University House, Wallingford
4400 Stone Way N, Wallingford, 206-545-8400; eraliving.com
What You Get A haven for life-of-the-mind devotees. This assisted living and retirement community of 146 condo-style apartments was established in 1997 by Seattle-based 22-year senior housing vet Era Living. Saunter down to the San Juan Room for intellectual sparring with members of the Shakespeare Group, complete with ex–University of Washington live-in academics. Take a trip to the Seattle Symphony, go on the summertime Wallingford Art Walk, or stay in and enjoy a dramatic reading by resident and former Boeing computer engineer Myron Cohon. His recent performance of Arthur Miller’s The Ryan Interview packed the house.
U House keeps energy levels up with exercise and solid nutrition. Traditionalists enjoy Stretch and Flex classes while the adventurous gravitate toward “Wii and Drinks” soirees. Chef Amine Elbouchti, formerly of Daniel’s Broiler, runs the Rainier Dining Room, which overlooks the inner garden sanctuary. The goal is to keep residents active as long as possible; fewer than 30 out of 165 residents here receive some type of supportive service, such as med management. Everyone has visiting rights at the RN-directed walk-in wellness clinic for freebies like blood pressure checks or consultations. Oh, and a bit of advice? Get your name on the wait list a couple months in advance. University House’s reputation, location, and affiliation with the University of Washington Retirement Association keeps it full.
Who It’s For Astronomers, biologists, writers, ex–UW Law School librarians, and brainiacs galore.
Why I Live Here Myron Cohon gave up his 23rd-floor Belltown high-rise and its spectacular view of Mount Rainier, Elliott Bay, and Lake Union for the pleasure of living at University House. “I wanted to do more than just look at the view. Here, I can be active.”
Cost $2,380–$5,925 monthly, plus a onetime residency fee up to $2,000
Published: December 2009
for m & hal
10,000 a month? You could be making mortgage payments on a million dollar home at that price and afford to pay full time staff. The owners (Lytte of Mercer Island) of leisure care management are making a small fortune although they might have to downsize from their 40 million 1/2 acre home (yes house not land)is up for auction as of feb 2010.
The owners (Lytte of Mercer Island) of leisure care management are making a small fortune although they might have to downsize from their 40 million 1/2 acre home (yes house not land)is up for auction as of feb 2010.
Thank you for your article about health issues and older people. Check out this original song on You Tube about growing old in hard times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM5HDRxwPns
Thanks,
Jim