Merrill Gardens at Tukwila offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tukwila, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.
With all three care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 80 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.
The starting price is $3,595 per month, although the available facts do not assign that figure to a specific care level. Medicaid is accepted, giving families using that benefit a potential way to pay toward care. Merrill Gardens operates the community, and Shane Fowler serves as director; pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.
Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals and anytime, all day dining, allowing residents to eat outside a single scheduled meal period. An on site fitness area supports exercise, while the outdoor patio and courtyard provide designated places to spend time outside. The Southcenter neighborhood has a Walk Score of 63 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain outings independently.



