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Aljoya Mercer Island

2430 76th Ave SE

4.5(41 ratings)· Mercer Island average: 4.3

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Aljoya Mercer Island

Quick Facts

Year opened
1987
Licensed capacity
40 residents

Washington DSHS

Memory care setting
Secure, home-like memory care with private apartments
Ownership
Family-owned company operating since 1987
Wellness support
On-site Wellness Center coordinates visiting specialists

What Families Think

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Families and residents generally describe Aljoya Mercer Island as a warm, well-maintained community with attentive staff, strong dining, and plenty of amenities like a pool and fitness programs. Most reviews are highly positive, though one visitor reported a frustrating experience with an inattentive front desk when trying to reach a resident. Pricing is not published, so prospective families would need to inquire directly.

What reviewers praise

  • Friendly, attentive, and caring staff
  • Clean facility with well-maintained gardens
  • Weekly housekeeping including bed linen changes
  • Strong, varied dining with fresh, local ingredients
  • Saltwater pool and daily fitness programs
  • Management open to resident suggestions and feedback

What reviewers flag

  • One report of an inattentive, unresponsive front desk experience
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aljoya Mercer Island is a senior living community in Mercer Island, Washington offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

About Aljoya Mercer Island

Luxurious Retirement Living on Mercer Island

The name Aljoya means “happiness.”  At Aljoya Mercer Island, everything we do evokes a sense of joy. Whether it’s the warm, friendly residents and staff who greet you each day, your beautifully designed residence, the fresh and flavorful entrées in our elegant dining room, your morning workout in the saltwater pool, or the peace of mind that comes from our care services – you will find that Aljoya Mercer Island has so much to offer.

That’s just inside our community. Step outside and you’ll be in the heart of Mercer Island – surrounded by walking paths, restaurants and coffee shops. Mercer Island is an ideal retirement destination with small-town charm and natural beauty, yet close to the city centers of Seattle and Bellevue.

Serving Mercer Island and beyond

Our senior living community proudly serves the residents of Mercer Island, the Eastside, and more. We offer independent living, assisted living, and wellness nursing services, all from the comfort of your apartment home.

Era Living Memory Care

Personalized care, rooted in compassion

Era Living Memory Care is offered in a secure, home-like environment, called The Terrace, at select Era Living communities. As a Terrace resident, your loved one will benefit from:

•    Compassionate staff that embody the Best Friends™ approach and build meaningful relationships that can help residents feel valued, connected, and at ease.
•    An enriching environment, with purposeful activities, excursions, and daily exercise.
•    Supportive and engaging life enrichment programming that promotes cognitive functioning, while also sparking meaningful moments of joy and contentment.
•    Techniques that incorporate the latest research and information, including input from experts at the University of Washington.
•    Open communication with family members and empathetic support for your journeys.
•    Private apartments in an upscale environment.
•    Access to beautifully landscaped, secure outdoor space.
•    Access to the amenities of the broader campus for family visits, including formal dining rooms.

Assisted Living & Wellness Nursing Services

Be well and be happy

Our team is dedicated to your wellness. We offer a broad range of care, including independent living, assisted living, and wellness nursing services.

Enjoy the convenience of our on-site Wellness Center where you have access to consultations with licensed nurses and caregivers on a variety of topics, such as your medication regimen, dietary needs, vital signs, and education about assisted living services. The Wellness Center also coordinates visiting healthcare providers so that you may have easy access to a podiatrist, audiologist, massage therapist, and others.

As your care needs change, our team will work with you to develop a holistic, individualized care and wellness plan. Our RN-licensed Community Health Director and supporting team will provide professional and compassionate Assisted Living services in the privacy and comfort of your apartment home.

We offer an extensive range of services*, including:

•    Bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence support
•    Mobility, transfer, and escort assistance
•    Medication management and assistance
•    Dietary and nutritional support
•    Wellness nursing services

We also help you manage and monitor chronic health conditions, communicate with your healthcare providers and family, and coordinate medical appointments, as needed.

These services are offered on an à la carte basis, which means that you will only pay for services if and when you need them.

Independent living and assisted living communities

There’s nothing more important than family. For founders and owners Eli and Rebecca Almo, who were born and raised in Seattle, it’s that family philosophy that fuels their commitment to residents and staff every day.

Since 1987, Era Living has been dedicated to fostering a healthy and engaging environment of whole body wellness, culture, warmth, and social fulfillment — providing compassionate care and enriching activities at all eight communities it manages. It’s this type of innovative and vibrant approach to senior living that makes Era Living communities feel like home. Every day the teams work to deliver on a mission to respect and honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives.

Types of Care at Aljoya Mercer Island

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Aljoya Mercer Island

4.5overall · 41 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (38) · 3.7★ on Yelp (3) · Yelp page ↗

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Christine C.

Jul 2026

via Yelp · Report

It seemed like a nice place, beautiful and our mother was happy and well, so we thought. But staff did not keep us up to date on her declining medical situations until there was a big mess or a crisis. They made us clean up the poop on the rug with a rude letter and phone call!. How were we to know? After she passed, we had valuable items stolen from her apartment in the months while we were cleaning her items out of her place. Three watches were taken from her bedroom dresser. Two valuable brooches from her jewelry closet. And a heavy, 2 foot high piece of natural art was stolen from the living room. All of this was in her apartment when she passed but was taken while all us kids argued about her possessions. Management ignored the theft. Management accused us kids of improper use of the facilities. They sent a very rude letter complaining about us as a family. What does improper use of facilities mean? Aljoya cut off her mail delivery, her electricity to her stove and her phone. We cleaned and divided up possessions under strange circumstances all the while they never addressed the thefts. Staff was in and out of her apartment daily plus there were contractors working on the bathroom light. Mom had a strange bathroom leak where poop water backed up into her shower stall. Management accused us of doing something to the toilet. We did not. Also the dishwasher never drained properly even while she was alive. They never addressed any of the plumbing issues. Nothing was ever fixed! Her apartment was on one of the higher floors so I have no idea why she had so many plumbing issues. It was like tenement living but in a fancy building. She had a mouse problem in her dresser that wasn't there when she moved in. Twelve years in a tenement and us kids never knew. It was the theft of the $7,000 piece of natural art that hurts the most!

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Kelly V.

May 2023

via Yelp · Report

I've been visiting Aljoya Mercer Island for years. The staff is wonderful, the residents are happy and a pleasure to visit with. The environment is lovely and such a beautiful place to live.

denise joffe

Nov 2022

via Google ↗ · Report

Great visit. Very informative and comprehensive. Fantastic building and calendar full of activities to keep people busy. Very friendly.

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What types of care does Aljoya Mercer Island offer?

Aljoya Mercer Island offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Aljoya Mercer Island located?

Aljoya Mercer Island is located at 2430 76th Ave SE in Mercer Island, Washington.

What do families say about Aljoya Mercer Island?

Aljoya Mercer Island carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 38 Google reviews. Families and residents generally describe Aljoya Mercer Island as a warm, well-maintained community with attentive staff, strong dining, and plenty of amenities like a pool and fitness programs. Most reviews are highly positive, though one visitor reported a frustrating experience with an inattentive front desk when trying to reach a resident. Pricing is not published, so prospective families would need to inquire directly. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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