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Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
104 Burnett Avenue S, Renton, WA 98057
Featured Review
5
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June 22, 2024
My wife moved into Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre a few days ago. They prepared me very well for what was going to happen. They explained the situation or the process. I knew nothing about this, so I was very, very worried. I didn't know what was going on, but my wife was okay. She's assimilating in. I see her for maybe an hour twice a day, and she just seems calmer and happier at the moment than when she was home. The people there just seemed to care more. And they're doing a terrific job. The food is very good and it's just enough, and it varies. So, I'm happy with the restaurant. It's open for 12 hours a day, which is plenty. I can get it to go if I need it because all the people are very pleasant and knowledgeable. Everybody seemed to know what they were doing and what I should be doing. Everything is great right now. I've only been there a couple of days. We've been talking with them and visiting them for a while, so, they've exceeded my expectations.
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Bedroom Type
one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, studio
Starting Price
$2,900/mo
Care Types
Continuing Care Communities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Bedroom Type
one bedroom apartment, studio
Starting Price
$2,576/mo
Care Types
Continuing Care Communities, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Bedroom Type
one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, studio
Starting Price
$3,765/mo
Care Types
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care Communities
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About Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre in Renton, Washington
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is located in downtown Renton across from the new transit center, near shopping and restaurants. Our apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social outing. With our on-site Active Living Director, scheduled transportation and Anytime Dining program - there are opportunities to make new friends or entertain old ones right outside your front door. Welcome to Merrill Gardens, a one of a kind retirement community. Call today to reserve your apartment!
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre offers independent living, assisted living and respite care.
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Services and Amenities of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre in Renton, Washington
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Laundry Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
- Nurse on Staff (24 Hours)
Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Health Services
- Pharmacy on-site
Languages
- English spoken
- Spanish Spoken
- Cantonese spoken
- Korean spoken
- Japanese spoken
- Vietnamese spoken
Pets
- Pets
Additional Amenity Information
- Special Comment: Located in downtown Renton across from the transit center. Nearby riverfront parks with recreation and walking paths. Rooftop patio with flower boxes. Wellness center. Gathering rooms. Billards table. Grand Piano. Library. Nearby Cedar River Dog Park. Farmer's market within walking distance. Complimentary internet access. Garage for residents. Modern electronic security key system.
- State Licenses: 2131
Costs for Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre in Renton, Washington
Assisted Living
$2,900
Starting Price
Independent Living
$2,900
Starting Price
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Reviews of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre in Renton, Washington
4.7
(17 reviews)
Facility
4.9
Staff
5.0
Food
4.8
Activities
5.0
Value
4.3
Bruce
5
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September 18, 2024
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre was very nice. It's a bit pricey, but it's a beautiful facility. They have different clubs with crafts and stuff like that. They have nice areas where you could go out and sit. There are a lot of flowers. People who are interested in gardening, that's a possibility. They provide meals and entertainment. It's very nice. The staff members were very cordial and very nice during the time we were there. We had a meal there and it was good. They had the menu, and so they had a variety. My wife is gluten intolerant, and so they were able to provide that. The food was excellent. The staff was very good. The facilities were excellent.
Provider Response
Robert
5
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June 22, 2024
My wife moved into Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre a few days ago. They prepared me very well for what was going to happen. They explained the situation or the process. I knew nothing about this, so I was very, very worried. I didn't know what was going on, but my wife was okay. She's assimilating in. I see her for maybe an hour twice a day, and she just seems calmer and happier at the moment than when she was home. The people there just seemed to care more. And they're doing a terrific job. The food is very good and it's just enough, and it varies. So, I'm happy with the restaurant. It's open for 12 hours a day, which is plenty. I can get it to go if I need it because all the people are very pleasant and knowledgeable. Everybody seemed to know what they were doing and what I should be doing. Everything is great right now. I've only been there a couple of days. We've been talking with them and visiting them for a while, so, they've exceeded my expectations.
Provider Response
Carol
5
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June 8, 2024
My dad is a resident of Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. I like the staff, I like the food, and I like the nursing care they have. They're friendly, professional, and caring. It's clean and comfortable. However, I wish their dining staffers were a little more patient, but overall they're pretty good. It's pretty expensive though. For services, they have rides to medical appointments. They have fun outings, happy hour, sometimes live entertainment, and games. And then they have extra care, which is important for us.
Provider Response
Robin
5
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January 4, 2023
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is a very nice facility. Nothing's bad about it at all. It's just that downtown Renton is the one they're at, and the neighborhood is just getting a little bit challenging. Crime is higher in the area, and they're not flexible. They've got rigid rules. They will not accommodate things. My parents are not allowed to park their scooters down in their garage. So it's a big thing to do, carrying your stuff back upstairs into the elevator with limited mobility. It is a big hassle. The staff is nice. They're great and the food is really good. If it weren't for the fact that it's so big and they have to abide by very strict rules and Renton is the neighborhood that is not good anymore, it is a perfect place for my parents. Also, they've got all kinds of stuff. There are arts and crafts, and physical therapy, and they've enjoyed that.
Provider Response
Teri
5
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September 15, 2022
The rooms at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre were a little older. I loved it was a very busy place, and there were lots of different activities. There were some women playing games, and people chatting on the patio. They just seemed very happy. The staff we met was wonderful. Their dining room is open all day. If you wanted to go for an afternoon snack, you could. It wasn't prohibited to eat only the 1 to 3 meals there. It was nice. We actually had a meal there, and it was good. They also have another level of care that the other ones didn't offer. It's a level between assisted living and memory care called transitional care, and I really liked that.
Provider Response
Maureen
5
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January 9, 2022
Of the places I've visited, Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre was my favorite. Its location to where I live, to a lot of the services, and just the size, seemed to be a better fit for my mom. There was just a certain energy when I went in that I really liked. I liked that on their second floor they had a patio area where residents could bring their own flower pots and do gardening, which is something my mom enjoys. I think that was one of the key things, and the location was really good. There are a lot of the amenities, as far as taking members to appointments, grocery stores, and activities. A lot of the different locations were fairly similar, but I really liked the second floor patio where members could garden. They do assisted living as well as memory care, which is really important. The person who gave the tour was very helpful. It was my first tour and probably my longest tour. She took me to several different rooms and locations on different sides of the building, and different floors, so that was very helpful. As far as the size of the rooms, I would say they're all pretty comparable with each of the other locations.
Provider Response
IssyJill
5
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October 11, 2020
My mother has lived at MG Renton for over 5 years. During that time she has transitioned from being fully independent to needing quite a bit of assistance with tasks of daily living. Throughout all the staff has been very caring and helpful. When things do come up, they are very responsive to my questions and concerns. It's a very welcoming place and I really feel that all the staff have the welfare of residents at the forefront of their approach.
Chris
5
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June 21, 2019
I toured Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. It was super nice but they didn't have memory care; they only provide assisted living. They have excellent staff members. The room I saw there was great, and it's probably better than the room my relatives are getting at another community. I toured on a Saturday, and they were having a pre-Easter Sunday with all the families visiting there. The staff members interact really great with everyone. Other than not having memory care, it would have been THE place to go. I didn't have a meal during the tour, but they brought over brunch one time, which was nice. They're excellent people.
Terese555751
4
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March 7, 2017
We were able to had a tour at Merrill Gardens, and we saw that the place was kind of run down a little bit although the building itself and the rooms were very nice. They had an inner courtyard which was nice. They had good food as we were able to eat lunch there.
Patricia136835
5
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November 9, 2016
Merrill Gardens was the nicest place we visited. It is A-1, but expensive, with $5000 upfront fee to reserve an apartment, and that is not refundable. Their food was good, their amenities were great, and it's a brand-new building, but it is kind of out of sight for a lot of people. The studio at over $2000 and a 1-bedroom at over $3000 are a lot. The staff was great, they seated us for lunch and came back and check to make sure everything was fine, they brought us all the lease information, and that was great. They showed us what was available, the dining area was very nice, the service was quick, and overall it was an enjoyable experience.
Douglas233322
4
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September 18, 2016
Merrill Gardens seemed very clean and well run. We had lunch there, and the food was excellent. The rooms seemed very nice.
Dave183822
5
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June 30, 2016
My mom lives in Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre. There is nothing wrong with this community at all. It is just the cost is getting prohibitive. It’s basically independent, living but they can help with medication if you need it.
Anonymous visitor5
5
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January 19, 2016
I’m now on the waiting list of Merrill Gardens at Renton. It has everything I want, and it is in Renton; my son lives a mile away. There’s a process that they put you through of which I’m still in the middle. I go to church in Burien, and if I went into Merrill Gardens, I could walk there. It is not just a retirement center; it has assisted living, so if I get to the point where I need assistance, they’re there, and I won’t have to change facilities. I had lunch there, met a number of people, and have been back three times now. One of the church members is on the staff, but I found that out after I applied. There are walking paths close by, and I’m right downtown in Renton, so I can walk around town. It has a lot of advantages, as far as I’m concerned.
Betty105712050
4
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June 18, 2015
I was in Merrill Gardens for about 6 weeks. I didn’t care for it. It’s regimented; it’s a bit pricey too. You feel like you’re in a sanitarium of some sort even though it’s a nice place. It’s right in the middle of downtown, and at night, the ambulance goes by and the traffic is noisy. It is right next to a bus depot that they put on one of the main streets, and it’s really loud. I have a friend that lives there, and she doesn’t care for it either. They fix what they want to fix, and they fix you your big meal at noon. If you need to go to a doctor’s appointment, they have cars that take you, and they charge $40 an hour or so.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review. We appreciate your feedback and we are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please contact us directly if you are willing to provide additional feedback.
Caring79503450
4
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March 28, 2014
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre was very nice. Everything was wonderful. It was a newer site. They just opened for residency. The environment was very nice. It was like walking into a cruise boat. Everything was new and beautiful. I also saw the dining room with white linen tablecloth and people being waited on. They didn't have to get their food. There was a little salad buffet area which was definitely a step up. It was very nice in there. I have seen a lot of social people there. Right at the kitty-corner from there is the Renton Senior Center, so it is very convenient for the seniors to walk over there for activities. Everything I had seen was a plus. The location was great. The only bad thing is that they didn't have what we were looking for. They didn't have a daycare.
Glenn4
5
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September 27, 2013
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre is in central and downtown Renton so the location is close to the river. As far as the location, it may be easy for an elderly person to walk through the banks. You get to and from the grocery store being right downtown. It's a hotel, resort-type atmosphere. They have an open-ended lunch menu with an open-ended time so you don't need to go from 4pm-5pm to catch dinner. You can go anytime in the evening up until they close their dining area and order off the menu from whatever they have and whatever you want which is very different than other facilities. The most attractive feature for my parents is that they have some people they know there.
Fred5
5
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May 30, 2013
The staff at Merrill Gardens were very helpful and had been great. The rooms are excellent. The menu and food were very good. They took the residents to casinos, shows, trips, movies, entertainment, etc. They had something going on for the people everyday. However, the rate was too expensive for me.
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