Wallowa Valley Senior Living

Wallowa Valley Senior Living sits on the medical campus in Enterprise, Oregon, right by Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Parkway Health and Wellness Center, and folks know it for being a small, friendly residential care facility with 19 beds, including 17 private assisted living apartments that each come with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, while the memory care part, called Memory Village, holds 8 private rooms as well as two double occupancy suites for people needing extra help with memory issues, and the staff offer one-on-one care in a way that's really focused on each resident's own personal history and day-to-day memory through their "Today's Memories" program, which means residents can get support that respects who they are while helping them stay engaged in the moment. This long-term care home doesn't take Medicare unless there's a specific Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification, but it is licensed by the state and gets regular inspections, so it tries to keep up with all required standards for senior care, and it's owned by Wallowa County Health District, a tax-based non-profit, so folks will find that most decisions consider the well-being of the residents above all. Wallowa Valley Senior Living focuses mainly on seniors who need assisted living or memory care, so whether someone needs help bathing, dressing, moving around, or just a steady hand to supervise and make sure people with dementia stay safe, the staff, including CNAs, LPNs, LVNs, and RNs, all aim to support each resident, and they work with families to figure out what's needed day by day, plus they try to make life a bit easier by managing medications and talking with healthcare providers. The place is quiet and surrounded by nature, and residents can spend time out on walking paths or in the gardens, or meet up with friends in a big community living and dining room where there are movie nights and weekly piano sessions played by Gail Swart, which folks seem to enjoy, and there's always a chance to share a meal, whether you need a special diet for allergies or diabetes, and there's transportation and parking for those who need it. Floor plans are available for both assisted living and memory care rooms, and every apartment includes a telephone and comes furnished, so people can settle in with a bit of comfort from the start, and there's help on hand with activities of daily living, transfer support, and services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory seniors. The place also offers free lunch and tours, and families can ask for more information by requesting brochures about assisted living or memory care so they know what to expect. With a Seniorly community score of 3.8, Wallowa Valley Senior Living might fit people looking for a safe, reliable, and kind long-term care home, whether they want to focus on social activities, daily routines, or just enjoying some quiet in a setting that feels a lot like home, and for those who like a strong sense of community or want to keep up with hobbies-like playing the piano, creating crafts, or spending time learning and sharing with others-there's usually something going on to help residents stay busy and connected in a gentle, relaxed way.