22975 SE Black Nugget Road, Issaquah, WA 98029
Anonymous
Child of resident/client
Review for University House Issaquah
It really is a good place, very well run, with caring, hard-working employees and friendly residents who go out of their way to be kind and supportive. The number and diversity of activities and outings are fabulous. My mom has now been there two years and is happily planning to stay.
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University House Issaquah is an assisted living and independent living community located in the suburbs outside Seattle, Washington. This community is surrounded by the lush forests of Cougar Mountain Regional Park and Tiger Mountain State Forest. Nestled among the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains, this community is just minutes from the arts, fine dining, and shopping. There are 184 apartments, ranging from spacious studios to expansive three-bedroom penthouse suites.
Residents of University House experience a maintenance-free lifestyle that is perfect for active seniors who are looking for a wide array of services and amenities. Residents have access to a full-service restaurant with chef-prepared selections, an on-site wellness center staffed by a registered nurse, weekly housekeeping and linen services, scheduled transportation, and gorgeous gardens with walking paths. University House Issaquah also offers nearly 200 Life Enrichments events each month, so active residents will find that there are endless opportunities to pursue their passions and enjoy the beautiful setting.
University House Issaquah is proudly affiliated with the University of Washington Retirement Association. This affiliation provides residents with many benefits, including a vibrant culture of distinct academic flavor, special access to University programs, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
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University House Issaquah
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8.9 out of 10 Review Score53 reviews | 9.5 out of 10 Review Score7 reviews | 9.5 out of 10 Review Score34 reviews | 8.9 out of 10 Review Score35 reviews |
Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,430/mo | Studio Not available | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,198/mo | Studio Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $9,895/mo |
1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $4,925/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $7,000/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,384/mo | 1 Bedroom Not available |
2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,880/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,330/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly No | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Independent Living | Care types offered 2 Memory Care, Residential Care Home | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 1 Memory Care |
for University House Issaquah
A Place for Mom has scored University House Issaquah with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, University House Issaquah has 53 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 29, 2026
It really is a good place, very well run, with caring, hard-working employees and friendly residents who go out of their way to be kind and supportive. The number and diversity of activities and outings are fabulous. My mom has now been there two years and is happily planning to stay.
Sonny T
Assisted LivingResident/client
November 19, 2025
The amenities here are excellent ie weekly presentations and other. Very pleased with the Wellness center and their care of [name removed]. The food has slipped from when we first came. Soup is really good but some of specials are lacking
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 19, 2025
I have found the facility to have a very nice environment - spaces to play games, puzzles, or read a book. A nice dining room, library. Caring staff. Some months the activity schedule is lacking but they do a lot of fun things - trips to restaurants, theater. Have nice events at facility - bingo, happy hours, lots of music, talks on different topics.
Jennifer F
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 8, 2025
I am thrilled with the decision to move my mom to University House. The staff is fabulous, the front desk is staffed 24/7, I love that they integrate the assisted and independent residents — it brings energy to the environment. The food is fabulous and the rooms are larger that most other facilities. The community fee was also reasonable. Having a doctor that comes to my mom’s room is also a bonus. Dining room is fabulous with a great staff Consierge that seats residents with others based on preferences. My mom went from assisted living to independent living here. She is playing bridge and socializing more than she did in the past 2 years. (We moved her from another care facility in Lacey to be closer to family.) I researched several other properties and visited 5. Two were in downtown Bellevue and my mom didn’t want to be in the city. She loves the location. The only thing to consider is they do not offer memory care, however another ERA property in Bellevue does.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 26, 2025
University House is gorgeous. It's like an upscale hotel. The food is good the restaurant beautiful. The staff have all been really nice. My Dad loves it there. Everything is well maintained.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 24, 2025
I CANNOT IMAGINE A STAFF BEING ANYWHERE NEAR AS CARING, CREATIVE, FRIENDLY, AND CONCERNED FOR THE WELL BEING OF US RESIDENTS. The apartments are offered in variety of sizes and layouts. They are clean, in nice shape, and have good natural light. However, the bedrooms are tiny and "full" kitchens have no dishwashers or garbage disposals and have older electric stoves. Some of the more disappointing aspects of this place involve the food and food service (both are decent but inconsistent) and the shuttle bus (old and always breaking), the elevators (one has been out of order for a very long time), and the swimming pool (closed for long stretches for fixing).
Shannon
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 7, 2024
The place felt warm and bright. I went to two other facilities and one was cold and uninviting and the other was dark and had a very low ceiling. University has an inviting entry and felt cozy. In addition the people at University were clear with the rules but accommodating where they could be. Overall, it just felt better.
Dorothy
Assisted LivingResident/client
June 13, 2023
If we have to live in "God's waiting room", this is the place to do it. I would definitely recommend this community to anyone who would appreciate intellectual stimulation, meeting very nice people and just having fun. They offered more programs in the way of lectures on music, art, opera, movies, other things that interested me as well as games and trips to local events like the local symphony and the village theater. I love this place and I found that it is a good fit for me. Thank you for suggesting University House.
C
Independent LivingFamily/friend
February 8, 2023
The University House appears to be a safe clean environment with lots of appealing amenities. My friend and I came to visit a mutual friend who’s lived there for several months now. He is very happy living there and has met some very nice people( both residents and employees). There are many activities and opportunities for those who reside at University House. In my opinion, living there would be wonderful. The price is a bit high but from all appearances, seems well worth it. We hope to return soon for perhaps a more formal tour. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
KM
Independent LivingToured community
June 14, 2021
We thought the price was too much, especially considering it was an older, dated facility. It felt like the 80s and didn’t offer as much as other places we looked at. So the value wasn’t there. The people were really nice, and they promised they were going to update the facility. The rooms just felt closed in. We ended up elsewhere with higher ceilings and overall a newer, nicer, more inviting feel.
Maria Zambrano
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 14, 2021
They're the most friendly staff I've ever experienced. They're so helpful. It tears my eyes to think of all they've done for my loved one. I think everything looks really clean, and they really try to keep an organized, welcoming environment. Cleanliness is important to me, so I pay a lot of attention to that. The food is good, and they have a good variety. The kitchen is kept clean, and the kitchen team is just amazing. Overall they provide a good amount of activities. I think with Covid, things have been a little bit slow, but I can still see the effort to get people out of their rooms. A little bit more activities would be great now that Covid is settling. I understand that it's independent living, but I think there's a lot of opportunity there for even more community events.
Doug B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 7, 2021
My mother [name removed] lived in University House for three years until we had to move her to Spokane to be closer to another family member. [name removed] loved living at University House and especially enjoyed the other residents and activities there. In particular, she enjoyed the wonderful swimming pool, current events lectures and bridge games. I was so impressed by the caring staff, all of whom took the time to get know my mom and offer help and caring support as needed. The executive director is exceptional and ran the community with care and concern, while always available to our family when we had questions or needed extra assistance.
Jeri C
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 15, 2021
In 2019 my parents moved from their home of 60 years in California to University House Issaquah. My mother says every day how much she loves living there. We are all so happy they made the move. The staff are friendly, kind, caring and always willing to help. The apartments are lovely, spacious, quiet, and the safety features in place give us peace of mind. We were happy to discover that University House Issaquah offers something for everyone, and the entire staff do their best to meet the needs of the residents. My parents have enjoyed the amenities including a dining room with excellent service, a salon, exercise room and a garden courtyard, just to name a few. Residents can participate & be active in the community, or just enjoy the peace & quiet and homey atmosphere. The University House Issaquah website gives a complete list and full description, if you select “Secondary Menu”. We highly recommend this location for senior living at its best.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 16, 2020
We went with University House Issaquah because of the location and it seemed like it was a more active community than some of the other places that we looked at. They do offer a variety of room sizes, my mom is in a smaller apartment but it is comfortable for her. I have eaten here and the food is really good. The wellness center is one of the weak points of the facility. But they have done an amazing job throughout the shutdown working to keep everyone engaged and less isolated. My mom raves about the staff members here. I would recommend it.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 7, 2020
I think it is great for someone who want to get involved in activities. The food is good and offera a variety, but less variety since the food is being delivered to the apartments since COVID. We chose this community because the location is close to me I would recommend this community. My mom like staff including the housekeeping staff and dining staff. I didn't feel like i was getting my money's worth on the scheduled checks and the health management part. The community has beautiful landscaping and it is a beautiful place.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
June 30, 2020
The staff and the residents are wonderful people that helped us evolve into this new lifestyle which was a new experience for us. The building is older and needs renovation. The food is up and down, it was adequate but not superior. I would recommend this community.
Charles Herrick
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 31, 2019
University House has been a terrific place for my mother-in-law to live. She wanted comfort, security, good dining and an attentive staff. She got all that with the great people at University House. She enjoys bridge and other social activities. And she loves the food. University House is ideally located near stores, shops and the many medical and dental offices in the Issaquah/Sammamish area. It has all worked out wonderfully well.
Catherine
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 5, 2019
Overall, we were very pleased with the living arrangements of University House. My father lived at University House for almost a year and during that time, he had nothing but positive feedback. He appreciated the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to help him. His apartment and amenities were prefect. The cleaning services were greatly appreciated. He was very content with the meals which were provided. While my father was not very social, I was impressed with the activities available. My father often used the exercise room and thought about the pool. He found the hair salon to be quite convenient and was happy with hair stylists. I would highly recommend University House to anyone be it a future resident or a son or daughter, such as myself who was searching for the best accommodating living arrangement for his/her parent.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 8, 2017
After a long search and many places we had found the perfect place for my Mom. I rated cleanliness only a 4 star only because of a large center piece of furniture that is in the lobby in front of the entrance smells like an old attic. I am not sure if it has ever been professionally cleaned or not. But the rest of this establishment is quite clean and taken taken well care of. The setting is beautiful. I rated activities only a 4 also because in comparison to some other places they had less activities, but the other places do not have an inside swimming pool which made up for it. My Mom loves using the pool. The dining I feel was the best in comparison to the other establisments also. They have a wonderful chef there that really knows how to prepare the best tasting dishes. The layout of the 1 bedroom apartment was design in a better fashion than most that we looked at around the area.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
September 22, 2017
We felt like this community would have been fine. They were a great community to see but the deciding factor was to find a place that had mostly people who could speak Cantonese with the same type of population. They were not the best fit for my In-Law.
University House Issaquah
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