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206-926-9738

5300 24th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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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.

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A message from the
General Manager

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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

Residents ready for an adventure near Merrill Gardens at The University in Seattle, Washington.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Margaret and Tom, residents at Merrill Gardens at The University in Seattle, Washington.

Meet your Neighbors

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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

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Resident theater at Merrill Gardens at The University in Seattle, Washington.
Happy resident couple at Merrill Gardens at The University in Seattle, Washington.
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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

Senior living in Seattle features a library Library

Senior living in Seattle features living areas Living Areas

Meetings at senior living in Seattle Meeting Spaces

Senior living in Seattle features a salon Salon

Senior living in Seattle features central air Central Air

Senior living in Seattle features a courtyard Courtyard

Senior living in Seattle features garages Garage

Senior living in Seattle features a greenhouse Greenhouse

Senior living in Seattle features a piano Piano

Senior living in Seattle features a patio/balcony Patio/Balcony

Senior living in Seattle features a washer/dryer Washer/Dryer

Senior living in Seattle features a kitchen Kitchen/Kitchenette

Senior living in Seattle features a Movie Theater Movie Theater

Senior living in Seattle features a fitness area Fitness Area

Senior living in Seattle features a Wine Bar Wine Bar

Community Services

Senior living in Seattle features 24-Hour Staffing 24-Hour Staffing

Senior living in Seattle includes a resident call system Resident Call System

Senior living in Seattle includes many transportation options Transportation Options

Seattle senior living includes anytime dining Anytime Dining

Senior living in Seattle includes on-site maintenance On-Site Maintenance

Weekly Housekeeping at senior living in Seattle Weekly Housekeeping

Wellness at senior living in Seattle Wellness Program

Pets Welcome at senior living in Seattle Pets Welcome

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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!