Best Senior Living in Burien, Washington
9 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 9 senior living communities in Burien. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 243 public reviews.
- 9communities
- 4.4average rating, 6 rated
- 243family reviews read
Merrill Gardens at Burien
Burien, Washington
4.8(55)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Boulevard Park Place Active Retirement Community
Burien, Washington
4.7(27)
Independent Living
Joyful Blue Haven Adult Family Home - Burien
Burien, Washington
5(8)
Assisted Living
LARC at Burien
Burien, Washington
4.4(45)
Independent Living
Village Concepts of Burien - El Dorado West
Burien, Washington
4.2(46)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
ANGEL STARS Adult Family Home
Burien, Washington
Assisted Living
Burien Senior Care
Burien, Washington
Assisted Living
Sesina Adult Family Home
Burien, Washington
Assisted Living
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien
Burien, Washington
3.5(62)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Burien
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (55 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Merrill Gardens at Burien draws consistently high praise from families and visitors, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting attentive, long-tenured staff and a clean, well-kept building. Many comments single out specific…
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Boulevard Park Place Active Retirement Community
4.7 (27 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers consistently describe Boulevard Park Place as a friendly, family-owned independent living community where residents feel known and cared for by the owners and management team. Praise centers on the grounds,…
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Joyful Blue Haven Adult Family Home - Burien
5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living
Families describe this small adult family home in Burien as exceptionally clean, warm, and attentive, with an owner who is closely involved in daily operations. Reviewers—including a hospice nurse—consistently praise the…
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4.4 (45 reviews)· Independent Living
LARC at Burien is a 55+ independent living community that opened in 2019, drawing strong praise for its friendly leasing and maintenance staff and modern, well-kept apartments. Reviewers are largely happy, though a…
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Village Concepts of Burien - El Dorado West
4.2 (46 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families consistently describe Village Concepts of Burien - El Dorado West as a warm, well-run community where staff go out of their way to support residents and keep families informed, especially during the difficult…
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Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien
3.5 (62 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
Reviews of Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive nursing, clean rooms, and compassionate end-of-life care, while others describe serious lapses in basic care and…
What families say about senior living in Burien
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Burien communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 78%
- Communication with families 44%
- Building and grounds 44%
- Food and dining 33%
- Activities and social life 33%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 78%
- Communication with families 44%
- Staff attitude 22%
- Cleanliness 11%
“Merrill Gardens is a very nice place. Staff is attentive to needs, especially in the memory care unit. Banesa and staff do a great job. Mary Jane at the front desk is always smiling & helpful.”
“I have a client who lives here and the management is very friendly and helpful and the place is kept in exceptional condition”
“Trisha, the Community Director, is amazing! She brings such a wonderful energy to this office. The price of these homes is higher than the SHAG properties, but it is clear why when you talk to the staff and see the community.”
Senior Living in Burien: the figures
- •Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (8), wheelchair accessible (8), housekeeping (7), private rooms (7), laundry service (6), medication management (6).
Senior Living near Burien
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaTac3.2 mi | 9 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.2 mi |
| Tukwila3.9 mi | 15 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.9 mi |
| Des Moines5.9 mi | 29 | 4.7 / 5 | 5.9 mi |
| Renton6.6 mi | 37 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Kent8.5 mi | 31 | 4.6 / 5 | 8.5 mi |
| Mercer Island8.7 mi | 12 | 4 / 5 | 8.7 mi |
| Seattle10.8 mi | 79 | 4.3 / 5 | 10.8 mi |
| Federal Way11.3 mi | 29 | 4.4 / 5 | 11.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 6, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Burien, 243 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Senior Living in Burien: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Burien, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 senior living communities in Burien, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Burien are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Joyful Blue Haven Adult Family Home - Burien (5★, 8 ratings), Merrill Gardens at Burien (4.8★, 55 ratings), Boulevard Park Place Active Retirement Community (4.7★, 27 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Burien?
Beyond senior living, Burien has assisted living (6 communities), independent living (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Burien?
Families rate Burien senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 243 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Burien senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Burien communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 78%), communication with families (mentioned for 44%), building and grounds (mentioned for 44%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (78%), communication with families (44%), staff attitude (22%).