Cedar Park Apartments

    12740 30th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, 98125
    4.3 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Clean friendly staff but noisy

    I like living here — the apartments are nice, very clean, and the staff are friendly. There's lots of activity and I'm generally happy, but the rooms are small, no balcony, no pool or hot tub, and no meals are provided. The website was confusing. People smoke and noise can be an issue; I moved to a different unit and the heat improved. I'd stay but I wish the rate were lower.

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    4.33 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Very clean facilities
    • Friendly staff
    • Improved warmth/heating
    • Nice apartment finishes
    • Lots of activities
    • Residents generally happy/liked living here
    • Ability to relocate residents to a different apartment when needed

    Cons

    • Small apartment/room size
    • No balcony
    • Noise issues
    • People smoking on or near premises
    • No pool
    • No hot tub
    • No meals provided/dining not included
    • Website description confusion or misleading information
    • Concerns about cost/requests for lower rates

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is cautiously positive: residents frequently praise cleanliness and staff friendliness, and many say they are happy or like living at Cedar Park Apartments. The most consistent positives are the well-maintained, very clean environment and approachable, friendly staff. Several reviewers note that warmth/heating has been improved, suggesting management responsiveness on at least some maintenance or comfort issues. The community appears active socially, with multiple mentions of "lots of activity," which contributes to residents feeling content overall.

    Staff and care-related impressions are generally favorable but limited in scope. Comments specifically call out friendly staff, which indicates good day-to-day interactions and customer service. The reviews do not provide detailed information about clinical or medical care (if any is provided), so conclusions about medical/care quality cannot be drawn from these summaries. However, the presence of friendly, responsive staff and at least one example of a resident being moved to a different apartment suggests staff and management can address individual housing concerns when they arise.

    Facilities and amenities present a mixed picture. On the positive side, apartments are described as "nice," and the facility is kept very clean. On the negative side, several amenities that some prospective residents might expect are lacking: there is no pool and no hot tub, and meals are not provided. The absence of on-site dining means residents must arrange their own meals or go off-site. Another recurring facility-related issue is smoking — reviewers mention people smoking, which may affect indoor air quality and comfort for non-smokers. Noise problems are also specifically cited, indicating that sound insulation or community noise policies may be an area of concern.

    Apartment features and living space are a common concern. Multiple reviewers describe units as small and point out the lack of balconies. These are concrete, repeatedly noted drawbacks that affect quality of life for residents who prioritize private outdoor access or larger living spaces. The fact that at least one resident moved to a different apartment is double-edged: it shows there is some flexibility to reassign units, but it may also imply initial mismatches between expectations and the assigned unit.

    Management, communication, and value show signs of inconsistency. Several commenters mention confusion or disagreement with the website description, indicating marketing or information on the site may not fully reflect the on-site reality. There is also a recurring comment about cost — at least one reviewer explicitly wants a lower rate — which suggests some residents feel the price does not wholly match the amenities offered (notably the lack of pool/hot tub, no meals, small unit sizes). These points together suggest prospective residents should verify advertised amenities, unit sizes, and policies directly with management and ask about any extra fees or negotiable rates.

    Social and lifestyle aspects are generally positive: reviewers reference lots of activity and overall being happy, which points to a viable social environment and programming that engages residents. However, smoking and noise issues could detract from the communal experience for some people. The combination of active programming plus persistent noise and smoking concerns suggests the community is lively but may not be the best fit for those seeking quiet, smoke-free living.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: the strongest, most consistent positives are cleanliness, friendly staff, and an active community. The strongest negatives are small unit sizes, lack of certain amenities (no pool/hot tub, no meals), noise, and smoking. There are also communication/value concerns tied to website descriptions and pricing. For prospective residents or family members considering Cedar Park Apartments, important steps would be: tour actual unit types to confirm size and presence/absence of balconies; ask about smoking policies and noise mitigation measures; confirm which amenities are included and which are not; and clarify pricing and any potential for negotiated rates. Current residents seem largely satisfied with staff interactions and cleanliness but should be aware of the documented tradeoffs around space, amenities, and environmental issues like smoke and noise.

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    About Cedar Park Apartments

    Cedar Park Apartments gives seniors age 61 and older a safe, clean, and affordable place to live in the North Seattle/Lake City area with easy access to bus lines, Northgate, Downtown, I-5, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and the Burke-Gilman Trail, so you can get to all sorts of places pretty easily, and you know having shopping and dining nearby makes day-to-day life a bit simpler too. The apartments offer 1 and 2 bedroom layouts with ample closet space, full-size kitchens with modern appliances, and carpeting in the living room and bedrooms, so whether you want to have friends over or just enjoy some quiet, the floor plans work pretty well for both. The community is smoke-free, allows dogs and cats, and has designated parking for residents, plus gated and controlled access to help you feel secure.

    Even though there's no pool or hot tub and you won't get meals provided, there are some nice features like landscaped gardens and courtyards, a fitness center with modern equipment, and resident social lounges for community events from the activity calendar, so it's not hard to find ways to stay active or chat with neighbors. If you're worried about laundry, there are laundry facilities right on site, and on-site maintenance and management staff take care of things if something needs fixing. Some homes are accessible, and the energy star buildings keep things efficient. You'll also find a community clubhouse for gatherings, and if you're thinking about the money side, these are income-restricted, so they're meant for seniors who need affordable living. Cedar Park Apartments doesn't offer any fancy services or meals but covers the basics for active seniors looking for a no-frills, comfortable home in a handy part of town at 12740 30th Avenue NE.

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