 / 285 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#131 / 285 |
| Brookdale West Seattle |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Fairmount Park) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
82
Rank
#246 / 366 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
WA AVG
51
Rank
#54 / 628 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
58.3%
Facility
58.3%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#245 / 285 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 44
Facility
44
WA AVG
31
Rank
#217 / 285 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#253 / 285 |
| Merrill Gardens at Ballard |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Seattle (Adams) | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
82
Rank
#293 / 366 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
51
Rank
#12 / 628 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 14
Facility
14
WA AVG
31
Rank
#77 / 285 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#167 / 285 |
| University House Wallingford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Seattle (Wallingford) | 24
Facility
24
WA AVG
82
Rank
#353 / 366 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
51
Rank
#12 / 628 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#208 / 285 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#166 / 285 | 33
Facility
33
WA AVG
31
Rank
#179 / 285 | 6.6
Facility
6.6
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#241 / 285 |
University House Wallingford is in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.
University House Wallingford has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to WA state health department records, University House Wallingford's license number is 1170.
According to WA state health department records, University House Wallingford's license expires on September 30, 2026.
University House Wallingford's occupancy is 67%.
University House Wallingford has 24 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of University House Wallingford in the photo gallery on this page.
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