Truewood by Merrill, First Hill

A progressive, high-quality assisted living and memory care community for seniors, Merrill Gardens at First Hill is conveniently located in Seattle's desirable First Hill neighborhood just a short distance from world-class hospitals, shopping, dining, mass transit and the Washington Convention Center. Ours is a one-of-a-kind retirement community, and it is our ultimate goal to be the preferred provider of innovative senior care in the Seattle area.

Merrill Gardens at First Hill is owned and operated by Merrill Gardens, a family company that has been committed to providing an alternative to traditional retirement housing since 1993. As a resident-focused company, we strive to provide the best in retirement community living by supporting independence, individuality, privacy and the decision-making abilities of our residents.

Featured Amenities

Merrill Gardens at First Hill provides a homelike setting with comfortable common areas for visiting and activities. Residents are welcome to park their cars in our reserved garage or hop on our private shuttle service to get to and from appointments and other errands.

Hot meals are available in our community dining room throughout the day with our exclusive Anytime Dining program. Residents may choose what and when to eat, just like they did in their own homes. A private dining room may also be reserved when entertaining visiting family and friends.

Available Services

To ensure our residents are receiving the care and support they need to live active and independent lives, our team of licensed nurses and professional caregivers are on site 24 hours a day. We provide personalized care plans designed specifically to meet each resident's individual needs, including medication management and diabetes care. Physicians also make on-site visits twice a month.

The memory care program at Merrill Gardens at First Hill provides a secure living environment dedicated to residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Our memory care area is known as Garden House. Personal Pathways^SM, Merrill Gardens signature memory care program, is designed to promote a quality of life through meaningful activities and family involvement.

Merrill Gardens at First Hill offers a unique senior living experience in the heart of the Emerald City.

The best way to get to know a community is by scheduling a tour. See the facilities, meet the staff and residents, and get a feel firsthand what it's like to live at Truewood by Merrill, First Hill.