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Mirabella

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight high-quality amenities including pools and fitness centers. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

116 Fairview Avenue North, South Lake Union · Seattle, WA 9810963 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Mirabella offers a high-end, vibrant environment for independent living with excellent amenities and dining. However, families should be aware of reported inconsistencies in care quality within the nursing and rehab units and should verify current policies regarding resident privacy and photography.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews on Google
Mirabella is widely praised as a high-end, resort-style retirement community with excellent amenities, beautiful facilities, and a strong sense of community for independent living residents. However, several reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent service levels, particularly in the nursing and rehabilitation units, and recent reports of privacy issues regarding resident photography.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms4.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • High-quality amenities including pools and fitness centers
  • Excellent dining options and restaurant variety
  • Active resident-led programs and social activities
  • Prime, walkable location in South Lake Union

Concerns

  • Slow response times and inconsistent care in nursing/rehab units (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to service delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Privacy and dignity concerns regarding resident photography (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality and portion sizes in dining (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

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How They Respond to Reviews

73%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given Mirabella’s active social calendar, how are residents encouraged to lead their own programs and shape the community’s social life?
  • 2With your prime location in South Lake Union, what kind of support or safety protocols are in place for residents who enjoy walking to nearby shops and restaurants?
  • 3I noticed you are very active in responding to feedback online; what is your current process for keeping families updated on their loved one's care and addressing any concerns that arise?
  • 4Could you walk me through the staffing structure in the nursing and rehab units to ensure consistent support during busy times of the day?
  • 5How do you balance the vibrant, open atmosphere of the community with the need for individual resident privacy, particularly regarding photography and shared spaces?
  • 6Regarding the dining experience, how do you ensure that portion sizes and meal quality remain consistent across the various restaurant venues?

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Key Review Excerpts

My experience at Mirabella has been wonderful. I have been in this facility now for four months recovering from a bad fracture of my leg. Both in the skilled nursing and on to the assistant care. Everyone from administration to all of the nurses and staff are exceptional.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★★

Do not choose this facility for your last residence (as the majority may) without a thorough look and tour of the second floor. For short-term rehabilitation purposes it seems to be above board. However, if you’re at the end of your twilight years from a terminal illness or other, you could be disappointed by the care you receive.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★☆☆

I was in the rehab unit. Took 3 hours to get a key to unlock the top drawer of my bedside stand. It took 30 min to an hour to get my call light answered. If i asked about something I was told I will check and they never returned.

Rehab patient · 2017☆☆☆☆
Source: 50 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

10total
54deficiencies
Apr 15, 2026Inspection

This document is a cover letter confirming that deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were found during the follow-up inspection on 04/15/2026.; Amended Plan of Correction completion date noted as 12/18/2025.; Inspection report spans pages 15-24. POC completion dates were amended to 12/18/2025 per Jamie Singer.

Full assessment topicsWAC 388-78A-2090

Facility failed to use an appropriate tool to assess dementia needs for 1 resident and failed to complete full assessments within 14 days of move-in for 2 residents.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466Corrected Dec 18, 2025

Failed to ensure the Washington state background inquiry (BGI) for 1 of 2 sampled staff (Staff E) was renewed before the two-year expiration.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aidWAC 388-78A-2474-2-d
Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140

Facility failed to ensure Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) contained necessary care information for 10 residents, including behavior monitoring, hospice services, medication management, wound care, fall prevention, and diabetic management.

Tuberculosis - One testWAC 388-78A-2483Corrected Dec 18, 2025

Failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled staff (Staff B) completed the required one-step tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Tuberculosis Two Step Skin TestingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Mar 1, 2026

Facility failed to ensure staff were current on two-step TB testing.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474Corrected Dec 18, 2025

Failed to ensure 2 of 3 sampled staff completed CPR/first aid training and 1 of 1 sampled staff completed required 12 hours of continuing education.

Continuing educationWAC 388-78A-2474-2-e
Required assisted living facility servicesWAC 388-78A-2170

Facility failed to ensure proper and safe installation of side bed rails (SBR) for 2 residents, placing them at risk of entrapment.

Tuberculosis - Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484Corrected Dec 18, 2025

Failed to complete the two-step TB skin test screening for 1 of 3 sampled staff (Staff D).

Staff training and orientationWAC 388-78A-2474-3
Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320Corrected Dec 18, 2025

Facility failed to evaluate a side bed rail (SBR) as a safe bed mobility device and failed to ensure safe nurse delegation services were implemented for multiple residents.

Feb 23, 2026Enforcement
$700.00Report

This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on November 3, 2025, and January 13, 2026. A civil fine of $700.00 was imposed.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d)(e)(3)

The licensee failed to ensure that four staff members completed the required 12 hours of continuing education (CE).

Feb 23, 2026Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 03/31/2026 confirmed no deficiencies remained.

Tuberculosis Positive test resultWAC 388-78A-2485Corrected Mar 4, 2026

The facility failed to ensure a staff member obtained a chest X-ray within seven days following a positive TB blood test result.

Jan 13, 2026Enforcement
$1,100.00Report

Letter details imposition of civil fines totaling $1,100.00 for uncorrected deficiencies.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474 (2)(d)(e)(3)

Failed to ensure three staff completed first aid training and four staff completed 12 hours of continuing education; previously cited on Nov 3, 2025.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320 (1)(a)(b)(2)(b)(3)(c)

Failed to implement safe Nurse Delegation (ND) services for one resident receiving insulin injections from non-licensed staff; previously cited on Nov 3, 2025.

Tuberculosis—Two step skin testingWAC 388-78A-2484 (2)

Failed to ensure two staff members completed the required two-step TB skin test; previously cited on Nov 3, 2025.

May 6, 2025Fire

The facility was initially 'Disapproved' on 03/03/2025 and subsequently 'Approved' on 05/06/2025 after deficiencies were corrected.

Cleaning of hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, and ductsIFC 606.3.3Corrected May 6, 2025

Incomplete hood cleaning reports for 12/2/2024 and 9/2/2024; missing documentation of corrected deficiencies.

Carbon Monoxide DetectionIFC 0915.1Corrected May 6, 2025

Monthly testing, maintenance, and documentation of CO alarms/detectors missing.

Fire alarm and detection system maintenanceIFC 907.8Corrected May 6, 2025

Annual fire alarm inspection report not provided.

Sprinkler system testing and maintenanceIFC 903.5Corrected May 6, 2025

Annual sprinkler system report not provided.

Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80Corrected May 6, 2025

Missing annual fire door inspection documentation and records of repairs/modifications.

Automatic fire-extinguishing system serviceIFC 904.13.5.2Corrected May 6, 2025

Missing semi-annual servicing records and documentation of deficiencies on main #2.

Sep 11, 2024Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 11/06/2024 found no deficiencies regarding the previous violations.

Licensee's responsibilitiesWAC 388-78A-2730(1)(b)

The facility failed to follow its Respiratory Protection Policy because medical evaluations for employees prior to respirator fit testing were not conducted or reviewed by a Licensed Health Care Professional (LHCP).

Apr 18, 2024Inspection

Includes follow-up inspection summary from 06/28/2024 stating that previous deficiencies (Compliance 42762 and 38162) were corrected.; Report covers pages 8-15 and 25 of 25. Multiple findings regarding Resident 1 (behavior, medication errors), Resident 3 (hospice care planning), Resident 5 (suicide monitoring, blood thinners), and Resident 6 (insulin administration).; Documentation shows recurring medication refusals for Residents 1 and 5 without physician notification or evaluation of negative outcomes. Staff A, B, and C worked for months without completing mandatory facility orientation.; Plan/Attestation Statement includes handwritten date 6/2/2024 and signature dated 4/23/2024.

Negotiated service agreement contentsWAC 388-78A-2140

Facility failed to ensure Negotiated Service Agreements (NSA) contained information to meet care needs for 4 of 4 sampled residents, including lack of behavioral interventions, alternate plans for external caregivers, and monitoring plans for health risks.

Food sanitationWAC 388-78A-2305

Staff failed to wash hands or don gloves during meal preparation, placing 37 residents at risk for foodborne illness.

Safe storage of supplies and equipmentWAC 388-78A-3100

Facility failed to secure hazardous supplies including an unlocked medication cart, air freshener, kitchen knives/scissors, and cleaning chemicals in the Memory Care Unit.

Service agreement planningWAC 388-78A-2130Corrected Jun 2, 2024

Facility failed to update a resident's negotiated service agreement regarding necessary safety interventions for a resident prone to inserting their arm between their wheelchair's armrest and wheel.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Facility failed to implement safe Nurse Delegation services for residents, and failed to document that the RN delegator supervised or evaluated the medication administration competency of staff.

Specialized training for dementiaWAC 388-78A-2510

Staff A, B, and C did not complete required dementia and mental health specialty training.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210

Facility failed to implement systems for safe medication services, including missed insulin injections for Resident 6 and failure to transcribe a medication dosage increase for Resident 1.

Coordination of health care servicesWAC 388-78A-2350

Facility failed to coordinate care with primary care providers for residents, failed to perform pre-admission assessments, and failed to follow physician orders for wound care and blood sugar monitoring.

Monitoring residents' well-beingWAC 388-78A-2120Corrected Jun 2, 2024

Facility failed to evaluate and take appropriate action for significant unintended/unplanned weight changes for a resident, failing to report weight changes to the physician per policy.

Medication refusalWAC 388-78A-2230

Facility failed to notify physicians or evaluate outcomes when residents repeatedly refused medications.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474

Facility failed to ensure newly hired staff completed required facility orientation before having routine interaction with residents.

Apr 9, 2024Fire

Initial inspection on 02/15/2024 was Disapproved; follow-up inspection on 04/09/2024 confirmed all violations were corrected.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 604.3 2018

Blocked electrical panel found in kitchen dish room

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1 2018

Memory care area in electrical room has penetrations

Circuit identifiction and AccessibilityNFPA 72 10.6.5.2

Fire alarm circuit breaker missing locking device

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A

Facility did not provide schedule for inspection of Fire-Rated construction

Activation TestIFC 1031.10.1 2018

Emergency lights not working in parking lot and AL balcony

Extension CordsIFC 604.5 2018

Extension cord found in AL laundry room

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2018

Multiple doors failing to latch (rooms 345, 327, 328, 323, and AL trash shoot)

NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80

Facility did not provide schedule for inspection of Fire Doors

Unapproved conditionsIFC 604.6 2018

Exposed wires in memory care kitchen; Open junction box in AL trash room by elevator

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018

Missing escutcheon ring; missed sprinkler testing; loaded sprinkler heads; bent sprinkler head

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