Boulevard Park Place

    2805 South 125th Street, Burien, WA, 98168
    5.0 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Spacious apartment with excellent services

    I live in a roomy 2BR/2BA top-floor apartment with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, storage and utilities included - good value on a three-building campus with covered parking. Management and the family on-site owners are terrific, staff are friendly, and 24-hour service plus a courtesy car and regular transportation to doctor appointments, groceries and bus trips make car-free living easy. The social calendar is packed (bingo, casino trips, ice cream socials, potlucks and many activities); it's independent living (no daily meals) but food at events has been wonderful.

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    5.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Strong, involved management and family-owned on-site ownership
    • 24-hour on-site service
    • Utilities included
    • Courtesy car and transportation for medical appointments
    • Scheduled trips and outings (bus trips to casinos and events)
    • Extensive activities and social opportunities
    • Regular social events (bingo, ice cream socials, potlucks)
    • Wonderful food reported by residents
    • Large apartments (including 2-bed/2-bath) with full kitchens
    • Washer and dryer in every unit
    • Storage options (lockers and optional storage rooms)
    • Covered parking available
    • Three-building campus with top-floor views
    • Perceived good value and high overall resident satisfaction

    Cons

    • Independent living may not include daily meals (meal availability varies)
    • Covered parking is not secure
    • Ongoing renovations that could cause disruption
    • COVID-related service adjustments (boxed meals, changed dining routines)
    • Turnover can increase unit pricing despite rents not yet raised
    • Inconsistency in reviews about whether meals/dinners are provided

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with residents emphasizing friendly staff, involved management, and a family-owned, on-site ownership model that contributes to a sense of responsiveness and continuity. Multiple reviewers highlight terrific management and 24-hour service, suggesting residents feel supported at most hours. Utilities being included and the perception of good value are repeated themes that reinforce overall satisfaction. The campus layout (three buildings) and apartment features such as large floor plans, full kitchens, washers and dryers in every unit, storage lockers or optional storage rooms, and top-floor views are consistently praised and appear to be major selling points.

    Dining and meal services show a generally favorable impression of food quality, with reviewers describing meals as wonderful. However, there is a notable area of variability around meal offerings: some summaries describe independent living where daily meals are not included, while others explicitly mention meals/dinners being provided and note COVID-era adaptations such as boxed meals and dining-out events. This inconsistency suggests different living arrangements or optional service packages within the community and may be a point of confusion for prospective residents expecting a standard meal plan.

    Activities and social life are strong advantages of Boulevard Park Place. Reviews mention an extensive activities program with daily events, organized outings like bus trips to casinos and other events, and recurring social touches such as bingo on Thursdays, monthly ice cream socials, and potlucks. These offerings support an active, social lifestyle and reinforce the community aspect of the facility. Transportation services extend beyond medical appointment courtesy cars to scheduled trips and grocery shopping runs, reinforcing the appeal for residents seeking car-free living or assistance with errands.

    Facility-related positives are clear: large, full-size apartments with in-unit laundry and ample storage create a comfortable independent living environment. Covered parking is available, which is appreciated, though several reviewers note it is not secure, representing a tangible downside for residents with vehicles. Ongoing renovations are mentioned; while renovations can indicate continued investment in the property, they also raise the possibility of temporary disruption or noise for current residents.

    Financially, reviews frame Boulevard Park Place as a good value, with utilities included and rents reported as not yet raised in some comments. At the same time, reviewers express a concern that turnover-driven re-pricing can increase unit costs, so prospective residents should enquire about how vacancies affect pricing. COVID-related adjustments are referenced as past operational changes (boxed meals, dining outings) that affected daily routines; most indications are that the community adapted and continued to provide social opportunities despite restrictions.

    In summary, the dominant themes are a friendly, well-managed community with strong activity programming, good food, spacious apartments with convenient in-unit amenities, and reliable transportation and services. Key considerations for prospective residents are clarity on whether a chosen unit or plan includes daily meals, awareness that covered parking is not secure, and the potential for disruption from renovations. Overall satisfaction among reviewers is high, and the community appears well-suited to independent-living residents who value social programming, on-site management, and apartment-level comforts.

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    About Boulevard Park Place

    Boulevard Park Place is a family-owned independent senior community that's been around since 1996, designed and run by the Steinman family, so you'll find it has a steady, welcoming feel with people who care, and you get three main buildings spread across twelve landscaped acres with walking paths, gardens, koi ponds, and patio areas where residents often gather and visit, just taking in the view of the Cascade mountains on a clear day or looking out over the greenbelt from a nice deck. The apartments come in several sizes, from about 636 to 1,012 square feet, with choices like one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and one-bedroom-plus-den floor plans, and you can get a place with a private deck or patio, big windows, sliding doors for lots of natural light, east views for sunrises, and generous storage closets, so there's room for favorite things and space for guests.

    Every apartment has full-size kitchens with dishwashers, built-in microwaves, and washer/dryer units, and you'll also find comfortable features like cable, high-speed internet, air conditioning, and private bathrooms, while some come with two baths and small balconies or patios for sitting outdoors. The community keeps things tidy, offering housekeeping and laundry, and they take care of utilities too, including the cable, so that's one less thing for people to worry about, and if you need a little extra help or just want company, the 24-hour on-site management and call system can be counted on. For those who want meals ready, there's a big restaurant-style dining room with meals prepared by professional chefs, and they do their best for special diets and fresh ingredients, so people can eat well if they like or keep entertaining in the kitchen for personal celebrations.

    Boulevard Park Place sets up a range of activities, with a community program full of events like movie nights, music programs, art and craft rooms, fitness programs in the fitness room, or swimming in the indoor heated pool, plus quieter spaces such as libraries, a business room, or an arts room for reading or just sitting in a peaceful spot, and it always seems like someone's up for a friendly chat or a card game in the common rooms. If people need to get to the store, doctor, or community outings, scheduled transportation is offered, and there's parking for those who still drive, but either way, getting around is easy. The community welcomes pets, and there are plenty of paved walking trails and gardens for getting out in the fresh air.

    There are different types of care, like independent living for those who want an active lifestyle and don't need help with daily living; there's also assisted living if support with medication or non-ambulatory care is needed, plus a memory care option for those living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, and there's even 24-hour supervision and residential care homes with live-in caregivers so people can feel safe knowing help is nearby if ever needed. Every resident can get a personalized care plan, fitting their health needs and preferences, and services aim to create a safe, clean, and comfortable place where people can downsize and enjoy life at their own pace, with regular attention to accessibility and inclusion for those with special requirements.

    The community's mission is to offer a simple, caring environment for seniors aged 55 and up, and there's a focus on supporting friendships, regular social events-some even run by residents themselves-and everyday living that feels familiar but a bit easier, and when you add in unique touches like the spa/wellness room, beauty/barber shop, wood shop, and a community theater, it's clear they try to offer something for almost everyone's interests. You find folks here forming lifelong friendships and staying active, with the whole place run on the values of straightforward service, comfort, and helping people enjoy their retirement years with the backing of a decades-old family commitment.

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