Merrill Gardens at Burien
Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Merrill Gardens at Burien, a welcoming senior living community in Burien, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious and elegantly designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, offering a cozy residence. With weekly housekeeping, 24-hour assistance, and concierge services, residents enjoy a well-supported living with plenty of extra time to explore new things.
At Merrill Gardens at Burien, residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies with an array of activities overseen by a dedicated Active Living Director. These include day trips, strength training, scenic drives, movies, jazz concerts, and so much more. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for comfort and leisure, such as restaurant-style meals, well-stocked library, a wine bar, movie theater, fitness area, salon, and a beautiful courtyard for outdoor activities.
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Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2022 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (6% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 29 | 31 | This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (29 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 6% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.3 | 7.8 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (7.3 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 6% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 26, 2025 fire safety inspection found three documentation deficiencies for fire-resistance-rated construction and sprinkler system testing.
- March 12, 2024 life safety inspection cited seven violations including fire door defects, loaded sprinklers, and nonworking emergency lights.
- July 9, 2024 follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed correction of prior tuberculosis testing citations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 467 / 572 / 672 / 707 / 730 / 1025 / 1053 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living | AL IL MC | Redmond (Overlake) | 150 | No | - | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bonaventure of Lacey | AL NH IL MC | Lacey | 126 | No | A+ | 55 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harbour Pointe Senior Living | AL MC RC | Mukilteo (Harbour Place) | 110 | No | A+ | 52 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Burien | AL IL MC | Burien (Downtown) | 60 | Yes | A+ | 91 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Fairwinds – Redmond | AL IL | Redmond (Bear Creek) | 50 | Yes | A+ | 18 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Burien
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Burien in?
Merrill Gardens at Burien is in the Downtown neighborhood of Burien.
Is Merrill Gardens at Burien in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Burien has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Burien?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Burien's license number is 2406.
When does Merrill Gardens at Burien's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Burien's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Merrill Gardens at Burien?
Merrill Gardens at Burien's occupancy is 72%.
How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Burien have?
Merrill Gardens at Burien has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Merrill Gardens at Burien?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Merrill Gardens at Burien in the photo gallery on this page.
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