Aljoya Thornton Place in Seattle, WA

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with a stylish sofa and accent pillows against a textured wall.

  • Decor

    An elegant restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Building

    Modern building entrance with a glass awning and potted plants.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and a nightstand featuring a lamp and small plants.

  • Windows

    A well-set dining table in a bright room with large windows and orange curtains.

  • Lighting

    A cozy hotel lobby with elegant lighting and comfortable seating arrangements.

  • Seating Area

    A modern hotel lobby with comfortable seating and stylish lighting.

Aljoya Thornton Place in Seattle, WA

Aljoya Thornton Place is an assisted living community in Seattle, WA.

Information last verified:

450 North East 100Th Street, Seattle, WA 98125

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of Aljoya Thornton Place

common 27 reviews mention this

Staff kindness comes through daily

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, attentive, and friendly.

Across many reviews, residents and families say the staff approach feels warm and supportive, with people greeting them and trying to help. Multiple reviewers mention the wellness team monitoring needs and being responsive as situations change. One review is an exception, describing a staff member as rude and urging others to avoid that experience, so experiences may vary by person and moment.

common 15 reviews mention this

Food quality is a frequent bright spot

Meals and dining experiences earn strong praise from residents and visitors.

Several reviews say the food is excellent or consistently good, and one also highlights the bistro atmosphere. Families also describe enjoying dining and desserts, while another notes residents are offered three meals each day with needed support. A few comments focus more on the dining area itself, including one review that did not personally eat there, but overall the meal experience is one of the most recurring positives.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep people engaged

Daily engagement is supported with activities residents can join.

Reviews point to regular programming and spaces for getting involved, including arts-and-crafts style projects and group interests. People mention things like choir and ongoing community activities, along with lectures and hobby-oriented rooms. One reviewer also describes the in-house gym and exercise classes, reinforcing that activities are not just social but also physical.

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Support for dementia and transitions

Residents needing more support are described as being monitored and cared for in place.

Families of residents with dementia describe daily monitoring and attention not only to medical needs but also to emotional well-being. Another reviewer describes a smoother transition as needs increase, saying assisted living support comes to the resident without moving apartments. Reviews also connect care levels to end-of-life changes, describing assisted living becoming more important over time as parents’ needs grew.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby Northgate makes errands easier

Proximity to Northgate helps with shopping, transit, and local access.

One review describes the community’s location near Northgate Mall, along with easy access to transit and nearby services. Another mentions shopping and a movie theater nearby, plus a library within walking distance. Together, these comments suggest day-to-day outings and appointments can be built around nearby Northgate options.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels premium to some families

Cost is a common concern, with pricing described as premium.

Some reviewers call out affordability directly, saying they did not select the community because they felt it was too expensive. Others still describe the setting as premium or plush, which can imply higher costs even when the experience is otherwise viewed positively. A separate comment notes at least one limitation for an older adult’s walkable grocery options, with reliance on a shuttle instead.

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Features

Housing

  • 35 resident community capacity 35 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Northgate Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • QFC Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.8 miles)
  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Northgate Transit Center (0.2 miles)
  • Northgate Station Seattle (0.3 miles)
  • Roosevelt Station Seattle (1.8 miles)
  • U District Station (2.9 miles)
  • University of Washington LINK Station (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Diva Espresso (1.5 miles)
  • Jake's Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Lighthouse Roasters (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Cafe Mox (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Maple Leaf Park (0.9 miles)
  • Greenwood Park (1.4 miles)
  • Carkeek Park (2.2 miles)
  • Woodland Park Off Leash Area (2.4 miles)
  • Woodland Park (2.9 miles)
  • Warren G. Magnuson Park (3.1 miles)
  • O.O. Denny Park (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Northwest Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Seattle Children's Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Uw Medical Center Cafeteria (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dick's Drive-In (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Bongos (2.1 miles)
  • Autumn (2.2 miles)
  • RidgeWood Bottle & Tap (2.2 miles)
  • Tin Hat Bar & Grill (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Ballard Pediatric Clinic PS (2.7 miles)
  • Warby Parker (2.9 miles)
  • Seattle Gastroenterology Associates (3.8 miles)
  • Queen Anne Eye Clinic (4.6 miles)
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (5.1 miles)

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