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Merrill Gardens at First Hill- Formerly Faerland Terrace

Please note. It is important to discuss the service offerings and exact plan of care with the provider and your physician. In information appearing here may not be fully updated or accurate.

Contact Information

Admissions/Marketing Contact 1: Craig Martin
Admissions/Marketing Contact 1 Title: Community Relations Director
Admissions/Marketing Contact 2: Vai K-Aloha
Admissions/Marketing Contact 2 Title: Admissions Coordinator
Administrator/General Manager's name: Leah Tavarres
Administrator/General Manager's title: Administrator
Nursing/Wellness contact 1: Ann Folker
Nursing/Wellness contact title 1: Director of Nursing Services, Registered Nurse
Address: 1421 Minor Ave
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 624-7637
Fax: (206) 622-0960
Alternate Fax: (206) 957-3327
Web Address: http://www.merrillgardens.com/assisted_living/Seattle_WA/zip_98101/merrill_gardens/5385
Corporate Affiliation: Merrill Gardens
Total Number Of Units: 99
Year Constructed: 2000

Health Care & Care Services

Hospice care available: Yes
Adult Day Services: Yes
Low sodium diet: Yes
Low sugar diet: Yes
Mechanical soft diet: Yes
Vegetarian diet: Yes
At risk for fall - upon admission: Yes
Medication Monitoring: Yes
Injections Given: Yes
Blood Sugar Checks: Yes
Bathing Assistance: Yes
Dressing Assistance: Yes
Ambulation Assistance: Yes
Levels of Transfer Assistance: 2 person transfers, 2 person transfers
Mechanical Lift Available for Transfers: Yes
Grooming Assistance: Yes
Toileting Assistance: Yes
Bladder Incontinence Management: Yes
Bowel Incontinence Management: Yes
Oxygen Assistance: Yes
Wound Care: Yes
Foot Care Available On-site: Yes
Visiting Physician Or ARNP Services: Yes
Nursing staff - describe: Licensed nurse on site 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Other special care or services available: Mechanical lifts available we do sliding-scale diabetes management.

Services - Dementia Care

Care for people with MILD dementia: Yes
Care for people with MODERATE dementia: Yes
Care for people with SEVERE dementia: Yes
Secure Area For Those Who Wander: Yes

Activities

Van or Bus: Yes
Transportation To Physician Appointments: Yes
Fitness Program: Yes
People On Activity Staff: 3
Activities typically offered: Certified recreational therapist

Services - Meals

Food preferences and diets which can be accommodated: Refer to health care services section
Meals Available: Yes
Seating in dining room: Open seating � sit wherever you wish
Tray service if resident is ill: Yes
Flexible Meal Plan: No
(May vary on weekends): No
Breakfast Times : 7:30 am to 9.30 am
Lunch Times : 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Dinner Times : 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Services - Housekeeping & Laundry

Laundry Services: One load linens, plus one personal load per week included
Washer/Dryer-Laundry Services: Washers and Dryers are in a community space
Housekeeping Frequency: Weekly

Amenities - Resident Apartments

Air Conditioning (In Resident Apartments): Ask provider for details
Type of Heat: Electric
Cable TV Included: Yes
Telephone Included: No
Walk-in Showers Available: Yes
Bath Tubs Available: Ask Provider for Details
Emergency Pull Cords/Buttons No Charge: Yes

Amenities - Community

# of Elevators: 3
Secure Entrance (locked at times): Yes
Walking Paths: No
Outdoor Seating Patios: Yes
Resident has Access to Computers: Yes
Free Internet access in a community area: Yes
Guest Room: Ask provider for details
Gift Shop: No
Beauty Barber Shop: Yes
Swimming Pool - Indoor: No
Swimming Pool - Outdoor: No
Hot Tub/Whirlpool: Yes
Tub Room: Yes
Gardening Area: Yes
Additional Storage Available: No
Nearest Hospital Name: Swedish, Virgina Mason, Group Health, Harborview
Nearest Hospital Distance (miles): 0.25
Parking Description: Resident/Guest parking available

Policies

Age Restriction of 62+: Yes
Alcohol may be brought by the resident to the dining room: Yes
Alcohol Served in the Dining Room: No
Pets - Dogs Allowed: Ask provider for details
Pets - Cats Allowed: Yes
Pets - Allowed To Visit: Yes
Pet Deposit - Refundable: 0
Pet Deposit - NonRefundable: 800
Smoking Area - Designated Outdoor: Yes

Staffing

Total Number Of Staff Members: 102
Total Number Of Staff From 11PM To 7AM: 5

Areas Served

King County - Seattle - City

Listed Under

Housing & Care - Assisted Living Communities

This listing was last updated on 4/12/2012.

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