Merrill Gardens at Ballard

My dad moved here a few months ago. We are so happy with the progress he has made while there. Before he moved in, he was living off of junk food and very rarely leaving his apartment. Now, he sends me photos of all the tasty meals he eats and he signs up for almost every activity. He’s socializing in weekly domino games, nightly movie nights, and Friday happy hours. The staff is also really amazing. Everyone is so kind and helpful. They all know him by name and check in with everyone regularly. I love that we can visit whenever we want and partake in a meal &/or activity. We can also receive the weekly and monthly newsletters. We’re so, so happy he moved in to Merrill. 100/10

Exceptional Independent Living Experience I couldn't be more impressed with Merrill Gardens and the entire team]! My father moved here 2 years ago and is thriving! His community network is strong, and thanks to the daily chair exercise classes, his balance seems better than ever. The staff here genuinely cares about creating a vibrant, engaging community for all residents. The facility is immaculately maintained, from the beautifully landscaped grounds to the spotless common areas. What stands out: Spacious, well-designed apartments with modern amenities Diverse calendar of activities (fitness classes, movie nights, game nights) Restaurant-quality dining with plenty of healthy options Responsive and professional staff available 24/7 Great location with easy access to shopping and medi

I was looking for memory care for my mom and met with Ian Mackenzie, the Community Relations Director at Merrill Gardens Ballard. He did a thorough job providing me with the services and benefits of memory care at Merrill Gardens, but he also took the time to educate me on the various options open to my mom for her care, including adult family homes. Ian sincerely cared about my mom as an individual and me as someone who would have to put trust and expense in the care my mom received. He could have chosen to sell just Merrill Gardens to me, but instead, he listened to my requirements and concerns and encouraged me to look at a number of memory care facilities and options before I made a final decision. (In the end, I chose an adult family home for my mom because of the smaller scale and ho

For 2.5 months this past fall, I was actively considering moving into Merrill Gardens and was on the waiting list. During that time, Ian Mackenzie was so supportive and treated me almost as if I already lived there. He went out of his way to facilitate me meeting residents and viewing the different sizes and configurations of their apartments. The residents are friendly and welcoming. Even though I ultimately decided against assisted living, I cannot say enough good about Merrill Gardens.

We moved our mom into Merrill Gardens in Ballard this summer after looking at a few local places and are so happy with our choice. Ian Mackenzie, the Community Relations Director, was so welcoming, and obviously well liked there. He answered our endless questions, and my mom's apartment was in great shape when we moved her in. The staff is so nice (especially Denise at the front desk). The building itself is so beautifully designed inside and is so cozy and different than other senior living residences. Plus, the rooftop deck is amazing! It's a great place for design-minded, intelligent, active seniors looking for a friendly, engaged community. Lots of programming and activities, too, and within walking distance of the library, a JoAnn's, Ballard Farmers market a gorgeous yarn shop, and m