SHAG's New Haven Apartments

    13000 Linden Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133
    4.4 · 5 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Clean welcoming facility, caring staff

    I stayed briefly and so far I like it. The facility is clean, well-kept and secure with a homey dining area, nice sundeck, reading room and theater - gym and barber are on the same block. Staff (Ruth and Olga especially) are kind, knowledgeable and respectful, call me by name, help with paperwork and give personalized attention; maintenance is quick. Management supports employees and events are well-planned and engaging (cards, singing, dancing, bingo, puzzles, day trips). Reasonably priced and overall a very good, welcoming place.

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    4.40 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Kind, friendly caregivers
    • Respectful treatment and personalized attention
    • Staff call residents by name (Ruth and Olga called out)
    • Strong safety and security
    • Clean, neat, well-kept facility
    • Quick handyman/service response
    • Well-planned events and engaging activities
    • Day trips offered
    • Management that supports employees
    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Homey dining area
    • On-site or nearby amenities (gym and barber shop on the same block)
    • Regular weekly activities schedule (cards, singing, dancing, bingo, puzzles)
    • Sundeck, reading room, and theater
    • Staff helpful with paperwork
    • Reasonably priced
    • Facility takes good care of residents

    Cons

    • Some reviewers noted staff could be friendlier (inconsistency in friendliness)
    • Several reviewers had limited familiarity due to short stays, producing incomplete impressions

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is clearly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize attentive, respectful care and a clean, well-maintained facility. The tone is appreciative of both interpersonal aspects (staff kindness, personalized attention, being called by name) and the physical environment (neat appearance, well-kept common areas, and prompt handyman service). Management is perceived as supportive of employees, which reviewers connect to a welcoming atmosphere and generally good staff performance.

    Care quality and staff interactions are among the strongest themes. Reviews repeatedly mention knowledgeable, kind, and friendly caregivers who treat residents with respect and personalize attention. Specific staff members (Ruth and Olga) are named, suggesting some caregivers stand out and build rapport. Residents are reportedly called by name, and staff assist with practical matters such as paperwork. Safety and security are explicitly noted, reinforcing confidence in daily care and supervision. At the same time, there is a small but meaningful note that some staff could be friendlier — indicating occasional inconsistency in interpersonal warmth rather than systemic problems with competence or respect.

    The facility and amenities are highlighted positively. Reviewers describe the building as clean, neat, and attractive, with several pleasant common spaces: a homey dining area, a sundeck, a reading room, and a theater. Practical conveniences extend beyond the building: a gym and barber shop are on the same block, making it easier for residents to access services. Quick handyman service is mentioned, which points to responsive maintenance and attention to living conditions. Pricing is described as reasonable, and multiple reviewers explicitly state the facility takes good care of residents, reinforcing value for cost.

    Activities and social programming are another consistent strength. Reviewers reference well-planned events, a weekly activities schedule, and a range of offerings — cards, singing, dancing, bingo, puzzles — that engage residents. Organized day trips are also noted, suggesting programming that extends beyond on-site activities and helps keep residents active and socially connected. The presence of engaging, varied activities contributes to a lively, welcoming atmosphere reported by several reviewers.

    Notable patterns and limitations in the reviews should be considered. A few reviewers mention limited familiarity with the facility because of short stays; this produces more tentative impressions in some summaries and means not all aspects (long-term care, response to health declines, consistency over time) are fully evaluated. The only recurring negative is that some staff could be friendlier — this appears to be an inconsistency rather than a dominant problem. There are no repeated complaints about cleanliness, safety, cost, or major operational faults.

    In conclusion, New Haven Apartments presents as a clean, secure, and well-managed senior living option with strong interpersonal care, a variety of amenities, and active programming. Management support for staff and responsive maintenance bolster the positive picture. Prospective residents and families should be reassured by the frequent mentions of respectful, personalized care and by the variety of facilities and activities; they may want to confirm long-term consistency of staff interactions and seek out longer-term resident perspectives if concerns about occasional friendliness inconsistencies or long-term care outcomes are important to their decision.

    Location

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    About SHAG's New Haven Apartments

    SHAG's New Haven Apartments at 13000 Linden Ave N in Seattle, Washington, offers senior apartments for people who want to live actively and independently, and when you walk in, it's clear that the place values a balance of freedom, safety, and friendly community, and with a dedicated leasing and management team onsite, there's good help around for any questions or maintenance needs, plus they keep the building secure with access control, so residents feel comfortable coming and going. The apartments are income-restricted, which means you need to qualify under certain income rules, including 100% income-restricted units for those who are 55 or older, or 55+ with a disability, and the process for moving in requires resident screening and paperwork to check eligibility, but the leasing folks can help with that and right now there's no waiting list to join. The apartments have one- and two-bedroom layouts, ranging from about 450 to 888 square feet, with energy-efficient appliances, full-size tubs in the bathrooms, and nice views in many of the units, which comes in handy if you like relaxing at home and enjoying the courtyard or garden scenery, and for those who want to be outside, there are P-patch planters, landscaped courtyards, a barbecue area, decks, and spots for gardening. Indoors, there's a business center, a clubhouse, a game room, a fitness area, a library, a TV lounge, and a big social room with a TV for movie nights or sports, and there are plenty of common rooms for crafts, games, or just visiting, and you can even use the community room for gatherings with family or friends if you want a bigger space. The community offers a van for free transportation to grocery stores, social trips, and outings, which is helpful if you don't drive anymore, and the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood has shopping and restaurants nearby for day-to-day needs. You'll see they allow pets like dogs and cats, which some people find comforting, and maintenance requests or rent payments can be handled online, making things simpler. Staff here have a reputation for being friendly and helpful, and the community runs a calendar full of social activities, games, day trips, and other programs, plus the social care platform connects residents to support if needed, and folks needing more care-whether for physical, mental health, or memory issues-can access assisted living, home care, or memory care services, all provided with attention to dignity and independence. Residents have access to nutritious meals planned by chefs, and the efforts of the staff have led to awards like 'Best of Senior Living' and 'Best Activities.' The focus at SHAG's New Haven Apartments stays on comfortable, affordable living for seniors, letting people stay active, connected, and at ease as they age, and new residents moving in can sometimes get a special like one month free rent, depending on the unit.

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