GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark sits right in the heart of Ballard, a lively and historic Seattle neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, markets, the Nordic Museum, and local events. This gated community has 155 apartment homes in one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and studio layouts, all with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, washers and dryers, and cable or satellite TV. The building is green and was built in 2008, with wheelchair accessible showers and safety features, plus pet-friendly policies, Wi-Fi, and high-speed internet. Staff and nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, with a focus on safety and emergency help at any time.
The community offers many living choices: independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, nursing and rehab, and adult day care, with support for activities of daily living like bathing, laundry, mobility, and meal preparation. They offer respite care, hospice care, and have options for residents with diabetes (helping with blood sugar but not insulin) and those who need help transferring from a bed to a wheelchair or who use a wheelchair, with standby assistance for moving around. Residents who can manage their own bladder incontinence are welcome, and care levels are tailored, with most needing medium care.
The Whole Life Living™ program helps residents eat better, move better, think better, and live better, and staff use personalized support plans that can include behavior observation and redirection, working with families when needed. The community supports connections through the Sagely platform, along with a full calendar of activities, symposiums, happy hours, live music, and local trips. Visiting specialists like podiatrists, dentists, and therapists come on-site, so residents can get extra care without having to travel.
You'll find both indoor and outdoor common spaces like a library, lounge with a fireplace, urban courtyard, and a social bistro. There's a gym with a certified trainer, an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a sport court with bocci ball, pickleball, and shuffleboard, and regular group activities. All-day dining features healthy, made-from-scratch meals using local ingredients, offering gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and diabetic-friendly options. Weekly housekeeping and on-site maintenance are standard.
Transportation is easy, with resident parking, free rides, and a bus stop right outside. The community allows easy access for visits and outings. A beautician and nail salon are on site, and guest suites are available for family visits. Devotional services are offered both on site and off, and there are intergenerational programs as part of the activities.
The GenCare Lifestyle Seattle at Ballard Landmark community is designed for a wide mix of needs, from active independent adults to those requiring memory or advanced nursing care, all within the same campus. There are awards for the friendly staff, dining, and activities, and many residents and families note the welcoming, supportive feel. Ballard Landmark also provides guidance and resources for long-term care planning and financial help like ElderLife Financial, and has a special Rippl Care service for behavioral health support for people with dementia. The facility is licensed and verified, with a 4.4-star rating from residents and families. Tours are offered for those who want to see the daily life, the food, and the activities firsthand.
