Empress Senior Living

Empress Senior Living is a beautiful, boutique-style community in Laurelhurst that feels more like an upscale hotel than a traditional senior living community—while still being very reasonably priced. The location is outstanding, with a Metropolitan Market across the street and some of Seattle’s best parks and walking trails nearby. The food is excellent as well—especially the breakfast burritos. The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, and there is always something engaging happening for residents. I’ve been especially impressed with the Health and Wellness Director, Heather. She has a strong pulse on the building and a deep understanding of each resident’s individual needs. I’ve seen firsthand the care and intention Heather and her team put into ensuring that care is personalized, thoughtful, and well-coordinated. She does an exceptional job guiding her care team and working closely with outside partners to make sure residents who need specialized support receive it. Just as importantly, she communicates clearly and compassionately with families. Empress is a special community, and it truly shows in the quality of care and attention given every day.

I couldn't ask for a better community for my loved one! Empress Senior Living is more than just a senior living facility - it's a family. The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to providing exceptional care. The activities and events are engaging and fun, and my loved one is always looking forward to the next outing or gathering. It's clear that the team at Empress Senior Living genuinely cares about the residents' well-being and happiness. I highly recommend Empress Senior Living to anyone looking for a supportive and loving community for their family member. 5 stars isn't enough!

As an mobile occupational therapist, I’ve been going into this facility regularly for several years, and I can confidently say the staff here are some of the kindest and most welcoming people I’ve ever worked with. I’ve worked in multiple facilities across the city, and it’s rare to find a team as consistently positive and welcoming as this one. One experience that really stood out to me involved a client with visual impairment who had difficulty independently feeding himself in the dining hall. I collaborated with Francis, the activities director, and the dining staff to develop a consistent place-setting layout along with structured verbal cueing to support successful self-feeding. The implementation was immediate and the concern was resolved. This level of teamwork and follow-through truly highlights their passion and commitment to their residents. Moreover, the location is ideal as it is situated right next to Metropolitan Market and the Burke-Gilman Trail, providing convenient access to everyday amenities (ie. the “cookie”) and community engagement. I highly recommend this place.

I am sorry that Monica and Jennifer didn't have a good experience at Empress. We have had 2 family members at Empress and, despite challenges that impact all senior living facilities, I can say unequivocally that the patience, attentiveness, and caring of staff members and care providers is first rate. They have also been responsive to concerns of families of Empress residents and have afforded a level of comfort to my family in knowing that our loved ones will get good care--even when we can't be present.