Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Moses Lake, WA

Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Moses Lake, WA
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center accepts Medicaid.
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Tucked in the warmth of Northwest Sunburst Court, Moses Lake, WA, Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a distinguished senior living community offering companion living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious private and companion floor plans, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community boasts a team of dedicated and highly qualified professionals striving to deliver world-class care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s to meet their special needs and preferences.

Keep your dignity while living as you prefer with engaging activities and enjoyable programs conducted to maintain an active and well-rounded retirement. Have hassle-free dining with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary restrictions and tastes. With its homey and friendly environment, Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years creating lasting moments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #204 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 204th out of 285 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #254 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 254th out of 439 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #11 / 215Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 215 assisted living communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 215. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
98.2% This home is often near full
Higher than the Washington average: 75.8%
Occupied beds
55 / 56

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyGrant
License Number2514

Leadership

ContactMikesell, Maggie (per state records, record updated Jul 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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
32 deficiencies 12 inspections

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (14% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% below)

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. 3228 This facility has 14% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (32 vs. WA avg 28).↑ 14% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.73.12 This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.7 vs. WA avg 3.12).↓ 13% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 129 This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Washington average (12 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Companion / Private Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Moses Lake's city center to Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Harbour Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Mukilteo
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #86 / 215
A+20
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 31
Rank #219 / 262
2.4
Facility 2.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 262
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre
AL
IL
MC
S Renton (Burnett Avenue South)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #54 / 215
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262
Ellensburg Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ellensburg
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 79
Rank #124 / 285
Yes
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 50
Rank #292 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #57 / 215
A+21
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
69
Facility 69
WA AVG 31
Rank #246 / 262
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #166 / 262
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
AL
MC
Moses Lake
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 79
Rank #204 / 285
No
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 50
Rank #254 / 439
Companion / Private Studio
98.2%
Facility 98.2%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #11 / 215
-12
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 8
Rank #235 / 265
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 31
Rank #173 / 262
2.7
Facility 2.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #130 / 262
HomePlace Special Care at Burlington
AL
MC
Burlington
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 79
Rank #239 / 285
Yes
53
Facility 53
WA AVG 50
Rank #211 / 439
Private / Shared Studio
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #90 / 215
A+11
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 8
Rank #223 / 265
23
Facility 23
WA AVG 31
Rank #138 / 262
2.1
Facility 2.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #91 / 262

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Is Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in a walkable area?

Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

According to WA state health department records, Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license number is 2514.

When does Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center's occupancy is 98.2%.

Are pets allowed at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?

No, Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center have?

Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center has 56 beds.

How much does Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center cost per month?

Pricing at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center starts at $7,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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