Emerald City Senior Living is an energetic community that ensures you are receiving the best quality of life in terms of assistance and independence. Offering assisted living with memory care emerges a vibrant social environment where residents can build new connections and make meaningful relationships with staff and other residents. Emerald City is a sophisticated warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes residents feel like family in their newfound home.
Emerald City ensures a comfortable and home-like environment that is built with resort-style hospitality: a clean-look private dining room, restaurant-style dining, club room, fitness center, library, and media room– few of the features that encourage social and recreational engagement. Safety is also their top priority as well; boasting their security equipment that helps with health measurements in elevating the approach to limit illness exposure. Their helpful services that promote a convenient and easy living include nurse supervision, transportation, maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, pharmacy partner, social events, and 24-hour on-site wellness staff.
Compare Independent Living around Seattle (Metro Area)
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| The Hearthstone at Green Lake | IL AL | Seattle (Green Lake) | 62
Facility
62
WA AVG
85
Rank
#103 / 150 | No |
82
Facility
82
WA AVG
57
Rank
#46 / 235 | - |
77.4%
Facility
77.4%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#52 / 119 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#62 / 144 | 10
Facility
10
WA AVG
31
Rank
#31 / 142 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#42 / 142 |
| Merrill Gardens at The University | IL AL | Ne Seattle (University District) | 45
Facility
45
WA AVG
85
Rank
#134 / 150 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
WA AVG
57
Rank
#34 / 235 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#40 / 119 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 16
Facility
16
WA AVG
31
Rank
#52 / 142 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#78 / 142 |
| Protected: Ida Culver House Ravenna | IL AL | Seattle (Ravenna) | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
85
Rank
#150 / 150 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
WA AVG
57
Rank
#41 / 235 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#1 / 119 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 22
Facility
22
WA AVG
31
Rank
#67 / 142 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#94 / 142 |
| Protected: University House Wallingford | IL AL | Seattle (Wallingford) | 24
Facility
24
WA AVG
85
Rank
#148 / 150 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
57
Rank
#10 / 235 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#82 / 119 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#88 / 144 | 37
Facility
37
WA AVG
31
Rank
#101 / 142 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#126 / 142 |
| Emerald City Senior Living | IL AL MC RESC | Seattle (Maple Leaf) | 119
Facility
119
WA AVG
85
Rank
#28 / 150 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
WA AVG
57
Rank
#101 / 235 | - |
83.2%
Facility
83.2%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#33 / 119 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
8
Rank
#131 / 144 | 33
Facility
33
WA AVG
31
Rank
#93 / 142 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#65 / 142 |
| Brookdale Admiral Heights | IL AL | Seattle (North Admiral) | 55
Facility
55
WA AVG
85
Rank
#119 / 150 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
WA AVG
57
Rank
#38 / 235 | Studio / 1 Bed |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#72 / 119 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
31
Rank
#85 / 142 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#104 / 142 |
| Brookdale West Seattle | IL AL | Sw Seattle (Fairmount Park) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
85
Rank
#106 / 150 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
WA AVG
57
Rank
#38 / 235 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
55.0%
Facility
55.0%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#100 / 119 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 58
Facility
58
WA AVG
31
Rank
#125 / 142 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#135 / 142 |
| Merrill Gardens at Ballard | IL AL MC | Seattle (Adams) | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
85
Rank
#129 / 150 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
WA AVG
57
Rank
#10 / 235 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#45 / 142 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#96 / 142 |
| The Kenney in West Seattle | IL AL MC | Seattle (West Seattle) | 53
Facility
53
WA AVG
85
Rank
#124 / 150 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
WA AVG
57
Rank
#65 / 235 | - |
43.4%
Facility
43.4%
WA AVG
72%
Rank
#112 / 119 | 12 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#88 / 144 | 56
Facility
56
WA AVG
31
Rank
#124 / 142 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#114 / 142 |
| Protected: The Lakeshore | IL AL | Seattle (Rainier Avenue South) | 45
Facility
45
WA AVG
85
Rank
#134 / 150 | No |
49
Facility
49
WA AVG
57
Rank
#145 / 235 | - | - | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 144 | 32
Facility
32
WA AVG
31
Rank
#92 / 142 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#121 / 142 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 25 analyzed for Seattle. See how we rank facilities
Brookdale Admiral Heights is an exclusive senior living community in Seattle, Washington, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle in a quaint, walkable neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes, plus personalized care in assisted living if needed. The community provides a maintenance-free environment, with the staff handling cooking, cleaning, and other chores. Residents can take advantage of convenient amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining and a hair salon on campus. Brookdale Admiral Heights offers several great floor plans to choose from, including pet-friendly apartments, with utilities and maintenance typically included.
Independent living residents can access dining, recreational and social activities, and wellness amenities like fitness classes. For those requiring assisted living, trained caregivers provide customized support with daily tasks, medication management, and mobility, empowering residents to redefine their independence. The community’s activity calendar is tailored to different needs and interests, offering a variety of creative pursuits, brain teasers, and social events. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-inspired meals in the restaurant-style dining room, with opportunities to provide input on menu planning.
Brookdale West Seattle in Seattle, WA, works at two levels, assisted living and independent living. Assisted living means staff at hand for dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living comes with the community’s services and none of the daily care, and a resident whose needs grow crosses from one to the other without leaving.
Units come as studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom. A studio is one private space for one person, and a two bedroom works for a couple moving in together or for anyone who wants a companion. Respite care is here too, for the short stay a family caregiver books around travel or a recovery.
There are 60 beds, and independent living starts at $4,450 a month while assisted living starts at $3,995. Medicaid is accepted, and an eligible resident can put that benefit toward the cost.
Dining is restaurant-style, with seasonal menu options that change each day. A fitness center, a salon, and arts and crafts are on the amenity list, and pets are allowed. Very walkable covers the 87 this address scores, and most errands go on foot for a resident who no longer drives.
Experience quality senior living at Merrill Gardens at Ballard, an exceptional senior living community in Seattle, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from 101 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, memory care options, and enjoy access to concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour monitoring, and weekly housekeeping. Close to the downtown core, the community is an urban paradise with eclectic shops and restaurants, with close proximity to landmarks such as Salmon Bay and the famous Ballard Locks and Gardens.
Designed to promote independence, the community provides plenty of opportunities for exploring passions or discovering new hobbies with their wide array of activities and programs. Merrill Gardens at Ballard is modern yet intimate with a ton of amenities including a theater, library, bistro, and large private apartments with a washer/dryer and full kitchen. Residents stay nourished with restaurant-style meals served 7 days a week. With its comprehensive services, and stimulating activities and programs, Merrill Gardens at Ballard encourages a fulfilling and well-supported lifestyle.
The Kenney is a senior living community at 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle, near Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, and the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal. Operating since 1909, it stands as one of the longer-serving options in the city, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a single campus.
The 53-bed property currently operates at around 40 percent capacity. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 74, making it easy for residents and visiting family members to run daily errands on foot.
Day-to-day life includes restaurant-style dining tailored to individual dietary needs, a fitness center, landscaped gardens, an on-site chapel, and concierge services. The community welcomes pets and runs a weekly activities schedule. Having memory care on site allows residents experiencing cognitive decline to stay in the same community as their needs shift. The facility accepts Medicaid along with private pay.
Prospective residents can reach out to the administrative office on Fauntleroy Way SW directly to ask about open apartments, discuss Medicaid coverage, or schedule a tour.
Providence Mount St. Vincent offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Seattle, WA. In assisted living, a resident receives help with daily tasks while maintaining an apartment, while independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide nursing support on site.
Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Providence Mount St. Vincent has 122 beds.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows families to use personal funds.
Total nurse staffing is 4h 41m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse care time allocated per resident. On site outpatient rehabilitation allows a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and the barber and beauty salon provides grooming services within the community. Religious services are also available.
A Walk Score of 60 makes the area somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can handle some nearby errands independently.
Situated in Seattle, WA, Skyline Nursing Center provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
The 34-bed community is smaller in scale, which can support regular familiarity between residents and staff. It is also a high-rise with one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. Furthermore, the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can be accommodated without leaving the community. Pets are allowed so that a resident may bring animal companions.
A Walk Score of 98 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. For a resident who no longer drives, errands can still be completed independently on foot. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. This also indicates that Medicare is used for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.
Truewood by Merrill Gardens prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. As independence is promoted by every living option, Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents. Truewood by Merrill Gardens’ seniors are ensured to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top ranked senior living communities in the Seattle area.
Truewood also caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.
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.
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.
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Seattle, WA
What is the average cost of independent living in Seattle, WA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Seattle, WA is approximately $2,337. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Seattle, WA?
Independent living in Seattle, WA typically ranges from $550 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 25 independent living communities in Seattle, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Seattle, WA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Seattle, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Seattle, WA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
Independent Living in Seattle at a glance
