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Mountlake Senior Living Apartments

5525 244th St SW

4.3(50 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Parking availability
Only about 50 spots for 98 units
Resident transportation
Community van and electric car for residents
Pet accommodations
Rooftop dog run for pet owners
Housing eligibility
Housing options for seniors of all income levels

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently praise the on-site managers—especially Babs and Dennie—for being responsive, kind, and effective at running the building, and many residents describe a warm, tight-knit community. The most repeated complaint is a severe parking shortage, and a few reviewers flag unresponsive corporate management, appliance upkeep problems, and rising rent.

The Good

  • Managers praised repeatedly as caring, responsive, and organized
  • Strong sense of community among residents
  • Rooftop gardens, courtyards, and dog run
  • Clean, well-maintained building and grounds
  • Wide amenities: fitness center, theater room, community van

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of severe parking shortage and long waitlist
  • One detailed review cites unresponsive, non-transparent corporate management
  • One report of failing appliances (dishwashers, ovens, laundry machines)
  • One reviewer noted yearly rent increases
  • One report of disputed move-out damage charges

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Mountlake Senior Living Apartments

Mountlake Senior Living Mountlake Terrace, WA Apartments

This is your time. And the life you deserve is waiting for you at Mountlake Senior Living Apartments. As an Evolution community by SHAG, we make it easy and attainable to get more out of life with options for seniors of all income levels. Visit our photo gallery to see how great life is at our apartments for rent in Mountlake Terrace.

From beautiful outdoor areas and spacious apartments with contemporary finishes to an array of amenities and activities, we’ve created a community where seniors can enjoy new opportunities, new friendships, and a renewed zest for living at our Mountlake Terrace Apartments for rent. Contact us today to learn more about our wonderful community!

When you choose Mountlake Senior Living, you’re choosing a community that is truly in the center of it all. No matter what your needs may be, our Mountlake Terrace apartments for rent put you where you need to be in no time! We’re convenient to shopping, restaurants and all the services you need including medical, dental, pharmacies, banks and more. Mountlake Senior Living also offers convenient access to I-5, and a major bus line. Plus with our community van and electric car for resident use, it's easier than ever to get to where you want to go.

AMENITIES

You’ve got a lot of life to live, and we want to help you do just that. Think of SHAG Mountlake Senior Living as your upside to downsizing – a place where you’ll find less stress, more freedom, more friends, and more time to enjoy defying expectations.

At our active senior apartments for rent in Mountlake Terrace, you’re in charge of how you want to live. So, whether you’re a social butterfly or like quiet time for yourself, our amenities give you the freedom to be you. See the many features we have available to suit your new lifestyle:

•    Stay physically and mentally fit with our fitness and business centers

•    Watch movies or cheer your favorite sports team in our large social room with TV

•    Share recipes, play games or host friends and family in our community room

•    Enjoy beautifully landscaped courtyards and rooftop social areas and fire pits

•    Spend time with your four-legged friends in our roof top dog run

•    Take comfort in our access-controlled building with on-site management

•    Read your favorite book in one of our lovely common areas

•    Channel your inner gardener in our pea patch planters

•    Keep active with day trips with friends and numerous planned social activities

•    Convenient garage parking available

•    Get going with our community van and electric cars for resident use

•    What's more, all our common areas have free Wi-Fi access

Types of Care

Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

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
  • Theater Room
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.3overall · 50 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (44) · 3.2★ on Yelp (6) · Yelp page ↗

Crystal Who????

May 2026

via Google

Babs C. the housing manager is amazing! She has really turned around the atmosphere in the 4 years she has been here. She is also very prompt with responding to any complaints, problems or concerns. She definitely makes this place feel like home.

Patricia Sparta

May 2026

via Google

I had an appointment today Friday 5/1 to tour an apartment at Shag Mountlake Senior Living Apartments. I did bring with me two friends to ask questions I missed. We met with James Effler, Community Manager. He was amazing, very knowledgeable and was fine with all the questions we asked. He took us all around the building from the beautiful rooftop to the beautiful courtyard. Beautiful, well kept clean building & property. James did not rush us, spent plenty of time with us which I really appreciated. Great person for running that amazing community. Thank you.

C Mears

Nov 2025

via Google

I really appreciated James who did a great job showing me around the facility. It's a very nice place and it was nice not to be rushed. I came away with a very positive view of the apartments and amenities.

JINHYUNG YU (ryujh64)

Jul 2025

via Google

James took the time to clearly and kindly explain everything I needed to know during the tour. It was an experience that exceeded my expectations.

Mark Hughes

Jun 2025

via Google

James did an excellent job of taking me on a tour of the building. Had a chance to meet Babs. She seemed very nice. I like the whole setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Mountlake Senior Living Apartments offer?

Mountlake Senior Living Apartments offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Mountlake Senior Living Apartments located?

Mountlake Senior Living Apartments is located at 5525 244th St SW in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What do families say about Mountlake Senior Living Apartments?

Reviewers consistently praise the on-site managers—especially Babs and Dennie—for being responsive, kind, and effective at running the building, and many residents describe a warm, tight-knit community. The most repeated complaint is a severe parking shortage, and a few reviewers flag unresponsive corporate management, appliance upkeep problems, and rising rent.

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