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Garden Club in Bellevue, WA

Garden Club is an independent living community in Bellevue, WA.

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Garden Club in Bellevue, WA

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Garden Club Garden Club Garden Club

13350 South East 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

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4.1 from 30 reviews
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Overall Review of Garden Club

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff support is often praised

Many residents describe staff as professional and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families highlight staff members as friendly, professional, and helpful—especially during move-in and day-to-day needs. Several also call out specific people for going above and beyond, including maintenance and staff who make transitions smoother. At the same time, a few reviews are sharply negative about how dining staff or leadership handled situations, including complaints about disrespectful behavior and low director pay.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Dining quality feels mixed

Dining receives conflicting feedback on quality and consistency.

Some residents say the food is wonderful, delicious, or consistently good, and they describe enjoying meals and lunch outings. Others report problems such as inconsistent dinner, running out of food, and receiving the wrong meal for dietary needs. There are also complaints about dining-room service and leadership interactions during meal service, alongside mentions that residents have to follow dining-room rules and policies closely.

  • A beautifully furnished dining room with a large table, surrounded by chairs, and illuminated by natural light through large windows.
common 2 reviews mention this

Recent interior updates stand out

Residents notice the interior renovation and makeover.

Two reviews directly reference changes after a recent makeover, with one saying the new look feels fresher and more modern. Another review contrasts the updated interior with how the community felt before the makeover, describing it as more institutional than it used to be.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Costs can feel high

Several reviews mention pricing that feels expensive.

A few residents and families use phrases like sticker shock or spendy when describing cost, including concerns that the pricing may not fit independent senior housing expectations. One review also describes considering whether to stay based on budget-related cutbacks affecting food consistency. On the other hand, at least one family says the community worked with their budget during the decision process.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and social life get notice

Residents often mention plenty to do.

Several reviews describe an active lifestyle with community-sponsored activities, scheduled daily options, and shared events that make it easier to participate. Some specifically mention shuttles, games and books, and social involvement connected to meals and resident gatherings. One review also links the community’s social opportunities to staying engaged rather than withdrawing.

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (12 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • AMC Factoria 8 (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Allegro Pediatrics (1.1 miles)
  • Medical Arts Associates (2.8 miles)
  • Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic (2.8 miles)
  • Advanced Family Medicine (3 miles)
  • Allegro Pediatrics (3.4 miles)
  • UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Eastside Specialty Center (3.7 miles)
  • Seattle Reproductive Medicine (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (1.9 miles)
  • Uwajimaya (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Burgermaster (4.1 miles)
  • Marymoor Amphitheatre (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Dengda Tang MD | Kaiser Permanente (2.4 miles)
  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Bellevue Downtown Park (2.6 miles)
  • Luther Burbank Park (2.9 miles)
  • Georgia Zumdieck Park (2.9 miles)
  • Lake Sammamish State Park (5 miles)
  • Lake Sammamish State Park (5 miles)
  • Seward Park (5.1 miles)
  • Lake Washington Boulevard Park (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Mercurys Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Google (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Mount Baker Station (6.3 miles)
  • Columbia City Station (6.3 miles)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) (7.1 miles)
  • Link Light Rail - Rainier Beach Station (7.1 miles)

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