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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Auburn

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Auburn, WA, Merrill Gardens at Auburn is an enticing community that offers assisted living, independent senior living, and memory care services. This community is characterized by its caring, welcoming, and authentic atmosphere. Daily interactions with residents, families, and team members provide a fulfilling and satisfying experience for the team. The presence of a highly skilled and kindhearted team is a point of pride, as they consistently go above and beyond to ensure exceptional care.

At Magnolia Gardens Senior Care, residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a dynamic calendar of activities managed by the Active Living Program Director. With an abundance of engaging options, every day is filled with opportunities for fulfillment. The community also features spacious private apartments and inviting amenities, including a theater, library, and bistro, ensuring seniors experience a comfortable and rewarding retirement.

Offering comprehensive services, The Springs at Waterfront is an assisted living community in Vancouver, Washington, with a 68-bed capacity. Care options include independent living, assisted living, and a specialized Footsteps memory care program. Currently, 25 older adults are in residence, representing a 37% occupancy. Seasonal-inspired dining options, housekeeping, and care management are also provided to meet residents’ needs.

Off-site excursions, fitness classes, and seminars are available to encourage active living and help residents maintain holistic wellness. A heated indoor pool, a movie theater, and a fitness center are among the on-site amenities, providing various options for leisure and social interactions. It is also located in a relatively walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with a Walk Score of 67, allowing residents to access some services on foot. The Springs at Waterfront also features a variety of apartment options, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a high-rise setting.

Overview of Fieldstone Memory Care

Fieldstone Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Yakima, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because all three care levels are available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

Opened in 2014, Fieldstone Memory Care has 58 beds. Its 100% occupancy means all beds are occupied, so immediate placement may depend on an opening.

Residents can use outdoor courtyards, movie theaters, and game rooms for on-site recreation, while the community’s dining options provide meals on site. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 91 makes the area a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Overview of The Bellettini

The Bellettini offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Bellevue, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living suits residents who want a private residence without daily care. Respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. The combination may suit a resident who wants independent living or assisted living, or a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Located in the Northwest Bellevue neighborhood, the community has 60 beds with one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet in their home. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care.

Overview of Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way

Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

All three long-term care levels are available on one campus, so a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere. The home has 129 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, including layouts for someone living alone or for a couple moving in together. The starting price is $3,930 per month, which gives families an initial budgeting figure before the resident’s care level and services are added.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families who use that coverage a payment option for eligible care. Residents may have pets, use the pool, visit the salon and spa, and spend time outdoors on landscaped grounds with walking paths. Brookdale HealthPlus provides personalized preventive care, support with chronic condition management, and care coordination through a dedicated RN Care Manager, while rehabilitation services and tailored activities include games, social events, and fitness classes.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available through the community. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit someone who wants residential options that can accommodate changing needs, as well as a couple who may need different levels of support on the same campus.

Overview of Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park

Prestige Senior Living Monticello Park offers assisted living, independent living, respite care, and short term rehabilitation in Longview, WA. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living and medication management, while independent living provides a private residence with community services for someone who does not need daily personal care.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move can happen without leaving the community. The community has 95 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom residences available.

A one bedroom provides a single private living space, while a two bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Restaurant style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant setting, and a salon is available on site for personal grooming. The Celebrations Innovative Wellness Program includes the Energize Exercise & Fall Reduction Program and the Mind Masters Cognitive Stimulation Program, giving residents structured exercise and cognitive stimulation activities. Transportation is also available for residents who need a ride beyond the community.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation offers temporary care during recovery. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal funds may not cover the full stay. Kelly Hammond is the director, and Prestige Care owns the community.

Village Concepts of Marysville, Grandview Village offers assisted living and independent living in Marysville, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while independent living provides private housing with community services and no daily care. Having both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 35 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout separates the sleeping area from the rest of the apartment. Medicaid is accepted, which may help a family use that coverage toward a qualifying stay.

Overview of Fieldstone of Silverdale

Fieldstone of Silverdale offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Silverdale, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one home may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 58 beds, with studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Residents can exercise in the fitness center, spend time on creative activities in the art studio, and dine at the on-site restaurant. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Respite care provides short stays when a family caregiver needs coverage while traveling or recovering.

A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for many errands.

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Federal Way, Washington. It is about 1.5 miles from the city center and approximately 2 miles from St. Francis Hospital. The four levels of care in one community can give families flexibility if a loved one’s needs change over time. The 120-bed community is in a three-story building. It currently operates at about 54% occupancy, so there is meaningful room availability for families planning a move in the near future.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. There are also cottages with full kitchens and private garages for those who want more independence and additional living space. Amenities on-site include an exercise facility, transportation services, and a dining room. The community also welcomes pets, which can make the move feel more comfortable for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

Families can choose Medicaid, giving eligible to help cover the cost of care for eligible residents. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, although most outings are easier by car.

State inspections conducted by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services have periodically identified issues involving fire and life-safety equipment, including door and sprinkler system maintenance, as well as documentation and monitoring practices related to resident care agreements. A follow-up inspection confirmed that the previously identified issues had been addressed and corrected. This shows the community has responded to inspection findings after they have been identified.

Overview of Cogir of Mill Creek

Cogir of Mill Creek offers assisted living and independent living in Mill Creek, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. The starting price is $4,100 per month, giving families a monthly figure to use when planning for residence costs. Medicaid is accepted, allowing families using that coverage to apply it toward eligible care expenses.

A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, which lets a resident bring a pet when moving in. Resident programming includes Melody & Masterpiece, Forever Fit, Pawsitive Health, Memories in Motion, Starlight Shows, and Virtual Voyages, and Jim Grenfell is the director.