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Supported Living · Seattle, WA
18300 Cascade Ave S Suite 251, Southcenter · Seattle, WA 98188
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Catalog updated Aug 3, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Public Google reviewers rate Res-Care Washington INC (pierce County) highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and attentive care staff, high-quality, diverse dining options. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Families considering Merrill Gardens at Tukwila can expect a high-quality, hotel-like environment characterized by exceptionally compassionate and responsive staff. Reviewers consistently praise the diverse dining options, vibrant activity programs, and the modern, well-maintained, and wheelchair-accessible facility. While the community is overwhelmingly positive, the transition from independent to assisted living is noted as a significant life change that the staff helps manage through strong communication.
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Reviewers across all years consistently describe the staff as compassionate, professional, and attentive to resident needs.
Reviewers noted that staff are responsive and helpful in communicating during the transition to the community.
Residents and family members frequently mention that the facility is kept very clean and well-maintained.
Multiple reviewers describe the food as top-notch, delicious, and offering great variety including international options.
Reviewers highly value the wide range of activities, from crafts and movies to exercise and outings.
Family members specifically praise the care and environment provided for residents with memory issues.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Merrill Gardens Tukwila were incredibly helpful and supportive in the last months of my father's life. The care team was responsive and engaged, and they helped make a difficult time a little easier.”
“The staff and caregivers at Merrill Gardens Tukwila were truly wonderful! Shannon helped us plan the move while my father in law was still in the hospital and in rehabilitation.”
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Follow-up inspection on 2026-01-07 indicated that the deficiencies listed (WAC 388-101D-0205, WAC 388-101D-0025-2-c, WAC 388-101D-0170-2-a) were corrected.
Provider failed to provide adequate staff to meet the needs of 4 residents as identified in their support plans, placing clients at risk for neglect and falls.
Provider failed to use Client 1's Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) to develop the Individual Instructions and Support Plan (IISP), resulting in the client not receiving identified care and assistance for bed mobility.
Provider failed to provide a safe environment for Client 1, resulting in injuries and possible concussion from falling out of bed without proper safeguards.
The document set includes a follow-up letter dated 01/12/2024 stating that deficiencies for WAC 388-101D-0150-2, 0150-5, and 0150-6 (Compliance Determination 35160) were corrected.
Provider failed to ensure clear bowel protocols for three clients prescribed PRN laxatives, resulting in vague administration instructions and potential risk of harm.
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