Mountlake Terrace Plaza sits in downtown Mountlake Terrace about 20 minutes north of Seattle, tucked into a friendly neighborhood with tree-lined streets, white picket fences, and mature landscaping, and the building itself looks welcoming with its gardens and flower beds-there's even a courtyard where folks can sit outside among blooming plants. The facility offers a variety of apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, all designed to be comfortable and easy to move around in, with lots of light and space for personal things, plus everyone gets individually controlled heating and an emergency alert system in every apartment, which gives some extra peace of mind. The community is both pet-friendly and smoke-free, and cats and dogs are welcome.
Residents choose from different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, so whether someone wants to stay active without the hassle of chores or needs help with daily things like bathing or medication, there's support to fit their needs, and if anyone has dementia or Alzheimer's, the Tribute Memory Care program offers a secure and specialized environment with programs that help manage memory and behavior concerns. Folks get assistance from trained professionals like Erin Moody, who's a geriatric medical social worker, and there's a nursing team on-site around the clock.
The staff provides practical help like housekeeping, laundry, and linen service every week-sometimes even more often if needed-a grocery shopping service, and scheduled transportation, which means rides to appointments or outings, plus there's resident parking if someone has their own car. Residents have access to amenities like a fitness center with group classes six days a week, a library and book club, and a bistro for grab-and-go lunches, while special events, arts and crafts, music, and community outings fill the activity calendar, with little seasonal touches and holiday celebrations such as Valentine's Day. Rooms and common areas all have Wi-Fi and cable, and there's a TV lounge, fireplaces, and even hummingbird and butterfly gardens.
Dining stands out because it covers all meals, and the kitchen serves chef-prepared food in a restaurant-style dining room with flexible meal times from morning to evening, plus special diets like low sugar or low sodium are available, and residents can request guest meals, use private dining rooms, or get room service. There's a beauty salon and barber shop on-site for haircuts or styling-men and women both welcome-with beautician services available regularly.
Mountlake Terrace Plaza supports spiritual life with devotional programs onsite and off, and for health and wellness, the team offers holistic therapies and help with medical needs, including access to hospice and aging-in-place plans, so people can stay at the community even as their needs change over time. The building is accessible for those with limited mobility, and there's always someone at the desk. The community is owned and managed by MBK Senior Living and follows strict licensing and regular reviews for safety. Helpful resources explain costs, insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, veteran's benefits, and other ways to manage expenses, along with planning and glossary tools for seniors and their families.
Reviews mention helpful staff and a relaxing atmosphere, with concerts as well as more typical activities. Mountlake Terrace Plaza offers a calm and friendly place for seniors to live, whether folks are active, need a little help, or require full support. The community has 90 licensed beds and provides a welcoming environment for those looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing.
