Alder Bay Assisted Living sits on Myrtle Avenue in Myrtletown, offering a two-story building for seniors who need independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a short break for family caregivers with respite care, and the place feels friendly and open with pets welcome and apartments available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, so folks can choose what fits best. The facility runs special programs like Moments for all stages of dementia, which keeps residents active in safe, caring ways, and Balance Fitness built to help people with strength, gait, and balance. Residents join in on activities matching their interests or skills, from art classes and movie nights to volunteer work, wine tastings, and outings, and there's always something going on-there's even a resident council so people have a say in their day-to-day lives.
Dining happens three times a day in a chef-run dining room, with nutritious meals the staff and sometimes residents help plan, and the menu varies by season and listens to dietary needs or favorite recipes, so everyone gets food they enjoy, whether that's regular meals or vegetarian options. There's scheduled transportation for errands or trips, or folks can use transportation at a cost, which helps those who don't drive or just want someone else to do the driving for them. Apartments come with utilities and housekeeping, so there's less to worry about, and every unit has emergency alert systems if help's needed fast, plus staff stays on-site 24 hours a day to assist with bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, and whatever support's needed to stay comfortable and safe.
Amenities include walking paths, a garden, a library, a salon, a fitness room, arts and crafts, and both indoor and outdoor areas for relaxing or socializing, and there's plenty of Wi-Fi, telephone, and cable included. Some rooms are furnished, some are private or shared, and there are wheelchair accessible showers for easier use as people's needs change. Social, educational, and spiritual activities happen both on and offsite, with services from local faith groups, so seniors can stay active in mind and spirit too. Housekeeping comes weekly, and maintenance keeps the property working as it should, and the whole place is pet-friendly, so residents' small animals can keep them company. There's a focus on keeping people's lives joyful, with signature programs like J.I.W. (Joy, Independence, and Wellness), Kuzina! Dining, Ridgeline Rock Stars, Madeline's Song, and annual awards, which just means there's always something to celebrate or work toward.
Alder Bay Assisted Living's managed by Ridgeline Management Company, in the business since 2015 with more than 60 years' experience, and they seem careful about choosing and training caring staff. The community's licensed in California (License #126801871) for up to 49 residents, and has the "Deficiency-Free" recognition in California for the last three years, plus it earned an 8.6 on Seniorly's rating and has a 4.7 average from three reviews. The building is close to buslines, has good parking for residents, and aging in place's possible, which means folks can stay even if their needs change over time. People here make decisions about their care, and there's plenty of support for keeping life comfortable, social, and as independent as possible.
