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.
About this community
Occupancy
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (42% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 31 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (18 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 42% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
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?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 240 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private / Shared Studio
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
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Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
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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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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center – Centralia | AL NH IL MC | Centralia | 128
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128
WA AVG
81
Rank
#32 / 355 | No |
9
Facility
9
WA AVG
51
Rank
#591 / 626 | - | 80.4% | A+ | 14 | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
8
Rank
#260 / 282 | 45
Facility
45
WA AVG
31
Rank
#212 / 278 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#94 / 278 |
| Kenmore Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Kenmore | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
81
Rank
#91 / 355 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
WA AVG
51
Rank
#140 / 626 | - | 53.0% | A+ | 31 | 0
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0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 56
Facility
56
WA AVG
31
Rank
#234 / 278 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 278 |
| Silverado Bellingham Memory Care Community | AL MC | Bellingham (Cordata) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 355 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
51
Rank
#456 / 626 | Private Rooms | 94.1% | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 278 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#5 / 278 |
| HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor | AL MC | Oak Harbor | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
81
Rank
#283 / 355 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
WA AVG
51
Rank
#223 / 626 | Private / Shared Studio | 86.0% | - | 6 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#102 / 278 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#84 / 278 |
| Timber Ridge | AL IL MC NH SNF | Issaquah (Talus) | 26
Facility
26
WA AVG
81
Rank
#341 / 355 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
51
Rank
#530 / 626 | - | 88.5% | A+ | 4 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#102 / 278 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#154 / 278 |
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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%.
Are pets allowed at HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor?
Yes, HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor allows residents to bring their pets.
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.
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