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Located in Renton, WA, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers a range of senior living options, including assisted living, independent living, transitional care, and memory care. Choose from 184 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments and 24 private and shared memory care apartments in a secure setting. Recognized with the Best of Renton Award every year for the past thirteen years, the community proves its commitment to delivering exceptional care and services.
Focused on actively engaging its residents, the community conducts a variety of activities and wellness programs, such as indoor gardening, TED talks, pet therapy, bread baking, and picnics. Residents also enjoy convenient services, such as concierge services, daily scheduled transportation, 24-hour assistance and weekly housekeeping. Their Anytime Dining program, ensures residents are nourished with fresh, restaurant-style meals 7 days a week. Amenities include a well-stocked library, movie theater, wine bar, salon, cozy living areas, and beautiful courtyard.
Higher than 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.
| 52 | 31 | This facility has 68% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (52 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 68% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 17.3 | 10.3 | This facility has 68% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (17.3 vs. WA avg 10.3).↑ 68% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 23, 2025, found multiple fire and life safety code deficiencies throughout the facility. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with prior deficiencies related to staff training, service planning, medication management, respiratory protection, housekeeping chemical safety, and fire safety issues, some of which were corrected in follow-up visits. Inspectors cited recurring themes in fire and life safety compliance, including improper use of extension cords and power strips, obstructed emergency equipment, and missing documentation for required safety tests and drills. A substantiated complaint investigation in February 2023 identified a failure to implement an electronic video monitoring care plan, resulting in undetected resident falls and citations. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with fire and life safety compliance despite improvements in clinical and operational areas.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 558 / 578 / 612 / 680 / 885 / 924 / 933 / 996 / 1080 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Renton's city center to Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.25 miles to nearest hospital (VA Puget Sound Health Care System)
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Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is located in Renton, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre |
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. | Renton (Burnett Avenue South) | 110 | Yes | 93 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#64 / 290 | - | 6 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
2
Rank
#119 / 284 | 52
Facility
52
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#236 / 284 | 8.7
Facility
8.7
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#266 / 284 |
| Bonaventure of Salmon Creek |
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.
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. | Vancouver (Pleasant Valley) | 89 | Yes | 22 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#184 / 290 | A+ | 33 | -
Facility
-
WA AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 284 | 59
Facility
59
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#250 / 284 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#35 / 284 |
| Aegis Living West Seattle |
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.
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. | Seattle (North Admiral) | 84 | Yes | 76 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#111 / 290 | C+ | 10 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
2
Rank
#205 / 284 | 41
Facility
41
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#204 / 284 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#141 / 284 |
| 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 | No | 43 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#47 / 290 | A+ | 6 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
2
Rank
#119 / 284 | 35
Facility
35
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#185 / 284 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#217 / 284 |
| 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 | Yes | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
WA AVG
73.3%
Rank
#58 / 290 | - | 3 | -
Facility
-
WA AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 284 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
30.3
Rank
#83 / 284 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
WA AVG
4.4
Rank
#180 / 284 |
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is in the Burnett Avenue South neighborhood of Renton.
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre has a walk score of 93. 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 Renton Centre's license number is 2598.
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre's occupancy is 86%.
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre has 110 beds.
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is located at 104 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA 98057.
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