Merrill Gardens at Burien

12/12/2025

Socializing is important for all ages and can be especially important for older adults. Strong social connections have been shown to increase mood and help maintain mobility and independence, while lowering the chance of mental disabilities. We created an infographic to help demonstrate.

We also have a great blog post all about preventing isolation. Tips like making community a priority, joining a group hobby or club, and communicating your needs can help. Click this link to read the blog: https://bit.ly/4pXISua

12/11/2025

Our Holiday Yarn Tree Craft was a festive two-day adventure! 🎄✨ Residents got creative wrapping styrofoam cones with beautiful yarns and giving them a generous coat of Mod Podge to set the shape. After a couple of days of drying, we carefully removed the yarn forms before adding fun embellishments to bring each tree to life. Every single tree turned out unique and absolutely stunning—we were so impressed by everyone’s creativity! These charming handmade trees will make perfect decorations for their doorway shelves. Another joyful and crafty way to celebrate the holiday season!

12/08/2025

Our “A Cut Above” Charcuterie Class was a huge hit! Executive Chef Trevor knocked it out of the park once again, teaching us how to craft the perfect charcuterie board. From delicious cheeses and cured meats to fresh herbs, flavorful dips, and French bread, everything came together beautifully. Residents loved sampling all the goodies while enjoying festive holiday music on the piano. Another wonderful day to kick off the holiday season! 🎄

12/08/2025

The holiday season is a great time to explore senior living options. 🎄🏡 Schedule a tour today to see how Merrill Gardens at Burien can be a perfect fit for you or your loved one.

Discover the benefits of holiday visits in our latest blog:

Explore how holiday senior living tours can bring clarity and comfort for families considering extra support for loved ones. Learn tips for making the most of your visit.

12/04/2025

Our annual outing to the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Festival of the Trees was absolutely magical this year! Residents enjoyed strolling through the beautifully decorated donated trees—each one more stunning than the last. We enjoyed shopping in the gift shop for holiday treasures and, of course, snapping festive photos with Santa himself! 🎅📸 What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season!

12/04/2025

Seasonal treats, shopping and music are coming to Merrill Gardens at Burien! Join us for our Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, December 11, for an afternoon of holiday cheer.

11/27/2025

Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. From all of us at Merrill Gardens at Burien, Happy Thanksgiving! 💛🦃🍂

11/24/2025

What makes senior living feel like the right fit? Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall and broadcaster Eric Johnson sit down to talk about it, including Eric’s perspective as a family member whose mom lived at Merrill Gardens for seven years.

Click here to watch:

Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall sits down with longtime broadcaster Eric Johnson for a conversation about senior living. Eric brings great insight - his...

11/22/2025

We had such a wonderful time exploring the Tacoma Art Museum today! The exhibits were fascinating and full of unique pieces that sparked lots of conversation. The bright, bold colors throughout the galleries brought so much energy to the day — and of course, the stunning glass displays were an absolute highlight. Truly breathtaking! After filling our morning with creativity and color, we headed to Zeke’s Pizza for lunch. 🍕 The fun continued over delicious slices, great company, and that amazing crust Zeke’s is famous for — perfectly crisp, chewy, and so, so good. A fantastic day of art, laughter, and great food! 🎨❤️

11/21/2025

Calling all Merrill Gardens at Burien residents! Have you heard of our Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program? It’s the ultimate win/win — you refer a friend who moves in and the two of the split $2,000! Call (206) 539-4995 today to learn more.

11/18/2025

While flu season starts in the fall, it typically lasts until May! Staying healthy during this time requires a bit of extra care, especially for older adults. The good news is that senior living communities are well prepared. Read our new blog to learn more:

Stay healthy this flu season in senior living communities with flu shots, hygiene practices, nutritious foods, exercise, and timely medical care.

11/16/2025

This week, we had such a wonderful time creating plastic beaded angels together! A resident’s family volunteer kindly joined us to teach this fun and festive craft, guiding everyone step by step. Each participant walked away with a beautiful handmade angel to display throughout the holidays — a perfect symbol of creativity and joy. 🎄 Everyone had so much fun learning something new, and the smiles said it all!