Reviews of Parkshore Senior Living Community. (Nursing Home) in Seattle (Washington).

Parkshore Senior Living Community

21 Reviews

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Nursing home

Retirement community

1630 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Parkshore Senior Living Community

david hervey

When you choose a retirement home, you check to see if they have skilled nursing, but you don’t really see until you need it. This winter and spring my partner had two serious falls, causing fractures with hospitalizations and weeks of skilled nursing. The care at Parkshore was wonderful. The quality of staff, the kindness and care couldn’t have been better and he was restored to good health. During the weeks he was there, I observed and became acquainted with many of the residents there. Some were receiving end of life care and others rehabilitation. Everyone was treated with such kindness and dignity. We will always be grateful for our experience.

Jacquelyn Rardin

I'm delighted to write a review for Parkshore, one of our senior living design clients at Studio 65. For over three years and counting, we have supported Parkshore primarily in the renovation of their independent living apartments, including new palette development, collaborative process creation, and interior design of the units, from concept to construction to move-in. While the staff has changed over the years, one element that has remained remarkably consistent, is Parkshore's steadfast commitment to the community and its residents while undertaking the incredible change and chaos that comes with a full building renovation. As an interior designer, I understand first-hand the challenges a community undertakes in navigating and managing a complex vision for transformation that serves to meet both current resident and community needs, as well as anticipated needs over the decades to come. It's not easy to bridge or forecast all needs; however, in my experience with Parkshore, I have seen how they work conscientiously to include all stakeholders, including residents, leadership, staff, board, and the community at large to best assess what is desired and needed, and inform, advise, guide and shape the ongoing vision of Parkshore...together. That's the true meaning of community. And I find this remarkable and worth commending. As a team member by extension, working with the development, sales, and facility teams, I deeply appreciate their transparency, integrity, respect, and ongoing collaborative spirit. It's rewarding to work with such a cohesive staff, unified in vision and character. I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Parkshore, and to have been invited into their process and vision-making. And it's especially wonderful to be met with hugs and kudos by new residents at the completion of their apartment remodel. I run into those residents every now and then when I'm on site...always warmly welcomed with an opportunity to catch up on their new life at Parkshore, ever grateful. It's experiences like this that confirm we're contributing to something special. Thank you, Parkshore! -Jacquelyn Rardin, Studio 65

Barbara Trentalange

My parents waited 4 years to become residents at Parkshore. It was definitely worth the wait. Michelle and Janis made the transition smooth and easy. They were attentive to my family's many questions and patient with our requests. Nothing was overlooked. It is never easy to move, let alone, downsize and move to a different state. Moving to Parkshore was about as seamless a transition as my parents could have made. They have only been living at Parkshore for a little over a month, but it seems as if they have been there for years. The community is welcoming and inclusive. There isn't an evening that they aren't invited to join in some activity by other residents. Upon returning from using the workout facility, my dad was excited to report that he met a woman who is 114 years old! He said it was most definitely the right choice to move to Parkshore as they really must take care of their residents. They have on multiple occasions mentioned how it was definitely the right move for them. They are so happy to be a part of this wonderful community.

Mary Joan Hervey

We moved to Parkshore in October. We have found every service they offer to be first class. It was like moving to a resort, in spite of the restrictions caused by Covid. They have kept us safe, with not a single case, and they arranged for us to be the first to be vaccinated. When I had to miss my second shot, they quickly got me scheduled for it. The staff are warm and friendly, anticipating every need. The facilities have recently been updated to a luxury level. Coming here was one of our best decisions ever.

Hailey Ratner

If a senior living space is where you or a family member needs to be I would recommend this one. The food is absolutely fantastic! And there's a huge variety in the area just a couple blocks away if eating in doesn't suit you. The view from the top is gorgeous and only getting better with the renovations! Plus there will be an added pool for extra exercise or fun. In a balanced neighborhood with one bus line straight down town a block away from a children's park and a beach. Plus a 4-5 minutes drive to at least two wildlife reserves and parks that and quite nice to walk around.

Bill Wertz

This is an August 30, 2018 update to my post. I am now Past President of the Parkshore Resident Association. Progress on ALL fronts here continue at full speed. The 37-million dollar repositioning project has mostly moved to the exterior of the building. The excavation work required for the new pool has been challenging but the hard, loud, portion of it should soon be completed. A new Executive Director, Annika DiNovi, has taken the leadership role and has been widely accepted by staff and residents alike. She’s, in a word, outstanding! Her predecessor is now the Executive Director at another Transforming Age facility on Vashon island. By all accounts he is doing well in his new environment. I personally wish him the best. Bill Wertz I am the current Parkshore 2017-2018 Resident Association President. My wife and I moved into Parkshore almost 3 years ago. I am writing this review to present some of the things that are special about Parkshore. Let me start by sharing that Parkshore is not quite 1/2 way through a 37-million dollar repositioning project. Parkshore had over 20 vacant apartments not long ago. Today the "wait list" is well north of 300. The physical location of this CCRC is outstanding and is directly on the shore of Lake Washington in the highly desired Seattle neighborhood of Madison Park. For many years that was all it took to attract retirees to choose Parkshore as their home. Location-location-location only goes so far and Parkshore relied on this for far too many years. The massive repositioning project will restore the building to be one of, if not THE, premiere locations with all the amenities necessary to be competitive...anywhere! Living through dozens of workers inside and outside the building for up to 2 years, day in and day out, is difficult for both residents and staff and, in my opinion, contributes to the angst being shared in Google reviews. The Executive Director, Mike Schwartz, isn't perfect and has made mistakes. Can any of us say we're perfect and have never made mistakes? I certainly can't! I've had the opportunity, first as Vice President when Mike was brand new in his position, and again this past year as President, to work with him directly. Our interactions have, at times, been challenging. That said, and again working with him directly over almost 2 years, I've personally witnessed a positive change in his approach to his job and how he interacts with residents and staff. Yes...there have been several key Director changes under his leadership. No, again in my opinion, they're not all on him. For example the Marketing Director, Don Warfield, left to fill a similar role at Transforming Age co-owned Skyline. Why? He will be the key person driving new residents to the new Skyline Tower that is proposed to be built next to the current Skyline campus. One Business Director left to join the prior Parkshore Executive Director at another CCRC in the Seattle area. Here's my bottom line on Parkshore. It's location is second to none and, once completed, the 37-million dollar repositioning project will be outstanding. The overall staff, despite many changes, continues to be great. Many staff members are considered by residents to be a trusted friend. Why did I only assign 4 stars to this review? Lots of work remains to get that 5th star. The many changes at Parkshore will, over the long haul, be net positive. It will, at the end, get that 5th star!

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