It depends on your loved one’s needs. Assisted living is a great option for individuals who need help with daily tasks—like bathing, dressing, or managing medications—but are still socially and mentally independent. Some individuals with early-stage dementia may do well in assisted living, especially if they’re still oriented and able to participate safely in daily routines.

Memory care is better suited for those with more advanced cognitive decline—especially if they’re experiencing confusion, wandering, agitation, or difficulty managing day-to-day life safely and independently.

We offer a free care assessment to help determine the right level of support. This includes evaluating memory, behavior patterns, mobility, and daily care needs. However, we can often help you evaluate basic fit right over the phone. If unsure, feel free to call us at (253) 766-5908—we're happy to talk you through it.

Yes. Our home is designed to be both safe and non-institutional. We have discreet security features to prevent wandering and promote safety, without feeling restrictive.

We offer daily activities tailored to each resident’s abilities and interests—common activities include music, light gardening, art, reminiscence, and simple routines that promote physical movement and a stimulate the senses.

Our caregivers receive specialized dementia care training, including techniques from Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, which goes far beyond the state’s basic requirements. For us, training is not a simple checklist, but something we focus on daily and weekly as we see opportunities to improve the lives and care of our residents.

We hire all team members based on their personality, attention to detail, and communication quality. This approach has helped us build a team of compassionate CNAs and support staff who are great at noticing needs and following instructions.

We believe truly great care goes far beyond meeting basic needs—it starts with genuinely knowing the person. Every resident who joins our home brings with them a rich life story, personal preferences, and unique routines, and we work hard to honor that.

Our caregivers are required to memorize detailed preferences for each resident, including things like favorite snacks, how they take their coffee, preferred music or movies, and what helps them feel most at ease. We even hold pop quizzes during staff meetings to make sure everyone stays sharp and attentive.

Each caregiver also has access to a written profile for every resident, so care stays consistent—even when staff shifts change. This level of personalization helps residents feel recognized, valued, and more at home from day one.

Social connection is important at every age—and especially for those living with memory loss. In our home, we encourage all staff members to spend intentional time each day connecting with residents. For those who can carry on a conversation, that might mean a few minutes of friendly chatting. For others, it may be as simple as a warm smile, a calming tone, or sharing a quiet moment together. We remind our caregivers that patience, kindness, and even a little humor can go a long way.

Mealtimes are one of the best opportunities for natural interaction. While many memory care residents may not initiate conversation, the relaxed atmosphere around the table often leads to shared smiles, moments of recognition, and occasional laughter.

As a small residential home, we have just two dining tables for our 10 residents. Every resident joins the group at mealtime—unless they’re physically unable—which creates a familiar, communal rhythm to the day and encourages gentle social engagement without overwhelm.

Availability

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Tours

Tours make it easier to visualize your loved one in their new space, get questions answered, or even include a free care assessment if you're ready for that. You may use tour scheduling link to give us a call if you have any questions. Don't see a time that fits? Please call or send us a text and we'll see what we can do.