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Affordable Luxury
Merrill Gardens offers two distinctly different properties in West Seattle. The 35th Avenue community is a lot like luxury hotel living, with spacious amenities such as the library [shown above], game room, theater, and rooftop gardens. It's gracious, independent living, with assisted-living services available if needed for an additional cost. At the Admiral Heights community, your rental automatically includes a package of personalized assisted-living services in a family-like setting. So no matter what your retirement needs, you can meet them at either Merrill Gardens community in West Seattle.
And it's luxury and ease you can afford, too. When you add up everything that you spend maintaining your current residence plus any care or assistance you might need, you'll be surprised to find how affordable retirement living at Merrill Gardens really is. Especially when you think about all the benefits included in your rent–from utilities and transportation services to weekly housekeeping and linen service, plus two or three meals a day, depending on which Merrill Gardens community you choose.
And since you'll rent from month-to-month with no long-term lease requirement, you'll also avoid the big down payment and sizable long-term financial commitment required at other retirement communities.
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Comparison worksheet
The following example is based on a typical household in the West Seattle area. Of course, household expenses are unique to every individual. To see how your expenses measure up, download and complete your own worksheet.
| Current Monthly Expenses |
Amount |
Cost to Live at
Merrill Gardens |
| HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES |
| Mortgage |
$500 |
Included |
| Property Taxes |
$300 |
Included |
| Fire Insurance |
$50 |
Included |
| Water/Sewer |
$100 |
Included |
| Garbage |
$40 |
Included |
| Electricity |
$75 |
Included |
Home Maintenance, Lawn Mowing,
Snow Shoveling, Repairs |
$150 |
Included |
| Internet Connection |
$50 |
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| Cable Television |
$50 |
Included |
| SUB-TOTAL Household Expenses |
$1,315 |
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| PERSONAL EXPENSES |
| Groceries & Dining Out |
$500 |
Included |
| Entertainment, Activities |
$100 |
Included |
| Housekeeping Service |
$200 |
Included |
Transportation (Taxi Service or
Transportation Assistance) |
$75 |
Included |
| SUB-TOTAL Personal Expenses |
$875 |
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| TOTAL |
$2,190 |
Compared to luxury
retirement living at
$1,995 for a
1-bedroom apartment |
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In-home personal care assistant for
assistance with cooking, cleaning,
personal grooming. |
$3,000 |
Included |
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ESTIMATED COST TO LIVE AT
HOME WITH ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES |
$5,190 |
Compared to living at
Merrill Gardens with
assisted living services
at $2,295. |
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You'll be thrilled to know that we are so confident you'll love living at either the 35th Avenue or the Admiral Heights location that we're offering a 60-day money-back guarantee! It's just one more benefit of choosing a private, family-owned retirement community with solid roots in the local area.
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The testimonials shown below are from current 35TH Avenue and Admiral Heights residents and staff members.
"The best part of living here is the people and the activities. For example the oil painting - I've always wanted to learn to oil paint, and now I finally have the chance to do it! I also love the tai chi - I'm so glad you have it here. It's a great exercise and really keeps you going! In addition, the building is so beautiful. The newness and openness of it is really nice."
~ Marie P., Resident, 35th Avenue Community
"Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights is the only location in Seattle where you can walk 3 to 4 blocks without going uphill. It's a great location for people like myself that enjoy walking. I really enjoy the [Merrill Gardens] outings so that I can see what the rest of the world is doing."
~ Orabelle C., Resident, Admiral Heights Community
"I like the people that I've met and I love my apartment and the view. The staff is so very nice, and I like everyone on the staff. They are so helpful and wonderful! I haven't found one person that isn't friendly, nice and helpful."
~ Jeanne O., Resident, 35th Avenue Community
"Moving Mom to Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights has been a wonderful experience right from the beginning. My mother, husband and I moved from the east coast to Seattle to be near our son, Philip. It was a difficult move because Mom moved before my husband and I. Nurse, Sandy conducted the assessment by phone and made it very easy for us. The staff set up Mom's apartment and made sure that she had everything she needed, since her belongings did not arrive in Seattle until three weeks after her arrival. Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights made the transition a seamless one and we have enjoyed the experience ever since."
~ Judy T., Family Member, Admiral Heights Community
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