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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.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 31 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (18 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 42% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 6 | 10.3 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (6 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 42% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025, found multiple deficiencies related to missing documentation for required fire safety inspections and maintenance activities, along with some physical fire safety issues. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some follow-up visits confirming correction of prior deficiencies, while others noted ongoing issues with staff training, medication documentation, and fire safety compliance. The main themes of deficiencies involved fire safety documentation and equipment maintenance, as well as staff training and medication recordkeeping. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with no findings of abuse or neglect. Recent inspections suggest some recurring challenges with fire safety compliance, despite periods of improvement in other areas.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 240 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private / Shared Studio
Building Type: 2-story
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1.0 miles from city center
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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HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is located in Oak Harbor, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Where The Heart Is |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Burlington | 84 | No | 57 | Private / Shared Studio | 84.5% | 8 | 4 | 41 | 5.1 |
| Edmonds Landing Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Edmonds (The Bowl Of Edmonds) | 83 | Yes | 86 | Private / Shared Studio | 44.6% | 9 | 4 | 31 | 3.4 |
| Greenridge Place |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Westminster (West Westminster) | 76 | No | 37 | Private / Shared Studio | - | - | - | - | - |
| Celebration Villa of York |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | York (Tyler Run-Queens Gate) | 75 | Yes | 50 | Private / Shared Studio | 60.0% | 10 | 4 | 64 | 6.4 |
| HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oak Harbor | 50 | Yes | 62 | Private / Shared Studio | 86.0% | 6 | - | 18 | 3.0 |
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is in the Oak Harbor neighborhood of Oak Harbor.
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.
According to WA state health department records, HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's license number is 2501.
According to WA state health department records, HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's license expires on November 30, 2026.
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor's occupancy is 86%.
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor has 50 beds.
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is located at 171 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277.
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