Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

We recently moved our 92 year mother, a lifelong Kirkland resident in to Merrill Gardens. Although transitions at this stage of life are difficult, she is thriving and enjoying her new home. It was a natural fit with respect to location, personnel and the wide variety of activities. The staff is very caring and compassionate. Monica Le, Community Relations Director is the "real deal". Her ability to provide individual, personalized attention to the residents makes Merrill Gardens feel like home. From the front desk to finances and the wonderful kitchen staff, we could not be happier!

Merrill Gardens Kirkland is a wonderful place. First and foremost, the location cannot be beat. Being in the heart of Kirkland everything is within an easy walk. The actual facility is very nice. My parents room is spacious and comfortable. They moved into the facility in September. Due to the pandemic, there was a very challenging period of adjustment for everyone. The staff at Merrill Gardens did everything they could to ease the transition. Once settled in, my parents have been extremely happy and are enjoying their lives at Merrill Gardens. One staff member in particular deserves recognition and her name is Monica Le. She is a gem; always willing to assist in any way she can to solve any issue that may arise; and always with a smile on her face or mirth in her voice. She is a joy to engage and a tremendous asset to the facility.

We recently moved my in-laws into Merrill Gardens Kirkland (82- and 86-year-old) They are very independent but were seeking more activity and social connections. They were nervous about the transition but overall it’s been great to see them thriving with the additional activity and opportunities to sit and talk with other residents at meals and in the beautiful light filled main floor “living room”. Merrill Gardens Kirkland is an ideal location being centered in downtown Kirkland so that they can take neighborhood strolls or visit restaurants, library, Marina Park. Merrill Gardens has a very warm and supportive staff, everyone there is so friendly. Monica is a wonderful community connector and went out of her way to connect them to other residents. Communication with residents and their families is fabulous and the staff are very responsive to any questions.

I own a senior move company that specializes in moving seniors in the Seattle area (RR Move Co.). Every single client that I’ve worked with at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland has raved about the care and attention to detail they’ve received from Monica Le, Community Relations Director. She goes above and beyond to make sure the new resident is taken care of and feels at ease in their new home. It’s evident that Monica loves what she does- that’s why she’s so good at it!