Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

Kim Witzig

Subject: Google Review for Monica Le | Community Relations Director My Mom was looking for an Independent Living community on the Eastside and so we checked out Merrill Gardens downtown Kirkland and that is where we met Monica Le – Community Relations Director. Monica was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive tour of the community and just made my Mom feel so at home. My Mom felt so comfortable with the community and I can’t thank Monica enough for her thoughtfulness, patience and professionalism over the 2 and a half years my Mom resided at Merrill Gardens. Unfortunately my Mom passed away May of this year and Monica was so instrumental in helping match up our family with new residents that needed furniture and she was so extremely helpful thoughout the entire time my Mom lived there and after. Merrill Gardens honored my Mom with beautiful flowers and a memorium. Monica is absolutely perfect for the Independent Living community industry and is such an incredible asset to the Merrill Gardens organization. I can’t recommend her high enough as she truly exhibits such an incredible caring disposition at all times. Kim Witzig - Managing Broker, MCNE

marylee ewing

We recently moved our 92 year mother, a lifelong Kirkland resident in to Merrill Gardens. Although transitions at this stage of life are difficult, she is thriving and enjoying her new home. It was a natural fit with respect to location, personnel and the wide variety of activities. The staff is very caring and compassionate. Monica Le, Community Relations Director is the "real deal". Her ability to provide individual, personalized attention to the residents makes Merrill Gardens feel like home. From the front desk to finances and the wonderful kitchen staff, we could not be happier!

Rebecca Ricards

I own a senior move company that specializes in moving seniors in the Seattle area (RR Move Co.). Every single client that I’ve worked with at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland has raved about the care and attention to detail they’ve received from Monica Le, Community Relations Director. She goes above and beyond to make sure the new resident is taken care of and feels at ease in their new home. It’s evident that Monica loves what she does- that’s why she’s so good at it!

Jill Voeller

My parents moved in during Covid and were resistent to to joining an Independent retirement Home. My sister and I were so overwhelmed with the entire process but we had a friend who's Dad was already living at Merrill Gardens in Kirkland and loved it. It was a REALLY hard transition especially right in the middle of Covid for us but I can't express in words how Merrill Gardens walked us through every step of the way being patient, caring and calm. I am sure we were not easy at first as the transition went on especially with new Covid restrictions during the first year but Sarah, Monica and the entire staff kept being supportive, patient and would always explain why things were happening and how they could accommodate my parents needs. The communication is exceptional! My parents have been there over a year and absolutely LOVE the outings, meals, staff and the friends that they are making. The location is undeniably one of the best living right in downtown Kirkland for their daily walks. I recommend this facility to anyone that needs support with their aging parents they made this most difficult situation bareable with a smooth transition.