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Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle, WA

Bailey-Boushay House is a nursing home community in Seattle, WA.

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Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle, WA

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2720 East Madison, Seattle, WA 98112

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

4.4 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Bailey-Boushay House

common 16 reviews mention this

Caring staff and compassion stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, respectful, and empathetic.

Many reviewers praise the way staff treat residents with respect and compassion, including family members sharing end-of-life experiences. Even in mixed feedback, residents and partners describe some staff as helpful while also pointing to gaps at times. Several reviews also highlight the day-to-day support and personal attention provided by caregivers, case managers, and nurses.

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Day program feels structured

The day program is described as organized, hands-on, and familiar.

One review praises a day program where staff know residents’ names and make it easy to get help when someone feels unwell. That same reviewer mentions practical in-house supports like showers, laundry, a nap room, and regular meals. A separate review contrasts that with complaints about a lack of meaningful activities, showing that experiences can vary.

common 3 reviews mention this

Nutrition and meals draw mixed reviews

Meals and nutrition are a noticeable part of residents’ experiences.

Some reviewers specifically mention good nutrition and describe multiple meals during the day program. Another review says food quality was extremely poor and links it to limited engagement. Together, the feedback suggests dining is a real strength for some families, but not consistently experienced across every situation.

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Medical support for serious needs

Families mention nursing support and hands-on help during serious illness.

Several reviewers describe medical support through nurses, case managers, and care planning for needs like ALS and end-of-life care. One review mentions being able to access nursing help when a resident felt unwell, while another describes struggling with response times and equipment support. There’s also feedback about outpatient experiences, reinforcing that clinical support is part of what families and patients engage with.

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Communication and paperwork frustrations

Some residents and families report problems with communication and essential paperwork.

A negative review describes requests for essential paperwork and housing support taking months without resolution, along with concerns about delays. Another review criticizes medication handling and communication, saying medications weren’t mailed as expected and the resident ran out for over a week. These accounts point to process and follow-through issues that can affect day-to-day stability.

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Features

Housing

  • 35 resident community capacity 35 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • 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)

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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs - Ebt (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Squirrel Chops (0.8 miles)
  • Espresso Vivace (1.1 miles)
  • Oddfellows Cafe & Bar (1.2 miles)
  • Analog Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Nana’s Green Tea (1.8 miles)
  • Portage Bay Cafe (1.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chuck's Hop Shop (0.8 miles)
  • Dick's Drive-In (1.2 miles)
  • Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream (1.2 miles)
  • Optimism Brewing Company (1.3 miles)
  • Linda's Tavern (1.3 miles)
  • Salt & Straw (1.4 miles)
  • Dockside At Dukes (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Madison Park (1.1 miles)
  • Blue Dog Pond (2.4 miles)
  • Seattle Center Playground (2.4 miles)
  • Space Needle Park (2.5 miles)
  • Little Howe Park (2.8 miles)
  • Kerry Park (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Capitol Hill LINK Station (1.1 miles)
  • University of Washington LINK Station (1.9 miles)
  • King Street Station (2.3 miles)
  • Seattle Center Monorail (2.5 miles)
  • Stadium Station (2.6 miles)
  • U District Station (2.7 miles)
  • Mount Baker Station (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Swedish Medical Center (1.5 miles)
  • Harborview Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Uw Medical Center Cafeteria (1.9 miles)
  • Seattle Children's Hospital (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (1.6 miles)
  • Warby Parker (2.8 miles)
  • Queen Anne Eye Clinic (2.9 miles)
  • Seattle Gastroenterology Associates (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Meridian & 4DX (1.9 miles)
  • AMC Pacific Place 11 (1.9 miles)

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