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Eldorado West Retirement Community in Seattle, WA

Eldorado West Retirement Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Seattle, WA.

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Eldorado West Retirement Community in Seattle, WA

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  • Interior

    A stylish living room featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a large mirror with elegant lamps on wooden flooring.
  • Decor

    A well-organized office space with a desk, bookshelves, chairs, and decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and modern decor.
  • Building

    El Dorado Ridge Apartment Complex exterior with signage and landscaping.
  • Architecture

    A modern hotel entrance with stone pillars and a covered driveway.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with floral bedding, overhead lighting, and a window view.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with floral bedding, a lamp on the nightstand, and a large mirror above the bed.
  • Dining

    An empty dining room with multiple tables and chairs, elegantly decorated with chandeliers.
  • Landscaping

    A modern apartment building with landscaped surroundings and a staircase leading to the entrance.
  • Lighting

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant lighting fixtures.
  • Artwork

    A modern living room setup with neutral-toned sofas, colorful cushions, a red round coffee table, and wall art.
  • Patio

    An outdoor patio with tables and chairs under umbrellas on an overcast day.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with sofas, a television, and colorful posters on the walls.
  • Pergola

    A modern building with a stone wall and landscaped exterior, featuring a pergola and decorative plants.

1010 South West 134th Street, Seattle, WA 98146

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

3.8 from 100 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Eldorado West Retirement Community Costs & Pricing

Eldorado West Retirement Community offers competitive pricing for its residents, presenting a more affordable option compared to the broader market in King County and the state of Washington. For instance, a studio apartment at Eldorado West is priced at $2,050 per month, significantly lower than the average costs of $4,464 in King County and $4,126 statewide. Similarly, one-bedroom units are available for $2,800, which is notably less than the county's average of $5,127 and the state's average of $4,632. Even for two-bedroom accommodations, Eldorado West remains an economical choice at $3,600 per month compared to $5,111 in King County and $4,301 across Washington. This cost advantage makes Eldorado West an appealing option for those seeking quality senior living without overstretching their budget.

Floor plansEldorado West Retirement CommunityKing CountyWashington
Studio$2,050$4,464$4,128
1 Bedroom$2,800$5,127$4,634
2 Bedrooms$3,600$5,111$4,301

Overall Review of Eldorado West Retirement Community

common 48 reviews mention this

Staff shows care and follow-through

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across reviews, families repeatedly say staff members take an interest in residents, treat people warmly, and help with day-to-day needs. Several reviews also mention communication, including updates and being available when questions or concerns came up. A few residents/visitors still describe gaps in attention and reliability, especially around care delivery and supervision, but the majority of comments center on supportive interactions.

common 26 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

The community offers a steady stream of activities residents can join.

Residents and families describe a busy schedule with activities like art, fitness, live performances, church/devotional events, outings, and games. Multiple reviews also point to staff encouraging participation and making activities feel welcoming, including in memory care. There are a small number of complaints about variety or organization at times, but overall reviews describe residents as having things to look forward to.

caveat 29 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a frequent mix

Dining draws both praise and recurring complaints about quality and timing.

Some reviews say meals are enjoyable, nutritious, or made with care, and a few mention chef involvement and accommodation for diets. Others report issues like overcooked or processed food, cold dinners, limited fresh options, slow service, and meals arriving in poor condition. The dining experience seems to vary by time and unit, with several families describing frustration when their concerns were not resolved.

  • An empty dining room with multiple tables and chairs, elegantly decorated with chandeliers.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant lighting fixtures.
  • An outdoor patio with tables and chairs under umbrellas on an overcast day.
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Care support in memory care

Residents in memory care are a core focus, with families watching closely for safety.

Reviews that mention memory care describe staff support for transitions, companionship, and care planning. Some families say they felt listened to and that staff helped their loved one adjust. At the same time, a few critical reviews raise serious concerns tied to medication, supervision, and safety-related incidents, which is a key caveat for families evaluating memory care needs.

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Clean, well-kept spaces

Many reviews highlight a clean, well-maintained environment.

Multiple visitors and residents describe the property as clean, bright, and cared for, including common areas and apartments. A number of reviews also say the community feels active and maintained day to day. There are occasional negative comments about deeper cleaning or disorder, but cleanliness is more often portrayed positively.

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Pricing comes up often

Affordability is mixed in reviews, even though the published range can look competitive.

Several reviews call the overall cost reasonable or say the community offers good value, and at least one notes it was priced in a way that allowed a move. Others describe the community as out of reach, and a few mention additional services adding up quickly. Taken together, reviews suggest affordability depends on what help is needed and which add-ons families end up using.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (3 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Ed Munro Seahurst Park (0.8 miles)
  • North SeaTac Park (1.9 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (3.9 miles)
  • Fairmount Playground (5.1 miles)
  • Johnson Pit #30, Earthworks Park (6 miles)
  • Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (6.1 miles)
  • Seward Park (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.1 miles)
  • Saars Marketplace And Saars Super Saver (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs - Ebt (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Floret (3.5 miles)
  • The Flora Bakehouse (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • El Rinconsito (1.1 miles)
  • Endolyne Joes (3.3 miles)
  • Seattle Taproom (3.5 miles)
  • 13 Coins (3.8 miles)
  • Sharps Roasthouse (4 miles)
  • Denny's (4.1 miles)
  • Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Three Tree Women's Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • King LASIK (5.6 miles)
  • Northwest Foot And Ankle Center, PS (6.9 miles)
  • Valley Medical Center, Rehab Services Pt Ot Therapy (7.1 miles)
  • Island Family Medicine (7.1 miles)
  • Kent Eye Clinic (8 miles)

Transportation

  • North Satellite (3.2 miles)
  • Alaska Airlines Seattle Lounge - North Satellite (3.3 miles)
  • Concourse C (3.3 miles)
  • Concourse D (3.4 miles)
  • Alaska Lounge (3.4 miles)
  • N Gate Security (3.4 miles)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (3.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Mount St. Vincent - Seattle (5.4 miles)
  • Harborview Medical Center (8.4 miles)

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