Mary Schwartz Summit
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Seattle, WA

Mary Schwartz Summit

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Seattle, WA

Overview of Mary Schwartz Summit

Nestled in the neighborhood of Seattle, WA, Mary Schwartz Summit is an exceptional senior living community, offering various residential options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Known as the only Jewish senior living community in Washington, the community provides a supportive environment that not only nurtures residents’ well-being but also embraces Jewish culture. Here, residents enjoy the comfort of having round the clock nurses and caregivers devoted to helping them uphold their dignity and independence even as their needs continue to change.

The community thoughtfully designed its environment to foster connections, staying active, and vibrant living – offering an array of interesting and enriching social, educational, and recreational activities, such as wellness programs, in-house lectures, music lessons, and more. Three gourmet meals are served daily in an elegant dining room that encourages residents to bond over meals and share meaningful conversations. With comprehensive care, friendly care professionals, and a nurturing environment, Mary Schwartz Summit makes an ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 583 homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
99 / 100

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsBistro Nights, Wellness Programs, Life at the Summit, Faces of the Summit, Information Request
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 590-725 / 880-1350 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Managed by Min An

Nursing Home Administrator

30 years of experience

Min An is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator with 30 years of experience in long-term care. Since 2010, she has served as Chief Operating Officer at Kline Galland, overseeing long-term care, hospice, palliative, home care, and home health services. Min also taught quality assurance and improvement courses for Nursing Leadership and Management in Long Term Care at the University of Washington. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Seattle University and completed the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Washington.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Mary Schwartz Summit

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Mary Schwartz Summit's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Murano Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Seattle
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 78
Rank #21 / 324
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 52
Rank #7 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #205 / 248
-5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #54 / 279
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #46 / 279
Horizon House
AL
IL
MC
RC
Seattle
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 78
Rank #104 / 324
Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 52
Rank #7 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Penthouse
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #139 / 248
-6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
24
Facility 24
WA AVG 31
Rank #131 / 279
4.0
Facility 4.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #127 / 279
Aegis Living West Seattle
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Seattle (North Admiral)
84
Facility 84
WA AVG 78
Rank #126 / 324
Yes
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 52
Rank #106 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #101 / 248
F10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 31
Rank #198 / 279
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 279
Quail Park Memory Care Residences of West Seattle
AL
MC
Seattle (Junction)
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 78
Rank #184 / 324
No
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 52
Rank #12 / 583
330 / 369 / 372 / 376 / 446 / 480 sq. ft
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #56 / 248
-7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 279
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 279
Mary Schwartz Summit
AL
IL
MC
Seattle-No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 52
Rank #1 / 583
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Mary Schwartz Summit is located in Seattle, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Schwartz Summit

Is Mary Schwartz Summit in a walkable area?

Mary Schwartz Summit has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Does Mary Schwartz Summit have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Mary Schwartz Summit on this page.

Are pets allowed at Mary Schwartz Summit?

No, Mary Schwartz Summit has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Mary Schwartz Summit?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Mary Schwartz Summit in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Mary Schwartz Summit provide?

Mary Schwartz Summit offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support.

What is the address of Mary Schwartz Summit?

Mary Schwartz Summit is located at 1200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101.

What is the phone number of Mary Schwartz Summit?

(206) 652-4444 will put you in contact with the team at Mary Schwartz Summit.

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