The Gardens at Marysville, Independent Living & Assisted Liv
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, attentive, and professional staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
The Gardens at Marysville is widely praised for its clean environment and highly engaged staff, making it a strong candidate for independent and assisted living. However, if you are seeking memory care, ensure you have a clear, written understanding of their assessment process and waitlist policies, as some families have reported discrepancies between initial promises and actual care capabilities.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
42 reviews on Google“The Gardens at Marysville is frequently praised for its compassionate staff, clean environment, and engaging activities that help residents thrive. While many families report successful transitions and high-quality care, some reviewers have raised significant concerns regarding the facility's ability to manage residents with declining health or memory needs, specifically citing issues with waitlists and assessment accuracy.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and professional staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility grounds
- Active and engaging life enrichment programs
- Compassionate support during resident transitions
Concerns
- Inaccurate resident assessments regarding memory care needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with waitlist management and placement promises (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that resident and family input to continuously improve the daily experience here?
- 2With your active life enrichment program, what are some of the most popular activities or outings that residents are currently participating in?
- 3How do you handle the transition process for new residents to ensure their initial assessment accurately reflects their needs and preferences?
- 4Can you walk me through your process for managing waitlists and how you keep families updated on availability and placement timelines?
- 5Given your focus on compassionate support, what protocols are in place to handle medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the night or on weekends?
- 6How do you maintain the high standard of cleanliness and grounds maintenance that residents seem to enjoy so much?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I visit every other day, at different times… just so I can see what goes on. I’m really impressed by how this place is ran. Let me start with the grounds: Clean! The flowers, bushes, trees are well taken care of. No trash thrown anywhere. Inside lobby: No “poo” smell at anytime I’ve shown up.”
“The leadership team at The Gardens went above and beyond to ensure that the move was seamless, comfortable, safe, and emotionally supportive. They anticipated needs, medication, kept us informed, and took time to”
“Mom has lived her for a little over a month after having a stroke. She is thriving! There are tons of activities, the staff listens to the residents and makes things they want happen.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Aug 27, 2025Fire11Report
Inspection conducted 07/23/2025 resulted in 'Disapproved' status. A follow-up inspection on 08/27/2025 confirmed all violations were corrected.
Open junction box in corridor near 321 exposing inner wiring.
Extension cords used as permanent wiring in maintenance storage room, kitchen behind refrigerator, and business office.
Multiple fire doors (stairs near 321, 319, 311, laundry near 310, 304, 301, 115, 112) blocked open.
Multiple doors (stairs near 321, 318, 315, 314, 219, 118) failed to close and latch automatically.
Sprinkler head in kitchen office is painted and requires replacement.
Extinguisher in electrical room behind maintenance office missed annual maintenance.
Manual pull station at main entrance blocked by a sign.
Scooter blocking emergency exit in garden dining room.
Emergency egress light near 108 failed to illuminate during test.
Missing required exit instructions within 6 feet of keypads for emergency exit near 108.
Oxygen cylinder in room 215 not secured.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection
Includes follow-up inspection letter dated 2025-01-30 stating no deficiencies were found during the follow-up and referencing corrected WAC codes 388-78A-2474-3, 2484, 2484-1, and 2484-2.
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 6 staff members completed facility orientation prior to providing care.
Facility failed to ensure 5 of 6 staff were screened for TB within 3 days of employment and failed to ensure a timely second step test for others.
Sep 30, 2024Fire11Report
Inspection on 09/30/2024 confirmed all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.
Supplies and equipment blocking access to electrical panel in electrical room.
Resident room doors 115, 112, and 121 blocked open.
Emergency egress light near private dining failed test.
Open junction boxes exposing inner wiring in staff lounge ceiling and hallway ceiling near copy room.
Unsealed penetration near 309 and 12x12 inch holes in maintenance office ceiling not repaired.
Facility unable to provide documentation for monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
Facility unable to provide documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning.
Multiple cross-corridor fire doors and room 208 door would not close and latch automatically.
Facility not using installed fire alarm system to conduct drills on day and swing shifts.
Facility unable to provide documentation for annual fire resistance rated construction material inspection.
Missing documentation for forward flow test; missing/sagging escutcheon plates; painted sprinkler head.
Jan 18, 2024FireCleanReport
An inspection was conducted regarding a report of broken water pipes (complaint #114470). A sprinkler pipe rupture occurred on 01/13/24; the sprinkler system control valve was secured, and fire watch is being conducted with 15-minute rounds by a dedicated trained person until repairs are completed. No violations were observed.
Dec 18, 2023Fire12Report
Final inspection on 12/18/2023 confirmed all previous violations were corrected.
No documentation provided for semi-annual hood cleaning.
Extinguisher in kitchen obstructed by brooms, mops, and aprons.
Exit signs near room 205, 1st floor stairwell B, and kitchen lacked secondary power source.
Electrical outlet in break room missing faceplate.
Sprinkler heads near room 321 and 313 are sagging too low.
Multiple emergency egress lights near rooms 321, 205, and fireplace room failed to illuminate during test.
Multiple fire doors (room #313, dining/kitchen area, and laundry room) failed to close and latch from open position.
Smoke detectors in beauty shop, nurses office, and activities room within 36 inches of air supply/return.
15 resident room fire doors blocked open by various items.
Combustible material stored within 18 inches of ceiling in storage near room 307.
No documentation provided for 4-year fire and smoke damper inspection.
No documentation provided for required smoke detector sensitivity testing.
Dec 5, 2023Investigation
A follow-up inspection on 01/04/2024 (referenced in a separate cover letter dated 01/10/2024) confirmed that these deficiencies were corrected.
Facility failed to ensure violations from two State Fire Marshal inspections (08/16/2023 and 09/26/2023) were corrected, specifically regarding sprinkler maintenance, emergency egress lights, and fire door operations.
Sep 26, 2023Fire12Report
Facility received an initial inspection on 08/16/2023 and a follow-up re-inspection on 09/26/2023 where several violations remained uncorrected. Recommend enforcement action to DSHS.
Combustible material stored within 18 inches of ceiling in storage near room #307.
Resident room #313 and 1st floor laundry to corridor door would not close and latch.
Smoke detector heads installed within 36 inches of air supply/return in beauty shop, nurse's office, and activities room.
15 resident room fire doors blocked open by various items.
Portable fire extinguisher in kitchen obstructed by brooms, mops, and aprons.
Emergency exit signs failed to have secondary power source for emergency illumination.
Electrical outlet without a faceplate in break room exposing inner electrical fixture.
Facility unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection.
Facility unable to provide documentation for required smoke detector sensitivity testing.
Facility unable to provide documentation for semi-annual hood cleaning.
Sprinkler heads near room #321 and #313 are sagging too low in the ceiling.
Emergency egress light near room #321 failed to illuminate during test.
Jun 7, 2023FireCleanReport
The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint (ref# 84812) regarding a resident smoking while on oxygen. The fire marshal noted no violations were observed and the facility had a smoking plan in place. The resident had attempted to light a cigarette fragment ('snipe') in his room and suffered facial burns. 911 was called and the resident was transported to the ER.
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