Merrill Gardens at Tukwila
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight modern, clean, and well-maintained facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
Merrill Gardens at Tukwila is highly regarded for its modern amenities and compassionate, responsive staff, making it a top-tier choice for families seeking a vibrant community. While the facility is exceptionally well-rated, we recommend that you tour the building in person to familiarize yourself with the entry layout, as some visitors have noted it can be initially confusing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
67 reviews on Google“Merrill Gardens at Tukwila (formerly Holden Southcenter) is consistently praised for its modern, hotel-like facility and bright, clean living spaces. Families frequently highlight the compassionate, attentive staff and the variety of activities and dining options as key reasons for their high satisfaction.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Modern, clean, and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and responsive staff
- High-quality dining and meal variety
- Active social calendar and community events
Concerns
- Initial entry/navigation can be confusing for new visitors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 95 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since the community is quite expansive, what tips do you have for helping family members navigate the building easily during their first few visits?
- 2I noticed your social calendar is very active; could you walk me through what a typical afternoon of engagement looks like for a new resident?
- 3Given the high praise for your dining program, how do you accommodate residents who have specific dietary preferences or need help with meal choices?
- 4With your focus on maintaining such a modern and well-kept environment, how do you handle routine maintenance or room upgrades without disrupting the residents' daily comfort?
- 5I appreciate how responsive your team is; could you explain how you keep families updated and involved when a resident has a change in their medical or care needs?
- 6What is the protocol for handling urgent medical situations, and how quickly can a resident expect assistance if they need help during the night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The building is always clean. Housekeeping does an amazing job. The meals prepared by short order cooks delicious over seen by Chef. Servers are pleasant and professional and go beyond job description with residents.”
“My mom recently moved to Assisted Living at Merrill Gardens. She is loving the staff and environment. I love the support and timely responses we receive from staff.”
“When my Dad passed away earlier this year we were all concerned about Mom... Mom has now moved into Merrill Gardens in Tukwila and she is happy. She smiles again.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Jan 7, 2026Investigation
The document confirms that on a follow-up inspection on 01/07/2026, the department found no deficiencies and that the previously cited fire marshal compliance issue had been corrected.
The facility failed to maintain required building approval from the Washington state fire marshal.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
A separate follow-up letter dated 01/30/2026 indicates that the deficiencies listed in the statement were verified as corrected.
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff members completed required 12 hours of annual continuing education.
Facility failed to document appropriate safety plans and interventions for 3 residents, specifically regarding dialysis treatments and safety equipment.
Facility failed to assess the safety and needs of residents using medical devices (bed rails/canes) for 2 residents.
Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 staff members followed proper infection control practices during laundry and personal care tasks.
Facility failed to implement its own policy regarding the safe use of bed rails for a resident, resulting in an uncovered rail with an unsafe gap.
Oct 23, 2025Fire
Inspection conducted on 10/23/2025. Status is Disapproved. Items marked 'Corrected' in the source document were not listed as active deficiencies.
No documentation provided to verify the facility conducting the required annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction.
Facility unable to provide 5 year internal pipe testing documentation and 5 year FDC hydro testing documentation.
Facility unable to provide documentation showing that monthly testing of their CO detectors has been performed in the past 12 months.
Fire drill documentation is not properly being documented and filled out.
Oct 23, 2025Fire
Approval Status: Disapproved. Next inspection scheduled on or after 11/22/2025.
Facility unable to provide documentation showing that monthly testing of CO detectors have been performed in the past 12 months
The fire drill documentation is not properly being documented and filled out
No documentation provided to verify that the facility conducting the required annual inspection of fire-resistance-rated construction
Facility unable to provide documentation for the 5 year internal pipe testing and the 5 year FDC hydro testing
Oct 6, 2025Investigation
A follow-up inspection on 2025-11-19 regarding this deficiency (and a separate one, 69039) found no deficiencies.
Facility failed to maintain proper hot and cold holding temperatures for Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF). Multiple items recorded below safe temperature thresholds, and temperature logs were incomplete.
Aug 27, 2024Fire
The inspection report dated 08/27/2024 states that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.
Kitchen and resident room 621 using unapproved multi-plug adapters.
S2 Housekeeping door did not close/latch properly.
Facility unable to provide documentation for fuel testing; 2022 results were deficient.
Extension cords in use in resident room 621, wellness exam room, and Lifestyle & Leisure Director's office.
Forward flow and quarterly sprinkler inspections scheduled but no documentation provided.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual and semi-annual hood cleaning.
Facility unable to provide service report for current kitchen suppression system.
Facility unable to provide inventory record of annual inspection/repairs for all fire-resistant-rated doors.
Fire alarm in trouble status; facility unable to provide correction reports for system deficiencies.
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