Merrill Gardens at The University

06/12/2026

What a wonderful time our residents had at Golden Gardens and Shilshole Bay Marina! The beautiful weather, scenic drive, and surprise sea lions' appearance kept the fun going. We love days like this! 🦦⛵

06/11/2026

Our residents went to Assumption Greek for the Bite of Greece event! Lots of good food to try, and everyone came back feeling full and happy! 🥙😁

06/09/2026

Our walking club took a trip to the Washington Park Arboretum, such a fun adventure together in the sunny weather! 🚶🌳

06/08/2026

A sweet moment from one of our residents crafting floral arrangements for some of our bistro and dining room tables. 💐

06/06/2026

Our residents took a trip to beautiful Carkeek Park with great views of the Puget Sound! 🌊🚞

05/30/2026

Residents took a trip to Magnuson Park to go birding and watch the spring migration! A perfect day to connect with nature in the sunshine! 🐦☀️

05/20/2026

We are still reminiscing about our Cinco de Mayo social hour! It was such a blast filled with good vibes, a loaded taco bar, cold beer, and plenty of margaritas! 🍹🌮

05/12/2026

Today is the final day of National Nurses Week, also known as , celebrated around the world on Florence Nightingale's birthday as the founder of modern nursing.

We are proud to recognize the incredible nurses and care team that support our community. Thank you for the difference you make every day for your residents and fellow team members! 🩺♥️

05/10/2026

We are wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, mother figures, and caregivers in our lives. Today we celebrate you and the incredible impact you make every day! 💐❤️

05/01/2026

May is National Pet Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the four-legged friends who bring us comfort, companionship, and joy. 🐶🐱 At Merrill Gardens at The University, we welcome residents and their beloved pets—because life’s better with a furry friend by your side. Learn about the benefits of a pet-friendly senior living community buy clicking here:

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