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Norse Home

5311 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Independent Living Assisted Living
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(206) 781-7400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,330

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,966
  • Average State Price: $4,246
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Norse Home Description

    Norse Home is a non-profit, heritage retirement and assisted living community, located on Seattle’s historic Phinney Ridge. Our residents wake up to daily views of Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Additionally, the internationally recognized Woodland Park Zoo is just across the street.

    We’re proud to say that Norse Home isn’t just a caring facility. Norse Home is a recognizable and dynamic component of the Seattle community.

    Discover your next home—Norse Home.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Norse Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 17 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 24 out of 75 communities in Seattle
  • Ranking in State: 263 out of 809 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Norse Home highlight a mix of experiences and opinions. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction, mentioning issues such as inadequate communication from management, especially in critical situations, and concerns about the response to emergency call buttons. There are also comments about the size of the rooms being too small and the food quality being subpar.

    On the positive side, many reviews praise the facility for its caring and professional staff, beautiful views, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The community is described as clean, safe, and offering a variety of activities and amenities, including Happy Hour Fridays, a lovely courtyard, and outings. The long tenure of many staff members is frequently mentioned, suggesting a stable and dedicated team.

    Several reviewers specifically mention the exceptional care their loved ones receive, describing the staff as loving, caring, patient, and kind. The community's location in Seattle, offering fantastic views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, is highlighted as a significant advantage. The facility's nonprofit status is also noted as a positive factor, reflecting in the warmth and quality of services provided.

    Overall, while there are some criticisms, the majority of the reviews express satisfaction with the living experience at Norse Home, praising its community atmosphere, the quality of care, and the facility's amenities and activities.


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    Health

    Monitoring of health care needs

    Bathing and dressing assistance

    Personal hygiene assistance

    Medication assistance and administration

    Assistance with mobility and transfers

    24-hour on-site medical assistance


    Services

    Personal laundry service

    Weekly housekeeping and linens

    On-site maintenance

    Housekeeping and linens


    Activities

    Life enriching activities and outings

    Social hall for gatherings/activities

    Music

    Community activities

    Strength training

    Community events


    Community Amenities

    Beautiful garden courtyard

    Exercise room and fitness center

    Gift shop

    Library

    Beauty salon

    Guest rooms


    Room Amenities

    All utilities

    Basic and long-distance phone service

    Basic cable television service

    In-room Internet connection

    Cable television service


    Dining

    Three nutritious meals per day

    Beverages and snacks in our lively bistro

    Elegant dining room

    Sitting down for a meal with friends

    Wait staff

    Daily featured meals


    Transportation

    Transportation services

    Resident transportation service

    Transportation to medical appointments

    Complimentary transportation


    Pet

    Small pets welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Seattle which is 4.4 miles away and has a population of 684,451 (medium sized city).
    • The average income is $147,635, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 41
      • Average Temperature: 55.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 172 days of rain, 9 days of snow and 182 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 4.29% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 17.51% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 16% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 68% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.77 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.88 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.24 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.09 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.2 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 176.0, Moderate Days 31.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Marketime
    0.5 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    0.8 miles away
    CHEF'STORE
    0.9 miles away
    Safeway
    0.9 miles away
    Ballard Market
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Phinney Ave N & N 54th St
    0.0 miles away
    Phinney Ave N & N 53rd St
    0.0 miles away
    Phinney Ave N & N 55th St
    0.1 miles away
    Phinney Ave N & N 50th St
    0.2 miles away
    Phinney Ave N & N 58th St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Verity Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    KeyBank
    0.9 miles away
    Umpqua Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.9 miles away
    Chase
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Swedish Medical Center Ballard Campus
    1.1 miles away
    University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake
    2.5 miles away
    Kindred Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest
    3.2 miles away
    Seattle Children's Hospital
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Neighborcare Health Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Bartell Drugs
    1.0 miles away
    Bob Johnson Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Seattle Dental Arts
    0.5 miles away
    Greenlake Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Dento-Facial Fx Inc.
    0.6 miles away
    Espresso Dental
    0.8 miles away
    Greenlake Family Dentistry
    0.8 miles away

    Parks

    War Garden Public Park
    0.1 miles away
    Sunset Place
    0.1 miles away
    Cascade Place
    0.2 miles away
    59th Street Park
    0.2 miles away
    Rose Garden
    0.2 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Wallingford Center
    1.0 miles away
    Northgate Mall
    2.8 miles away
    Pacific Place
    3.8 miles away
    Westlake Center
    3.9 miles away
    Arboretum Court
    4.1 miles away

    Culture

    Bossa Nova
    0.5 miles away
    Fremont Abbey Arts Center
    0.6 miles away
    Seattle Mosaic Arts
    0.7 miles away
    Hale's Palladium
    0.8 miles away
    Blowing Sands
    0.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Corner Pizza
    0.1 miles away
    Pacific Blue Chowder House
    0.3 miles away
    Ada’s Restaurant & Bar
    0.3 miles away
    Tangerine Thai
    0.3 miles away
    Windy City Pie
    0.3 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of WA. It is a large-sized community with 86 total beds.

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