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Enjoy More at Merrill Gardens at The University
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
Enjoy $7K Your Way!*
*Contact us for details.
A message from the
General Manager
As a native of the Puget Sound and long-time Seattle resident, I am proud to be part of a local company whose communities embrace and embody the neighborhoods they serve. This is very apparent at Merrill Gardens at The University, with its close proximity to the University of Washington and all the wonderful cultural and educational opportunities in Northeast Seattle.
With over 20 years’ experience in senior living, I have had the privilege to meet so many wonderful families. I look forward to continuing to do so here at Merrill Gardens at The University, all in the same community I call home.
– Michael Schaedig, General Manager

A Vibrant Lifestyle
Enjoy being close to a variety of stores, entertainment options and all things University of Washington, including games and events. Medical facilities are abundant and easy to access. The spacious apartments offer full kitchens and there are numerous cozy amenity spaces, including a bistro-style wine bar.
Merrill Gardens at The University shares a huge courtyard with a fountain and greenhouse with The Corydon apartment complex, creating a multi-generational enclave and enhanced social opportunities. The apartments are owned and operated by the same parent company as Merrill Gardens.
If you are 62 or older with a moderate income you may be eligible for the Income Qualified Program—call us today to see if you qualify.

We're Proud of Our Community
Inside and out, it's designed to accommodate independence and activity in the shadow of one of the Northwest’s finest schools of higher learning.
We’d love the opportunity to show you around and give you a taste of what we’ve got cooking.

An Active Life is a Happy Life
Managing a packed calendar of enriching activities is a full-time job and our Active Living Program Director is up to the task. We're driven by the desires of the people who live here and our days are jam packed with more choices than you'll have time for in your day.

Meet your Neighbors
We moved to The University from our home in Capitol Hill in 2018 and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The team is well-informed in all areas, the food is great, common areas are immaculately kept and provide a lovely oasis for reading. We love to gather with our new friends and we enjoy participating in activities like bridge, book club, and exercise classes.
– Margaret and Tom Symons, Residents at Merrill Gardens at The University since 2018






We know you're going to love it here.
It's all about choice. Choose from 123 studio, one, and two bedroom private apartments and enjoy concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping.
Our Anytime Dining program keeps up with your schedule with fresh, restaurant style meals served from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
You'll live a full and happy life built around your delights and hobbies.
Community Amenities
Library
Living Areas
Meeting Spaces
Salon
Central Air
Courtyard
Garage
Greenhouse
Piano
Patio/Balcony
Washer/Dryer
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Movie Theater
Fitness Area
Wine Bar
Community Services
24-Hour Staffing
Resident Call System
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Wellness Program
Pets Welcome
Nearby Communities
Explore other Merrill Gardens communities.
Making Memories
Our urban lifestyle means more contact and connection with our community, and interaction with families, children, and people of all ages.
Contact us today to schedule a virtual tour!