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

Murano Senior Living

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

Overview of Murano Senior Living

Murano Senior Living is a senior living community located at 620 Terry Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Operated by Merrill Gardens LLC under Executive Director Eric Piekarz, the modern 24-story tower offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays.

The community is licensed for up to 117 beds, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as spacious penthouse layouts. Wellness and recreation amenities include 24-hour support, a fitness center with personal training, massage therapy, concierge services, and gourmet dining. The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 98, placing downtown shopping, dining, and daily errands within easy walking distance.

Reviews have focused on minor administrative updates, specifically centering on the timely filing of employee background checks and internal documented procedures for monitoring caregiver conduct.

Prospective residents can reach out to the Terry Avenue community office directly to check current apartment availability or to schedule an in-person tour.

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 #7 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 715 - 750 / 648 - 775 / 1264 - 1436 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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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
Murano Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Seattle-Yes
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 52
Rank #7 / 583
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Murano Senior Living 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).
WA

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 Murano Senior Living

Is Murano Senior Living in a walkable area?

Murano Senior Living has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Murano Senior Living?

Yes, Murano Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Murano Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Murano Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Murano Senior Living?

Murano Senior Living is located at Murano Senior Living, 620 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

What is the phone number of Murano Senior Living?

(206) 317-8106 will put you in contact with the team at Murano Senior Living.

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