HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Oak Harbor, WA

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor

Memory Care & Assisted Living · Oak Harbor, WA
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HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor accepts Medicaid.

Overview of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor

Enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, a compassionate community in Oak Harbor, WA designed for memory care. Residents here enjoy the comfort and privacy of beautifully designed accommodations with no chores to worry about. They offer an award-winning Montessori-based activity program to help residents living with the challenges of memory loss maintain their cognition and improve their quality of life.

Through 24/7 care and on-call nursing, residents can enjoy their peace of mind without worrying about their care needs. Three chef-prepared meals are provided daily to make sure residents are always properly nourished and healthy. Here, everyone feels safe and well-cared for while enjoying an abundance of fun and stimulating activities tailored to their needs.

Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #285 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 357 homes in Washington for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #223 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 626 homes in Washington for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #69 / 284Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 284 homes in Washington for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 284. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
43 / 50
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyIsland
License Number2501

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Leadership

ContactMartin, Wendy (per state records, record updated Jun 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 18 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per year (42% below)
Latest Inspection November 10, 2025 Life Safety

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1831 This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (18 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 42% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 610.3 This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (6 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 42% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 10, 2025 fire safety inspection found 12 deficiencies, mostly missing documentation for required inspections and testing, plus combustible materials near sprinkler heads and missing fire department connection signage.
  • July 7, 2025 follow-up found uncorrected deficiencies with staff training and medication documentation, resulting in civil fines and ongoing compliance failures.
  • September 5, 2025 follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming correction of prior training and certification issues.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 240 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Studio

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oak Harbor's city center to HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around the area

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Peters Creek Retirement & Assisted Living
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AL
IL
RC
Redmond (Grass Lawn)60 Yes - 31 Studio / 1 Bed
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor
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AL
Oak Harbor50 Yes - 62 Private / Shared Studio
Timber Ridge
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AL
IL
NH
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Issaquah (Talus)26 No A+ 19 -
OneStone Oak Senior Living
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AL
San Antonio (Stone Oak)16 No - 29 Private Rooms
Merced Residential Care I
MC
AL
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San Francisco (Oceanview)14 No - 82 Studio

Frequently Asked Questions about HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor

Is HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor in a walkable area?

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor?

According to WA state health department records, HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's license number is 2501.

When does HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor?

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's occupancy is 86%.

How many beds does HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor have?

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor has 50 beds.

Are there photos of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor?

Yes — there are 5 photos of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor?

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is located at 171 Sw 6Th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

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