Andy Hanson

Review of Merrill Gardens @ Renton Cente...

After much research on assisted living facilities ...

After much research on assisted living facilities from Seattle to Bellevue, NewCastle to Kirkland and finally to Renton my siblings and I have placed our mother in a temporary facility while waiting for availability at Merrill Gardens in Renton.

Our mother has been living at MG at Renton for 4 months now and we have no regrets except praise for Shelley, Lilia and their wonderful staff.

The location is not far from the center of Renton yet tucked away on a quiet street. The environment is extremely kempt, spacious, functional, invitingly attractive but most importantly there's a very warm and homely feeling. A resident could take long walks outside for fresh air on the second floor patio all within secured railings and without going outside of their compound.

Their versatile monthly activity list includes something enjoyable for every resident. Each holiday or season would bring special events, i.e., live performances.

There is no set time for meals so residents can choose when to have breakfast, lunch or dinner between 7am - 7pm without having to worry about missing a set scheduled meal time. Their food is made of fresh quality ingredients and there is an abundance of fresh fruits for the residents at all times. The chief chef, Heidi, polls for likes and dislikes from the residents and works hard to prepare and serve palatable meals.

All staff members are well trained on being service oriented so you won't find a a discourteous staff member.

My siblings and I are grateful to the team that runs Merrill Gardens in Renton as we know our mother is in good hands.

Thank you very much.