Fairwood Gardens

    14246 SE 179th Pl, Renton, WA, 98058
    4.9 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Calm spacious home, caring staff

    I toured this beautiful, very clean senior home and was impressed by the professional, caring staff and the calm, spacious interiors and outdoors. Nelle was delightful and attentive - she explained everything and made the transition easy. It's a very small operation (currently one resident and one caregiver), so staffing can be limited; one caregiver I met was new and hard to understand. Price is high at $4,000/month (may depend on VA benefits), but overall I highly recommend it for the amazing atmosphere and positive, supportive staff.

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    4.89 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Beautiful home and grounds
    • Spacious interiors and outdoor areas
    • Clean facilities
    • Professional and caring staff
    • Attentive caregiver (Nelle) who explains things
    • Manager receives praise
    • Residents treated well and highly recommended
    • Positive atmosphere and great staff attitudes
    • Good transition support
    • Small, personalized operation

    Cons

    • Very small operation / limited staffing (one resident and one caregiver mentioned)
    • Some caregivers are new and difficult to understand
    • High price ($4,000 per month) dependent on VA benefits

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize the aesthetic and cleanliness of the property — describing Fairwood Gardens as a beautiful, spacious home with attractive outdoor areas and very clean facilities. Staff professionalism and caring behavior are repeatedly highlighted: caregivers are described as professional, attentive, and treating residents well. Management also receives praise, and the community is recommended by reviewers, who note an amazing atmosphere and supportive attitudes during transitions.

    Care quality and staffing emerge as clear strengths but also present a mixed picture. Several comments single out individual caregivers for praise (Nelle is called delightful, attentive, and communicative), and reviewers consistently say residents are treated well. Transition support is noted as a positive point, implying staff help new residents settle in. At the same time, one review flags a caregiver who is new to the job and difficult to understand. Another important staffing detail is that this appears to be a very small operation in at least one instance (one reviewer mentioned one resident and one caregiver), which can be a pro for personalized attention but also a potential concern for coverage, backup staffing, or service variety.

    Facilities and atmosphere are clear selling points. The home is repeatedly described as beautiful with spacious interiors and outdoor space, and the facility is kept clean. Reviewers used phrases such as “amazing atmosphere” and “great attitudes,” which together suggest a warm, welcoming environment. The combination of a home-like setting and attentive staff contributes strongly to the positive impressions.

    The reviews do not provide specific information about dining or activities. If these areas are important to a prospective resident or family, the lack of commentary in the reviews means you should request details directly from the facility about meal quality, menus, activity programming, scheduling, and opportunities for social engagement.

    Cost and benefits are a notable caveat. One reviewer states the price is $4,000 per month and that placement or cost may depend on VA benefits. That price point is described as high in the review material, so prospective families should verify current rates, what is included, and whether VA or other benefits can offset costs.

    In summary, Fairwood Gardens is portrayed in these reviews as a small, well-maintained, home-like facility with caring, professional staff and strong management — qualities that lead reviewers to highly recommend it. The primary concerns to investigate further are the very small scale of operations (and related staffing/coverage implications), occasional caregiver inexperience or communication challenges, and the relatively high monthly cost tied to VA benefit eligibility. Prospective residents and families should confirm staffing levels and backup plans, meet primary caregivers, and obtain an up-to-date breakdown of fees and included services (and ask specifically about dining and activities) before deciding.

    Location

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    About Fairwood Gardens

    Fairwood Gardens Adult Family Home sits tucked away on more than an acre of private land in an upscale, wooded neighborhood in Renton, Washington, where you'll see hundreds of trees, flower gardens, and a calm, natural environment all wrapped inside a fully fenced, gated property for extra safety and privacy, and all around there's a peaceful feeling that carries throughout. The home has space for six residents and offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, making it easier for people with mobility needs to move around, and all the rooms and common areas are designed to feel home-like and soothing, filled with light and views of the surrounding gardens and deck. You'll find a vegetable garden out back where residents can help pick fresh cabbage, kale, tomatoes, and spinach that get used in meals, and plenty of outdoor space with decks where people gather to enjoy nature or simple times with each other.

    Fairwood Gardens has a team that includes Certified Nursing Assistants, a Registered Nurse on call twenty-four hours every day, and a physician who visits on a regular schedule for house calls, so everyone gets both day-to-day help and regular medical oversight, and the team can give support with medications, incontinence, IV therapy, enteral feeding, and care for people with Alzheimer's or different kinds of dementia, mental health concerns, or developmental disabilities, all with a strong focus on personalizing care to each person's needs. Nelly Some, who owns and manages the home, brings over ten years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and also holds credentials as an instructor for CPR and First Aid through the American Heart Association, and you can tell the staff takes pride in offering flexible, attentive help that aims to support independence and dignity while giving families peace of mind about their loved ones' safety because the property is secure, the doorways are locked, and all staff is trained for emergencies.

    The days move by calmly with activities like light exercise, music, board games, puzzles, gardening, and celebrations on birthdays or holidays, and there's room for on-site or off-site devotionals, plus meal choices that include vegetarian and kosher options for those who prefer them. Everyone gets their own private bath, and hospice care, respite, and companion care are services the home can provide when needed. The focus here really stays on making sure that life is comfortable, engaging, and individualized, with visiting hours running from nine in the morning until eight at night so residents can see loved ones often. The license number for this adult family home is #752472, and the place always keeps up with health and safety checks to meet state guidelines for Adult Family Homes and Senior Care in Washington.

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