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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.
Similar to 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.
| 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
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 467 / 572 / 672 / 707 / 730 / 1025 / 1053 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Burien's city center to Merrill Gardens at Burien's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.7 miles to nearest hospital (VA Puget Sound Health Care System)
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Merrill Gardens at Burien is located in Burien, 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.
| Bonaventure of Salmon Creek |
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. | Vancouver (Pleasant Valley) | 89
Facility
89
WA AVG
82
Rank
#142 / 366 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
WA AVG
51
Rank
#516 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#184 / 285 | A+ | 33 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 59
Facility
59
WA AVG
31
Rank
#249 / 285 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#35 / 285 |
| Aegis Living 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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Seattle (North Admiral) | 84
Facility
84
WA AVG
82
Rank
#160 / 366 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
WA AVG
51
Rank
#107 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#111 / 285 | C+ | 10 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#205 / 285 | 41
Facility
41
WA AVG
31
Rank
#203 / 285 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#141 / 285 |
| Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake |
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. | Issaquah (Providence Point) | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
82
Rank
#172 / 366 | No |
43
Facility
43
WA AVG
51
Rank
#387 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#47 / 285 | A+ | 6 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#119 / 285 | 35
Facility
35
WA AVG
31
Rank
#185 / 285 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#217 / 285 |
| Sunrise of Edmonds |
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.
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. | Edmonds (Westgate) | 76
Facility
76
WA AVG
82
Rank
#187 / 366 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
WA AVG
51
Rank
#128 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#58 / 285 | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#83 / 285 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#180 / 285 |
| Merrill Gardens at Burien |
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. | Burien (Downtown) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
82
Rank
#246 / 366 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
WA AVG
51
Rank
#37 / 628 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
71.7%
Facility
71.7%
WA AVG
74.4%
Rank
#179 / 285 | A+ | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 285 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
31
Rank
#163 / 285 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#171 / 285 |
Merrill Gardens at Burien is in the Downtown neighborhood of Burien.
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.
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Burien's license number is 2406.
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Burien's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Merrill Gardens at Burien's occupancy is 72%.
Merrill Gardens at Burien has 60 beds.
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