I am a resident of Aljoya Thornton Place. Moving here was one of the best decisions I've ever made!…read moreThe people, the amenities, fieldtrips, exercise classes, the food - all are exceptional. Best of all, the worry that hounded me as a home owner just disappeared - someone else has to worry about maintenance. I feel like I'm on a cruise ship - forever! I feel optimistic about aging.

My mom's quality of living improved incredibly after she moved to Aljoya Thornton Place! The staff…read morethere are incredibly attentive and supportive. The amenities are top notch and it's close to everything, which makes getting around very easy for mom.

We recently had an opportunity to spend a week in a guest apartment at Ida Culver, Ravenna. I was…read moreimpressed by the welcoming atmosphere. A sign with our names greeted us in the lobby, a staffperson helped us unload and wheel our belongings up to the unit. The requested microwave was brought promptly. The staff made an effort to listen to our needs and sought our feedback on the visit. Great views and tasty food. Well worth looking into, especially as the entire building will be transformed with a major rebuild.

We moved my mother from a senior living apartment building that changed from senior to traditional,…read moreall ages. It's very difficult to make a change when one is in their 80s, but the staff and residents at Ida Culver Ravenna went above and beyond. Everything is five star in our book. At Ida Culver you will be surprised to find a warm, welcoming place behind the serious facade on NE 65th. The majority of the facility is older with big picture windows facing either a meditation garden or a beautiful, large sunny garden. This won't fill your needs if you're looking for brand new, McMansion type living. But if you are looking for wonderful spaces, bright and cheerful views, top notch staff with absolutely great communication, you have found the right place for your loved one(s). Soon after our Mom moved into Ida Culver, her health started to decline. The staff of Ida Culver was right on top of it, communicating to us what we didn't always see on our regular visits. Not only was the staff great, the other residents looked after Mom, and communicated to the staff when there was a problem. They were with us in dealing with hospitalization, were with us in dealing with the hospital regarding her care, and were with us for the short term of skilled nursing in order to gain strength. Our Mom will be transitioning to full assisted living, and the nursing staff has been wonderful concerning planning, communicating, and meeting with us. Bravo Ida Culver. It's wonderful to find a place that truly cares about their residents and 100% advocates for the best care possible. They have made this difficult journey that much easier.

Our family has two members currently residing at Ida Culver House. One is totally independent and…read morethe other requires more support. Both are pretty happy with the environment. They both state that they really enjoy the meals and the dining facilities, also the opportunities to socialize with others in a variety of dining options. I am unable to address the costs with any accuracy so I will say I only understand that fees are 'hefty'. But that includes all expenses. The family members support each them with frequent visits and supplement anything they need. At times, the staff is not 100% on the ball and require that we keep check on doctor's orders. It is important to do this since health issues are involved.  There are a variety of activities offered and many residents take advantage of the offerings and state that the choices are outstanding. These activities offer so much, friendships, socialization, enjoyment and much more. The programs are high quality and open to all. So far, the individual apartments are pretty basic. The windows are large and open onto lovely landscaping. Moving in required that each family member had to leave much behind and only bring in a few treasured items to fit into the small apartments. For our family members it is important that we 'supplement' their lives with our support. We do so with love and affection.

My father and some friends are currently living at the IDA Culver House, Broadview in Seattle. I…read morehave had dinner with them a number of times. Every time I visit the Ida Culver house, I am just so impressed with the quality of the staff. One of the places where the staff has an opportunity to really shine is in the dining room. Every time I am there, I am just so impressed with how the staff handles their roles, how kind and engaging they are with the residents. At the end of pretty much every meal, "someone" seems to always mentions how great the staff is.

My husband has been at Aegis Living Queen Anne Galer for almost 4 years now. He has always…read morereceived excellent, compassionate care. I am constantly kept well-informed as to how he is doing. Communication is prompt and knowledgeable. The staff is terrific, and combine expertise in their respective fields with a thoughtful, loving approach to their jobs. The food is wonderful, and the place itself is lovely and well-groomed. Everyone here knows and cares about my husband! The environment resembled a well-run small hotel, where everyone stays abreast of who lives there and what is happening. In addition, the building itself at 223 W. Galer is in a charming Queen Anne neighborhood, with coffee shops, art galleries, tasty cafes, and well-loved restaurants. It is very accessible, with street parking and good bus connections. Highly recommended.

I was visiting a friend and found the place to be very nice and the staff to be extremely friendlyread more

My dad has lived here for a couple years now. Every time I talk to him about it or visit him, I…read morecontinue to unimpressed, especially for the amount of money per month he is paying. (The first irritating thing being the monthly rent was raised by a couple hundred dollars a few months after he moved in and that upcoming rate change was not revealed to him when he signed the papers.) They have a vulnerable population that in many cases is getting substandard amenities. I'm not talking about actual physical care. I don't have experience with that side of it. Everything is clean, frequent varied activities for residents, etc. Here are some things I don't like: 1. The internet in my dad's room is terrible. It's slow as molasses. There have been occasions where the internet is flat out not working and it doesn't seem to be a priority to get it working again (although my dad noted on one of those occasions that the internet in the office area still worked.) My dad is too old to realize this is not acceptable. Even if all he was planning on doing was playing online solitaire. I would urge anyone moving in who likes the internet to fully investigate this in the room they are planning to move into. 2. My dad expresses concerns about the high rate of turnover in the kitchen/dining room staff. He reports that this causes inconsistency in quality of food. 3. Also, new faces all the time means the residents can't build relationships with staff, which is a missed opportunity to make the place more special. 4.The high turnover raises the question about how good the work environment is. I assume it pays not much more than minimum wage. I overheard a slightly racist interaction between a resident and one of the staff recently which makes me wonder if sensitivity training needs to be offered to the residents, OR the staff's rights to be treated well by both management and residents is not being stood up for. Maybe this is just me resorting to stereotyping about the older generation that they might demonstrate racist values when interacting with people of color serving them. This is pure speculation--all I know is the turnover is high and whatever the root cause is should be addressed. Pluses are great location and the lobby is spacious and comfortable.

Very inconsistent service, particularly in the dining room. Dining room service generally ranges…read morefrom "not so bad" to "horrible" - seldom does it deserve to be rated "just okay," and it is extremely rare for the service to be rated "better than just okay." Their (the staff) hearts seem to be in the right place [they sort of care], but they do not get enough training. The cooks run the show, and they seem to be very temperamental and inconsistent. The serving staff seems to be dominated by the moods of the cooks. If the cooks are being temperamental, that experience is transferred out to the food service presenters who then pass it on to the customers, patrons, and residents. Generally it seems be best to avoid having anything to do with the dining room, unless one chooses to be aggravated and frustrated. There seems to be communication issues - lack of communication, and how information is communicated.

Our family recently experienced the incredible care the staff at Aegis of Shoreline provides. In a…read morequick turn of events, we moved my father from another state to this location, and from the day he arrived everyone went out of their way to fulfill his needs. My father wasn't there for a long time, but for the time he was there and the care he needed the staff exceeded our expectations. The facility is well kept, and from the moment you enter it always feels like you're welcomed by a friendly face. The staff is so patient, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile. Thanks all!

What can I say. If you want a nice assisted living home; this is the place to be. I'm pretty sure…read moreyou have to be rolling in dough to be here; but the place is definitely worth the money. Seems very secure, relaxed and super clean. Staff is very very friendly, quick to respond and beautiful interior. Recommend if you need place for family member.

I stayed here for 2 weeks after a knee replacement. Linda Rackner, the marketing director,…read moreprovided a comprehensive and straightforward presentation during my tour. She took special care to personal my room! The care team and concierge Richard were quick to respond, incredibly helpful, positive, and friendly. The facility has amazing amenities and views, and great activities. I took a ukulele class and loved it so much I bought one after I left and have been taking tutorials since. I look forward to stay here again in October for my knee replacement on the other side. Thank you Aegis and care team for your great care!

My parents moved into Merrill Gardens at University Village when it became apparent my mom could…read moreno longer navigate the stairs in their 2 story home much less cook and clean. MG proved to be a wonderful place for them to live. They enjoyed the friendships they made with the fellow residents, the multitude of activities and events organized by Mindy, the simplicity of having their meals prepared and their apartment cleaned, the kindness of the employees including everyone from the administration to the front desk to the kitchen staff and especially the excellent care provided by the caregivers. Their compassion and professionalism was exceptional. My siblings and I are deeply grateful. Thank you!

Kudos to M.G. u for a fine job of orgaizing and conductingCovid Vaccinations for all residents and…read morestaff and for including private care givers. GoodJob! As we would say in the U.S. Navy, "Bravo Zulu to all hands."