Residents frequently describe staff members as caring, friendly, and attentive to questions.
Across many reviews, families and residents say staff show up with professionalism and kindness, with repeated mentions of friendly, supportive day-to-day interactions. Multiple reviewers also describe staff being present for updates, addressing concerns, and communicating with residents and families. A few critical reviews also complain that response and care fell short, but the more common theme is that staff attention made a difference.
common8 reviews mention this
Food quality and dietary support
Dining stands out in reviews, with many people calling the food surprisingly good or accommodating special needs.
Several residents and families praise the food as good or even surprisingly good, including during short-term recovery stays. Reviews also mention the community’s ability to handle special dining needs, which aligns with the way dietary restrictions are offered in dining. A smaller number of comments are neutral or critical about overall care, but food is still a recurring bright spot.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities and social involvement
Many reviews highlight an active schedule with organized activities and ways to stay engaged.
Residents describe a steady flow of activities, including an organized social calendar and opportunities to choose how involved they want to be. Several reviews specifically mention intellectual and social engagement, along with programs residents can participate in. For families of people in the dementia setting, reviews also mention activities designed to help residents stay engaged.
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Rehab and therapy experiences
Reviews point to a skilled-therapy approach that can support recovery, though experiences vary.
Some reviewers credit the therapy team with meaningful progress, including improved mobility after rehab and praise for the quality of therapists and caregivers. Short-term rehabilitation is also singled out in positive reviews. Other reviews report major problems, including limited therapy time and gaps in getting residents out of bed or into physical therapy. Together, residents’ feedback suggests outcomes depend heavily on the specific situation and follow-through.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Call-button response and care gaps
Some residents and families report delayed or ignored call responses, especially when help was urgent.
A recurring negative theme is that families feel residents did not receive timely assistance when call buttons were used or when toileting help was needed. Multiple reviews describe long waits for response, ignored call lights, or residents left to struggle. There are also reviews alleging serious medical issues were not handled promptly, including delays in contacting a doctor. These concerns stand in contrast to other reviews that describe attentive monitoring and communication.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Pricing concerns and frequent increases
Cost is a clear concern, with reviews citing high monthly expense and increase patterns.
A few reviews criticize the overall cost as very expensive and describe financial pressure from ongoing increases. At least one review still frames the higher cost as worth it compared with another nearby nursing home, but acknowledges it costs more. Overall, pricing is a recurring caveat alongside mixed care experiences.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
96 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Auntie Irene's Coffee Shop (0.8 miles)
Denny's (3.4 miles)
Sharps Roasthouse (3.5 miles)
13 Coins (3.8 miles)
Seattle Taproom (3.8 miles)
Wendy's (4.4 miles)
Traditional Korean Beef Soup (4.7 miles)
Parks
Saltwater State Park (0.9 miles)
Johnson Pit #30, Earthworks Park (2.2 miles)
Steel Lake Park (4.7 miles)
French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park (4.9 miles)
Dash Point State Park (6.3 miles)
Ed Munro Seahurst Park (6.5 miles)
North SeaTac Park (6.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Bartell Drugs (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
A&H Pharmaceutical Service (3.9 miles)
Angel Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
Rite Aid (5.2 miles)
Bartell Drugs (5.6 miles)
Transportation
Angle Lake Station (2.6 miles)
South Satellite (3.5 miles)
International Arrivals Facility (3.6 miles)
Club at SEA (3.6 miles)
Concourse A (3.7 miles)
Concourse B (3.8 miles)
Delta SkyClub A-B (3.8 miles)
Cafes
Floret (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Starbucks (6.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.9 miles)
Auburn Way Big Foot Java (7.4 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (7.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Holy Spirit Parish (4.1 miles)
St Theresa's Church (6.5 miles)
Theaters
AMC Kent Station 14 (4.1 miles)
Regal Auburn (7.3 miles)
Physicians
Three Tree Women's Clinic (4.8 miles)
Federal Way Dental (5.1 miles)
Lateef J Harper MD | Kaiser Permanente (5.2 miles)
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96 resident community capacity
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Competitive pricing for the area with abundant nearby amenities (parks, cafes, transit, restaurants, pharmacies).
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