Greenlake Senior Living Renton sits near Lake Washington, in an old and upscale neighborhood with mature trees and landscaped grounds, where you'll see both historic buildings and views of natural settings like the Columbia River, and it's been locally run since 1997, so there's a bit of history to the place, and you can choose between shared bedrooms starting at $6,056 a month, private rooms from $7,267, and studio apartments from $7,872, with some furnished options and the choice of pet-friendly plans. The community has 115 licensed beds and a Medicaid occupancy of about 75 percent, so there's a mix of residents and support, and the design puts clusters of rooms around main activity, dining, and living spaces, which helps people know where they are, especially those with memory issues, and there's a spot called Memory Care at The Lodges with rooms set up to be secure and easy to find. There's more than one level of care at Greenlake, including independent living for people who want their own space with less upkeep, assisted living for those who need help with bathing or getting dressed, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, and nursing care and rehab if someone needs more supervision or recovery after a hospital stay, and they even provide adult day care and home care so there's a variety of options for different needs.
The staff stays on duty around the clock, using a 24-hour call system and higher than average caregiver-to-resident ratios, and there's support for medication management, daily activities, diabetes care, and help with getting to doctors or managing health changes, and they coordinate care with local physicians, with on-site visits from therapists if needed. Buildings feature wide, wheelchair-friendly showers, some units include private bathrooms, and the apartments and common areas are well lit, with natural sunlight and classic décor, and residents can sit in cozy areas with soft chairs and big TVs, or relax in a library with books, a computer station, and a bird aviary, which brings a home-like feel. Outdoors you'll find walking paths, well-kept gardens, and sitting spots looking over trees and the water, so folks get a sense of peace if they like to spend time outside, and the community offers transportation for group outings or trips to Seattle, Pike Place Market, or local shops like Dutch Bros Coffee, the Walgreens pharmacy, King LASIK, or a place to eat such as Floret restaurant.
Meals are served in spacious dining rooms with chandeliers and comfortable seating, and while people get enough to eat with proper calories, some residents say the food can lack variety and taste, though there are several entrée options each day and sometimes guest meals or room service, with a professional chef making the menus. Life at Greenlake includes a full schedule of music, movie nights, fitness sessions, and group activities led by an Events and Activities Director, plus things like happy hour socials, fitness classes, activity programs, pet therapy, and outings, and residents help run some of these events, which gives them a purpose and a chance to connect with others, and there's a beauty salon and barber on-site, game room, spa, and places for devotional services.
The memory care program stands out with its secure environment, daily routines, and specialized activities for those with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, and care plans are shaped to each person's needs, with careful attention to safety and preventing wandering, and the staff work with patience and understanding, though some reviews do mention friendly caregivers but occasional staff shortages affecting the speed of service. The setting encourages independence but keeps supervision close, aiming for both peace of mind with emergency alerts and a nurturing sense of freedom for residents, with full maintenance included-housekeeping, trash, laundry-so daily life stays simple. Greenlake is fully accredited, has earned awards like "Best of Senior Living 2025," and is partnered with Seniorly to help people search for care options, and while the community isn't perfect, with a review score of 6 from 57 reviews, it has a long-standing local presence and a strong commitment to offering dependable, safe, and welcoming living for older adults who need different types of support.
