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Featured Review
5
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December 24, 2019
I love El Dorado West and I love the people there and the community itself. My mother was really content there even though she was only there for a short time. Her apartment was very nice and very clean, and the place is beautiful. I got to eat there a couple of times, the meal was very delicious and nourishing. The food was very good.
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About El Dorado West in Burien, Washington
For three generations, we have provided excellent service and care for seniors. We recognize the true foundation of a home starts with the community of people residing there�living, learning and growing together. We go beyond providing practical care and support�we create a village that feels like family.
Independent living offers both freedom and peace of mind for active residents who want to live a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that alleviate the stresses of everyday life such as cooking, housekeeping, home repairs and much more. Along with planned events and social opportunities, residents can maintain their independence while living in an affordable, comfortable community.
Assisted living offers long-term, personalized care and daily support services. From housekeeping to personal hygiene, meals and assistance with activities of daily living, we are committed to helping our residents live as independently as possible while doing our part to make sure they are happy and healthy. Residents enjoy an enriched lifestyle with many opportunities for social engagement, while their families find peace of mind knowing that their loved one is well cared for.
We offer long-term services specifically designed for residents with Alzheimer�s disease, dementia or other forms of memory loss. We are specifically designed to support the comfort, security and specialized needs of residents who face the challenges of memory loss. Supported by the latest research in memory care, our dedicated and highly trained staff have specialized training to better assist residents with cognitive impairments.
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options
Services and Amenities of El Dorado West in Burien, Washington
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Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: $2000 Community Fee
- Special Comment: Celebrating more than 30 years - El Dorado West is a gracious, brand new building surrounding a lovely garden courtyard. We are conveniently located near Seahurst Park, Salmon Creek and not far from Sea-Tac Airport.
- State Licenses: 2140
Costs for El Dorado West in Burien, Washington
Assisted Living
$3,100
Starting Price
Independent Living
$3,100
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Memory Care
$4,350
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Reviews of El Dorado West in Burien, Washington
4.0
(23 reviews)
Facility
4.6
Staff
4.3
Food
3.6
Activities
4.0
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4.0
Debbie
5
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July 24, 2022
I toured El Dorado West. The people were nice. The place was clean. I visited once before, and they had a fitness area, a television room, a movie room, and a gathering room. The staff was very nice. They have a gym, too.
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Catherine
4
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June 26, 2022
I liked El Dorado West. It was very clean, and the people were very friendly. The lady who gave the tour was very helpful and very friendly. They have a van that takes people to appointments and a lot of activities. Overall, I just generally thought it looked like a good place.
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Krista
5
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May 7, 2022
El Dorado West seemed like a very friendly place, it had a lot of amenities, and really, the one key factor for my parents is that they know someone there so that helped them choose that location. The actual location was also key for my parents as it's near all their doctors and those kinds of things. They will be moving into their assisted living in mid-May. Their staff members are very friendly, very informative, and very helpful.
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John
5
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December 25, 2021
El Dorado West was a great place. It would be our #1 choice. It's a beautiful place and immaculate. If I was looking for a long-term community, I would move there today. That's how much I liked it. They do a nice job for those folks. They have memory care there, but it's full. It's about as close as you could get to being at your own home. They provide a good atmosphere and activities. It's not depressing. They're very thorough there. I walked the whole facility and I'm pretty particular and it was immaculate. The staff was nice. They're nice to the residents. I like the fact they know their residents by name. It makes them feel more of a part of a community, not just a resident. I looked at two different types of rooms, but I would describe them as more than enough room and I think priced accordingly. The food and the menu choices looked good. They go the extra mile to make sure their folks are happy. I've never been there before, so I don't have the incentive to be nice here, but It's a wonderful place. The dining area had plenty of seating. They have people spaced accordingly, very upbeat, light and bright, accessible, and nice. The common areas are nice. They have a movie area. All the areas are nice. They showed their monthly schedule of activities for seniors. They had a beauty shop if they need their hair done. They're having a holiday party for their residents and their staff. They have shopping trips. All of these things are on a monthly schedule that people can sign up for that are more active. I think that's nice because they have quite a bit of assistance there. It's immaculate. The buildings were in very good shape. The common areas were in good shape, the hallways, the apartments themselves. You could tell the building was well maintained and there were no smells. It's a nice place. I was impressed. I didn't expect to see what I saw. They weren't trying to upsell me. They were more on giving me information to understand the community, the environment, and what they have for residents, which is what I was there for. The place sold itself. It's beautiful, well maintained, and up-to-date. It's not dismal. It's not lacking in maintenance. You could tell that they maintain everything from the common outside areas, garden areas, interior, exterior, and the parking lot was clean. It had a nice appeal when you drive up. The lobby was very appealing. The dining room was appealing. They did a good job for their community. Overall, the value for your dollar, that's an exceptional place.
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GD04062021A
5
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May 12, 2021
My mother-in-law is moving into El Dorado West. They were very personable, and it was very nice and clean. She is going into the memory care section, and they really explained how they would be able to accommodate her. It was an overall good experience. The room was very clean, and they are putting brand new flooring in the room she's gonna be in, so it's very nice. When I toured the memory care, they were doing an activity with their current residents. It's hard for me to comment on the food because she hasn't moved in yet, but it looked like they had a nice menu.
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Jill
5
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February 23, 2021
I went to El Dorado West. It was very lovely, I loved it, and it was a beautiful place. The staff was gracious, welcoming, and very informative. The gal that helped me, Jill, was just wonderful. It was great, and I think we're going to move forward with securing a room there. It's very clean, well maintained, the room was clean, and I was very impressed.
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Kimberly
5
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October 2, 2020
We went to El Dorado West. It looked nice, the people seemed nice, and I liked everything about it, but it was out of our price range. The room was great. It was actually nice. If we could afford it we would have chosen that place.
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Rosemary
5
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December 24, 2019
I love El Dorado West and I love the people there and the community itself. My mother was really content there even though she was only there for a short time. Her apartment was very nice and very clean, and the place is beautiful. I got to eat there a couple of times, the meal was very delicious and nourishing. The food was very good.
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Reviewer1127
4
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December 2, 2019
El Dorado West is very nice, clean, very open, and easily accessible. The staff is friendly and outgoing. The food is OK. They try to entertain the residents, they go out on outings, and they have a band that comes in. They are constantly cleaning up. They just need to hire a more professional cook. The food could definitey use some improvement.
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Retired Professional
3
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March 18, 2019
Over the years residents have been respected and listened to, the management always cheerfully accepted compliments from everyone, suggestions however are another story. Management seems to forget that their profits come directly from the residents and Social Services - the residents are their customers. There is an unwillingness to address difficult situations, or think outside the box, nor does management follow thru. The attitude practiced is one of it's over - put it behind us. The community would benefit greatly from a licensed social worker for the mental and emotional health of the residents. Reviews are often written by memory care residents.
kathyfowler
5
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May 2, 2018
I would say the ElDorado is one of the best retirement communities in Washington.All of the staff are proficient,kind and dedicated to making this the best place possible.The activities are varied,interesting and fun enhanced by the fun of doing them with other residents.The dining is nutritious and delicious and also enhanced by the residents company.The ElDorado is run like a well tuned watch.The residents are friendly and kind.I am so happy here;I would recommend the ElDorado to anyone
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SC
1
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July 17, 2017
My sister had a bad experience at El Dorado West. They always forgot to give her the medications. If she didn’t show up for breakfast or dinner, they never went looking for her. One night I had to take her to the hospital and got back at 2:00 in the morning; it took them almost 30 minutes to come to the door and let us in. One morning I went to visit her, they told me she was still at the hospital. I told them I took her back at 1:00 in the morning, and they didn’t know. Half the people there were diabetics, and they gave out sugar donuts and cookies all day.
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Charlene611484
4
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December 6, 2016
I thought the food at El Dorado West was very good. I had a pork chop, and it was very tender. I think the care is fine. The staff was friendly and helpful, answered questions, and were very easy to work with. It’s very clean and organized.
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Frank076243
5
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November 17, 2016
El Dorado West Retirement is very clean, nice, and new. The staff is very well-trained, and they work with my mother-in-law well. She's very happy there. They take them out once a week for a drive, and they try to get them exercise in memory care. In a sense, they just leave them alone and let them hang out with each other, and they seem to really like it. The staff is genuinely interested and patient, and they do a good job in getting people under control. It's just a very calm environment.
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Patricia265437
3
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November 9, 2016
I have nothing really great to say about El Dorado, the lunch service took almost 2 hours, and there didn't seem to be a lot of cheerfulness among the people. It was comfortable, but also kind of institutional; there were no sitting areas for people. It did not have an uplifting feeling about it. It was not where I would want to go. The staff was very nice; she seated us, but we did not see her again until we left. She gave us the apartment information and her card to call her back. They had a beauty salon, happy hour, a library, and a TV room.
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child that cares
3
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September 27, 2016
My parents are residents and they are overall happy with their independent apartment and the building. Like others we find it to be a very clean, friendly and attractive place. The dining is the one large detractor. It is not run at all like a restaurant - more like a slow motion school lunchroom where everything is done in an assembly line fashion (one person brings around the water for everyone, another a salad for everyone.. you get the idea). , The wait for food can be quite long - often 30 - 60 minutes. Menu choices are very limited,and there is little in the way of fresh vegetables or fruit - a very small salad is about it. Residents appear to be resigned to it. Very sad.
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I'm a child of resident
3
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January 5, 2016
The place is new, fresh and very pretty. The floor plan of the apartment is really nice and the staff for the most part is very friendly and helpful. It's a good location near the Highline Hospital and other doctors. The biggest negative is that the food poor and unappetizing. The meals at dinner are small without much ability to substitute. The transportations to doctors is too minimal to be useful. Rent is reasonable but any additional services cost quite a bit and it all starts adding up quick.
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Craig19
5
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September 26, 2015
El Dorado West Retirement seemed a very good place. We are very happy with the lady that toured us all over the facility. We were happy with our tour even if they don’t have any availability at that time. The apartments are very clean and orderly.
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Caring107254550
4
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June 1, 2015
The facilities of El Dorado West were really nice and beautiful. The common rooms were very nice. We talked to some of the tenants that live there, and they liked it very much. The rooms were very small. We were looking at studio apartments that were really the size of my bathroom. It is very small. It was so much money that the only other additional assistance we were interested in setting up was for somebody to help my brother setup his pill and hand it off to him. It was so expensive that we couldn't afford it. We selected it to visit because they had memory care. They interviewed my brother, and they told us that they thought he could begin at least in the assisted living, but the memory care would be available if he needed it at some later point. They would not show us the rooms in memory care. So eventually if that is where he is going to end up, I'm not going to position him anywhere where they won't show us what it looks like.
Provider Response
El Dorado offers up to 17 different apartment sizes and shapes from studio’s to two bedroom apartments. We are very competitively priced and would be wiling to compare our prices with anyone in our area. We do not want to interrupt the programming and environment in our Memory Care area except for a select few of qualified and ready individuals. We prefer to keep the strangers walking through our memory care area to a minimum. It is also at this moment at capacity so there are no unoccupied units to show. We of course want someone to know exactly what they are getting before they move in and would make every opportunity available.
Caring102790350
4
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February 23, 2015
They had a little party going on when we visited El Dorado. It's great and beautiful, and the staff were very helpful and super friendly. They gave us a lot of their time. The rooms were lovely. The food was good, and the dining area was beautiful; it was more like a restaurant. They go out to restaurants, stores, casinos, and church.
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georate
5
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February 8, 2015
It's a beautiful community. The environment is very home like, I would definitely love to live there if I met the age requirements. The employees all greet you with a smile, and are very friendly and welcome you like VIP. Every resident seemed involved in an activity, groups near the fireplace enjoying fresh baked bread with coffee and cocoa, the others are playing card games, everyone is so happy there. Very, very impressive.
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Caring95478350
3
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September 30, 2014
El Dorado West Retirement Community was very nice. A friend of mine was staying there, so I happened to go there a few times. The environment was very clean. It is a new building and they just added the memory care. My friend was taken very good care of and the people there were very nice. We were trying to put my father in there, but they wouldn't take him because he needed too much care. The rooms were very nice, and like I said, it was very clean.
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Caring72148050
3
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October 28, 2013
At that time of our visit, El Dorado did have a great entertainment thing going on for their residents while they were having their dinner. This facility has both independent and assisted living. They're on repeated corporate ownership changes and at the moment, they're very much under construction. What happens when they get these corporate changes is that they can change the rules and the rent. Prices are being raised because of this. There was one lady that was there and she was nice but she was also pretty much in a flurry. Residents were coming to her trying to figure out where they're going to go. Another thing with this facility is that they can't tolerate people who get a little bit argumentative. So it's great if you're a really sweet older person, but if you're not and you're cranky, you can't be there. However, having mood swings and being cranky are part of the dementia condition.
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