Exeter House

    720 Seneca St., Seattle, WA 98101
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Spacious apartments, excellent staff, independence

    I'm very pleased with the spacious apartments with full kitchens and the downtown Seattle location across from City Hall with lovely city views. The staff-especially the fabulous nursing team and lively activities coordinators-are professional, responsive, and warm; timely care, quick adaptive equipment, abundant intellectual programs and outings, free first-hour valet, and lots of opportunities for independence make this a top choice.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.67·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • free valet parking (first hour)
    • downtown Seattle location
    • right across from City Hall
    • beautiful city views
    • upscale environment
    • not cramped
    • nice apartments with own kitchen
    • fabulous nursing staff
    • timely care
    • professional and friendly care
    • head nurse answers questions / responsive management
    • adaptive equipment provided quickly
    • exceptional and lively staff
    • abundant activities
    • great outings
    • opportunities for independence
    • warm and loving atmosphere
    • intellectual stimulation from speakers

    Cons

    • may not suit everyone's personal preferences ('not for me')

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on high-quality clinical care, an engaging activity program, and an upscale downtown living environment. Reviewers consistently praise the nursing team and caregiving staff, describing them as fabulous, professional, friendly, timely, and responsive. Specific operational strengths are called out: the head nurse is noted for answering questions and adaptive equipment is provided quickly, which together point to effective clinical leadership and good responsiveness to resident needs.

    The facility’s location and physical environment are clear assets. Multiple reviewers mention the downtown Seattle address and that the building sits right across from City Hall, offering beautiful city views. The setting is described as upscale and not cramped, and apartments are highlighted as nice with their own kitchens, suggesting a higher-end, apartment-style independent or assisted living model that supports resident autonomy. A free valet parking perk (first hour) was mentioned, which complements the downtown location and adds convenience for visitors and residents alike.

    Social programming and staff personality receive strong praise. Reviewers report an abundance of activities, frequent outings, and intellectual offerings such as speaker events, all of which contribute to an active and stimulating community. Staff are characterized not only as competent clinically but also as exceptional, lively, warm, and loving in their interactions, which supports both the vibrancy of the community and a caring atmosphere. Several comments highlight opportunities for independence, implying programming and living arrangements that allow residents to remain autonomous while having supports readily available.

    What is not present in the summaries is specific feedback on dining, costs, room sizes beyond being "not cramped," or any operational downsides beyond a single subjective comment that the place was "not for me." That lone remark suggests the community may not match every prospective resident's personal preferences or tastes, but it is not accompanied by concrete criticisms about care, safety, cleanliness, or management. In short, reviews portray Exeter House as a well-run, responsive, and socially active downtown community with strong clinical staff, attractive apartments and views, and plentiful programming, while the only notable caution is that the style or atmosphere may not align with everyone's individual preferences.

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    Location

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    Exeter House is located at 720 Seneca St., Seattle, WA, 98101.

    About Exeter House

    Exeter House sits on Seneca Street in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood, close to downtown, hospitals like Swedish, Virginia Mason, and Harborview, Amazon offices, and public transit lines including bus and light rail, so getting around is pretty easy for most folks. The building was first built in 1927 as a Class A hotel, so there's old charm in the bones, but they've been working on careful updates, putting in things like new kitchen cabinets, appliances, and air conditioning with ceiling fans in the units, so folks get modern comforts while still seeing bits of its history. The building has studio and one-bedroom apartments, some with bonus dining nooks, extra bathrooms, walk-in closets, city views, and sunlight from the east and south, which makes for some bright, cheerful rooms, and there are washers and dryers right in each unit, which sure does save a trip.

    They have all sorts of spots inside and out for spending time with neighbors, like a resident lounge, several community rooms, a book room, and a game area, along with a patio deck, community terrace, and a private garden area, so there are many quiet or friendly places to sit. For folks with pets, there's a pet park, and Exeter House welcomes both big and small dogs and cats, for a deposit, so a good many animals live there with their owners. Secured parking's in an attached garage, there's a locked mailroom, and there's even secure bike storage, which works for people who still like to get around that way. The building's smoke-free.

    When it comes to care, Exeter House can take up to 38 residents and covers a wide range of needs with assisted living, memory care for people with cognitive troubles, respite care for short stays, and even hospice care, so families know there's support as things change over time. The staff help with all the basics: bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, grooming, and laundry, plus there are health programs, medicine help, and proper attention to diets and meals for folks with hypertension, diabetes, or other needs. For those with changing needs, they offer fitness schedules, music programs, and health-focused rooms with jacuzzis and saunas, a salon and on-site hairdresser come round, and even a mobile barber visits on occasion.

    Living here, residents get scheduled events nearly every week, movie entertainment, music therapy, creative art activities, and pet therapy, so each person can find something to look forward to, and there are regular trips out-doctor appointments, shopping, and spiritual services-thanks to their transportation services. Utilities like water, sewer, garbage, and electricity come in a flat rate for singles or couples in some rent packages, and you can even pay rent and bills online, which helps those who want things a bit simpler. There's onsite management and maintenance, after-hours emergency help, building security, and high-speed internet throughout, so most things are pretty well covered. The place balances comfort, safety, and community, and it's plain to see it tries to give folks a proper sense of home while meeting care needs as they change.

    People often ask...

    Exeter House offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Exeter House allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 720 Seneca St., Seattle, WA 98101.

    No, Exeter House 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.

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