Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tukwila, WA
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tukwila, WA
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is a modern senior living community located on the Green River, just blocks from Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, WA. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can choose from 134 apartments, including studios, one, and two-bedroom options.The Garden House memory care community provides a secure, inviting environment for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with a specially trained team available 24/7.
The community aims to provide top-quality care in a comfortable and social setting. The community offers a variety of amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, a courtyard, a bistro and wine bar, a movie theater, a fitness area, and more. Seniors here enjoy scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, weekly housekeeping, and fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week through the Anytime Dining program. Residents benefit from a resident call system, many transportation options, on-site maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and a wellness program. Pets are welcome, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment for all.
80-bed community Rank #172 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 366 homes in Washington for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #211 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th out of 628 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
2025 Reputation 800 Award
2024-2025 Great Place to Work
Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 23 days
CountyKing
License Number2727
Emergency SystemsResident Call System.
Safety Features24-hour Staffing.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactFowler, Shane J. (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
HousekeepingYes
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pets Welcome
Wellness Program
Activities
Specific ProgramsAnytime Dining, Active Living Program, Transportation Options
Starting Price$3,595 per month
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
13 deficiencies
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 2024 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
Latest Inspection
October 23, 2025
Life Safety
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 31 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (13 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 58% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 6.5 | 15.5 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (6.5 vs. WA avg 15.5).↓ 58% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 23, 2025 fire safety inspection found four documentation deficiencies, including missing annual fire-resistance inspection and incomplete fire drill records, with most other violations corrected on site.
- July 8, 2024 re-inspection cited nine fire and life safety deficiencies, including unapproved multi plug adapters, extension cords in resident areas, and fire alarm in trouble status awaiting parts.
- Some deficiencies from the July 8, 2024 re-inspection were corrected by the October 23, 2025 inspection, showing partial remediation of prior fire safety issues.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Shane Fowler is the Senior Executive Director at Merrill Gardens at Tukwila. With a lifelong career in senior living, Shane is a servant leader who embraces community culture and diversity. He is passionate about creating a place of belonging for all residents, ensuring the community feels like home to everyone.
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2.4 miles from city center
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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.
| Bonaventure of Lacey | AL NH IL MC | Se 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 Tukwila | AL IL MC | E Tukwila (Southcenter) | 80 | Yes | - | 63 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Burien | AL IL MC | Sw 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 Tukwila
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Tukwila in?
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is in the Southcenter neighborhood of Tukwila.
Is Merrill Gardens at Tukwila in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila's license number is 2727.
When does Merrill Gardens at Tukwila's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Tukwila?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Tukwila allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Tukwila have?
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila has 80 beds.
Are there photos of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Merrill Gardens at Tukwila in the photo gallery on this page.
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