Bridle Trails Senior Care Home

    5551 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
    • Assisted Living

    Warm, homey, attentive family care

    I placed my mom here and have been very pleased - a warm, homey, family-style environment with kind, attentive caregivers, on-site RN and knowledgeable owner, clean private rooms, and delicious home-cooked meals. Staff are professional, patient, and proactive with medical needs and activities; they supported our family through difficult times. I recommend this well-run, caring home.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    5.00·(13)

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-style caregiving
    • Nurse-owned and clinically engaged management
    • On-site registered nurse availability
    • 24/7 caregiver coverage
    • Personalized, patient-centered care plans
    • Home-cooked, high-quality meals
    • Clean, well-maintained living environment
    • Private rooms furnished with personal belongings
    • Engaging activities: music, games, exercise
    • In-home physical therapy services
    • On-site hairdresser appointments
    • Supportive family communication and end-of-life support

    Cons

    • Small family-style capacity limiting immediate availability
    • Limited on-site specialty medical services beyond RN and PT
    • Potential mismatch for residents requiring higher-acuity institutional care
    • Operational reliance on owner/clinical leadership for consistency
    • Narrow scale of recreational programming compared with larger facilities

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray Bridle Trails Senior Care Home as a small, nurse-owned adult family home that emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and individualized care. Families consistently describe attentive, compassionate caregiving delivered around the clock, with clinical oversight from an on-site registered nurse and an experienced nurse-owner. Reviewers highlight personalized care plans, proactive medical attention, and supportive communication — including assistance during serious medical needs and end-of-life transitions.

    Dining, household, and ancillary services are described positively. The facility is repeatedly noted for home-cooked, high-quality meals; regular, structured meal service; and an overall clean, well-maintained interior. Private rooms that residents may decorate with personal furniture and keepsakes contribute to the home-like environment. Additional on-site services such as in-home physical therapy and hairdresser appointments are commonly mentioned as conveniences that support resident comfort and recovery.

    Activity programming appears oriented to the home-style setting: music, singing, guitar, games, group exercises, and an activities coordinator are part of the daily rhythm. Reviewers characterize staff as warm, patient, and professionally trained, and several accounts reference strong teamwork among caregivers and nurses. Endorsements from hospice staff and consistently positive family feedback point to effective coordination with outside clinical partners when needed.

    Areas to consider when evaluating this provider include constraints inherent to a small, family-style home. Capacity is limited, which can affect availability and may require advance planning. The model delivers effective general nursing and therapy support but offers fewer on-site specialty medical services than larger skilled nursing facilities; residents with higher-acuity, complex medical needs may be better served in settings with broader in-house specialist resources. Because the operation is clinically led by the owner and a small leadership team, prospective families should confirm continuity plans and staffing contingencies. For those seeking a warm, personalized, nurse-led adult family home, Bridle Trails appears to align well with those expectations; for residents needing institutional-level specialty care, families should assess clinical fit and waitlist/availability considerations.

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    Location

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    Bridle Trails Senior Care Home is located at 5551 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033.

    About Bridle Trails Senior Care Home

    Bridle Trails Senior Care Home sits in a quiet residential area of Kirkland, near Bridle Trails State Park, and has room for up to six residents in a spacious, peaceful home. Purple Door, LLC manages the home, keeping a small, family-style setting where caregivers really get to know each resident and offer round-the-clock care, adapting to physical or memory needs as they change. The home provides private rooms and some private bathrooms, studio and one- or two-bedroom setups, and the showers and common areas accommodate wheelchairs for easy access. Housekeeping, maintenance, and kitchenettes or kitchens come in each room, and there's cable TV, fast internet, washers and dryers, and safety features like a sprinkler system. The property has indoor and outdoor areas for socializing or relaxing, along with a fitness center, salon, game room, guest parking, and a dining room that serves meals tailored for different diets, like gluten-free, kosher, vegan, low-salt, organic, and even pureed if needed.

    The home runs programs like Forever Fit to keep folks moving, with fitness classes, yoga, Tai Chi, stretching, and activities such as trivia, arts and crafts, live music performances, karaoke, and educational programs. Religious and devotional services happen on-site, with offsite support if needed, and the environment stays safe and familiar, especially important for those who need memory care for Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Parkinson's. Staff provide skilled nursing, medication management, diabetic and incontinence care, high acuity care, wound care, and even have a doctor and nurses on staff for specialized support. Residents who have mental health or developmental disability needs get extra help, as do those recovering after surgery, with short-term respite care or longer supports for aging in place.

    Everyone gets help with daily things like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and walking or wheelchair use, with attention to safe mobility and fall prevention. Personal care assistants and professional staff provide laundry and dry cleaning, and a beautician visits regularly. Pets are allowed-specifically cats. The home is locally owned, licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and accepts long-term care insurance and Medicaid. With space for only six residents and a high staff-to-resident ratio, families in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond trust the home for a warm, non-crowded setting, nutritious meals, and daily activities that help maintain a strong sense of community and comfort. The home allows visits from 9:00am to 8:00pm and welcomes tours or virtual visits, offering information about move-in, detailed care plans, billing, and a waitlist if needed.

    People often ask...

    Bridle Trails Senior Care Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 11 photos of Bridle Trails Senior Care Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5551 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033.

    No, Bridle Trails Senior Care Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number753570
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity8 residents
    Special certificationMental Health, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    1

    Citations

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    Complaints

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    Years

    01 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found that a space heater used in a resident's room was not UL certified and lacked a protective, heat-resistant barrier, creating burn risk.
    • WAC 388-76-10825Space heaters, fireplaces, and stoves.

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