Murano Senior Living stands 24 stories tall right in the heart of Seattle at 620 Terry Avenue, so you'll see sweeping views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and downtown from many parts of the building, and they do have studios, one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom apartments, plus penthouses if someone wants more space or a bigger view, and some units have things like balconies, lots of natural light, and kitchens with stainless steel appliances, a full-size fridge, a range, and a dishwasher, with a few having washers and dryers too, so folks can really settle in how they like. The building has independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even continuing care services, so people can move between care levels if their needs change, and they've got flexible care plans, including seven levels for assisted living and options to add more help if needed. There's 24-hour staffing, routine health checks, medication management, and regular assessments to see if the care fits, and they'll help with personal care, meals, housekeeping, and laundry, and the staff-described as kind and supportive-are there day and night.
Memory care at Murano uses a program called Opal that looks at whole-person wellness, focusing on brain fitness, engagement, and dementia-friendly dining, and the memory care area has its own secure private or neighbor suites, a big outdoor patio, special menus, and programs like Posit Science BrainHQ, plus personal support for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. There's on-site skilled nursing for people who need more medical attention, and if someone just needs a short stay, they offer respite care with furnished apartments ready to go, which is handy for families who need a break.
Meals are included and there are different dining rooms, a partnership with Seattle chef Ethan Stowell brings fresh menu ideas, and if people want a treat or need a place to go with family, there's the SEA + SKY Bar, a rooftop lounge, and in-room meal service too. The amenities list goes long: a full-service salon and barbershop, spa, indoor and outdoor common areas, a gym, and regularly scheduled group activities for staying social or physically active, which means there's always a way for people to keep busy if they want, whether it's fitness classes, social events, educational groups, or outings to places around Seattle-seeing as shops, restaurants, Swedish Hospital, and even the public library are a quick stroll away.
Transportation's arranged by the staff, including rides to appointments or local trips, and there's valet parking for guests. The community also helps families sort out things like insurance, veterans benefits, and government programs that might help pay for care. Security's a focus, with locked areas and staff always present, so residents with memory loss can stay safe and comfortable.
Murano Senior Living got a 9.1 on the Seniorly Community Score, thanks to good reviews and other measures, and it's listed as a verified community, which speaks for its trustworthiness. There's LEED Gold certification as well, showing they've built the place with attention to environmental impact. The director of community data keeps the facts up to date, so families can feel informed. Monthly rent is an option, rather than a long contract, which makes it easier to move in. Murano's owned by Merrill Gardens LLC, has 117 licensed beds, and the team seems focused on giving each resident a balance of independence, safety, support, and connection, while also helping families understand the choices available so moving to senior living can be as smooth as possible.
