Village Green Senior Living of West Seattle
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate, and friendly staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
Village Green has received high praise recently for its supportive, family-like staff and seamless transition processes. While older reviews noted concerns regarding food quality and management responsiveness, the more recent feedback suggests a positive shift in culture. We recommend scheduling a tour to observe the current dining experience and asking how they handle communication with families during off-hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
15 reviews on Google“Village Green Senior Living of West Seattle is generally praised for its warm, compassionate staff and convenient location near shopping and transit. While recent reviews highlight a welcoming, family-like atmosphere and good care, older feedback raised concerns regarding food quality and responsiveness of management to inquiries. Prospective families should note that the facility has transitioned from its former name, Daystar, and appears to have improved its reputation in recent years.”
Quality Themes
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- Warm, compassionate, and friendly staff
- Convenient location near shopping and transit
- Home-like, welcoming environment
- Well-maintained grounds and landscaping
Concerns
- Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of responsiveness from management/staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a very welcoming, home-like feel; how do you foster that sense of community during daily activities and social gatherings?
- 2Given the convenient location near West Seattle shopping and transit, what opportunities are there for residents to get out into the community or for families to easily visit?
- 3I see that you actively engage with feedback online; what is your current process for keeping families updated and ensuring open communication regarding a resident's daily well-being?
- 4We want to ensure our loved one enjoys their meals; could you walk us through how the dining program is structured and how you incorporate resident feedback into the menu planning?
- 5Since you have a smaller community of 60 residents, how does your team ensure consistent, personalized attention for each individual throughout the day and night?
- 6In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local healthcare providers?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Everyone there was kind, supportive and such a pleasure to work with. My mom’s stay was short, but they treated her so well for the time she was there.”
“If I can describe Village Green in West Seattle and its employees in one word it would be, FAMILY.”
“What I've discovered is that the people determine the success of a retirement home. Boy, does Daystar have the best staff!”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services
Mar 17, 2026FireCleanReport
Inspection conducted regarding complaint #216395 concerning a bathroom fan fire. The inspector noted the sprinkler activated, the fire department responded, and the system was restored. No IFC (International Fire Code) violations were observed.
Dec 8, 2025Fire
Facility approved; all violations noted during previous related inspection(s) have been corrected.
Corrected
The commercial laundry room fire door was held open with a door wedge.
Corrected
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
A separate follow-up letter indicates no deficiencies were found during a subsequent follow-up inspection on 09/15/2025.
Facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 sampled staff received the second step of a two-step TB test within the required 7 to 21 day window; test was performed 33 days after the first.
Facility failed to ensure 2 of 3 pets obtained certification from a veterinarian confirming they are free of diseases transmittable to humans.
Nov 12, 2024Investigation
The document set includes both the initial Statement of Deficiencies (49870) and a subsequent cover letter stating that a follow-up inspection on 12/19/2024 confirmed all previously cited deficiencies (including those listed in the first letter) were corrected.
The facility failed to ensure a written plan, including a backup plan, was in place for family assistance with medications for 1 of 3 residents (Resident 3), leaving the resident without medication for four days.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection
The document also includes a cover letter dated 04/17/2024 confirming that the deficiencies listed in compliance determination 35454 and 39674 were corrected as of 04/17/2024.; The report also documents specific deficiencies regarding bed rail safety (gaps exceeding maximum standards and lack of risk documentation) for Residents 4 and 6, though these are listed under the broader section of facility operations.
Failed to ensure a sampled staff member received required specialty training for dementia and mental health.
Failed to use an appropriate tool to annually assess special needs related to dementia for 2 sampled residents.
Failed to implement policy for bed mobility devices, placing residents at risk of entrapment.
Failed to clearly define roles/responsibilities of private caregivers or document care needs for medication management/oxygen/behavioral interventions for residents.
Facility failed to obtain a Medical Testing Site Waiver/CLIA certificate for on-site medical tests and failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program (fit-testing) for staff.
Failed to promote safe medication services for sampled residents, resulting in missing or improperly transcribed prescribed medications.
Facility failed to secure hazardous materials, including unlabeled cleaning chemicals, disinfectant, and paint, in areas accessible to ambulatory residents with cognitive/mental health impairments.
Jul 27, 2023Fire10Report
Original inspection on 6/20/2023 resulted in Disapproved status. Re-inspection on 7/27/2023 confirmed all violations corrected.
No established schedule for inspection of fire-rated construction; annual inspection not performed.
Fire alarm circuit breaker in electrical room missing required lock device.
Combustible materials stored in front of fire panel and sprinkler room entrance.
Issues with dry storage in ceiling, kitchen manager office, and kitchen storage above door.
Documentation for 4-year fire/smoke damper inspection not provided.
Extension cord found in use in the Key room.
Quarterly sprinkler inspections not provided.
Documentation for annual fire door inspection not provided.
Missing electrical cover in Key room; resident care items around plug.
Gate placed in path of egress; hardware does not meet requirements.
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