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Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care is a memory care community under license #2424 active through September 2026 in Oak Harbor, Washington, dedicated to those living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. This 52-bed community provides 24-hour care for those 60+. Long-term care insurance is accepted, but Medicare is not. Additionally, 36 residents are currently in residence, or approximately 69% occupancy, in line with the Washington state average.
This community has received five state inspections, four of which resulted in findings. The most recent inspection, a follow-up conducted on August 1, 2025, identified 25 deficiencies. While this is below the Washington state average of 31, the volume still warrants consideration. Complaint investigation has also been part of the record. So, families are encouraged to request an updated summary of deficiency categories and corrective actions, particularly for any findings related to resident care protocols or staffing at the community.
With a warm, home-like setting that emphasizes comfort and routine, the community provides key quality-of-life indicators for residents with memory loss. Amenities include comfortable living environments, well-maintained outdoor yards, gardens, and walking paths, while specialized care programs include diabetes management, incontinence care, dietary management, and assistance with bathing and grooming. Visiting physicians and podiatrists also provide on-site medical access, with pet therapy, daily exercises, manicures, games, and visiting churches provide social and emotional well-being. Diet-specific meal plans are also available, including gluten-free, low-sodium, and diabetes-friendly options. Housekeeping, linen service, and utilities are also included.
Welcome Home Oak Harbor is well-suited for families seeking a smaller, home-centered memory care environment in Island County, particularly for those in the early to mid-stages of memory loss who benefit from familiar routines and strong caregiver relationships. The focused nature of the care programs also makes this community a specialized option for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Similar to the Washington average: 72.5%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.
| 25 | 31 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (25 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 8.3 | 10.3 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (8.3 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 19% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 1, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements. Earlier inspections showed a mix of issues, including fire safety documentation and maintenance deficiencies, staff training and certification gaps, and infection control reporting failures. Inspectors cited recurring themes related to fire safety compliance and staff training, with some citations for incomplete assessments and infection reporting. A complaint investigation substantiated a failure to notify authorities about a COVID-19 outbreak, and a resident was discharged due to safety concerns involving weapons. The facility appears to have addressed many prior deficiencies by the latest inspection, indicating improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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50.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oak Harbor's city center to Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) is located in OAK HARBOR, Washington.
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Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to WA state health department records, Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care)'s license number is 2424.
According to WA state health department records, Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care)'s license expires on September 30, 2026.
Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care)'s occupancy is 69%.
Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) has 52 beds.
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Welcome Home (Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care) is located at 235 SW 6TH AVE.
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