Cedar Creek Memory Care Community in Edmonds, Washington, is a purpose-built place designed for adults who live with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory challenges, and the staff have all been trained in helping folks with memory loss, plus there's always a registered nurse onsite, day and night, so help's always near if someone needs it, and staff keep things running smoothly with Personal Touch and Humanitude® techniques, which means they really try to see and understand each resident as an individual, with care plans made just for them, and because of that, everyone gets attention that fits their needs, whether it's light help or more involved care, like with assisted transfers or the use of mechanical lifts when standing is hard, and medication's managed too-though staff give reminders, take blood sugar, and hand out medicine except for insulin shots, which they don't do, and there's always support for those who wander or get confused because the building's secured, has alarms on the doors, bracelets that alert staff if someone leaves, window sensors tied to a call center, and motion detectors, all meant to keep people safe while letting them be as independent as possible.
The community offers a lot of activities every day so residents can keep their bodies and minds active, with classes like art, cooking, yoga, chair yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, plus brain fitness, gardening, Wii bowling, trivia, karaoke, trips, and special programs like Live Well and intergenerational events, plus both onsite and offsite devotional services for those who want spiritual time, all run by a full-time activities director, and when folks want quiet or family time, they can enjoy living rooms with fireplaces, sunrooms, enclosed courtyards, and private dining rooms that make visits comfortable, and meals are served three times daily with snacks all day, and the kitchen can do special diets like low sodium, gluten-free, vegan, or kosher, and there's anytime dining and room service if needed.
Cedar Creek Memory Care Community lets residents keep their dogs or cats, and there's help for pet care if needed, and the place has 33 different floor plans, with private and shared options for different needs and budgets, and all spaces are accessible, with features like wide doors, wheelchair-friendly showers, full tubs, and rooms designed for comfort and safety, and laundry, housekeeping, and linen services are part of the routine, along with beautician and barber shop services right onsite, and for medical needs, there are regular visits from a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, podiatrist, dentist, optometrist, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Transportation is available for doctor visits and outings, including a wheelchair-accessible bus, and there's resident parking with extra options if you need paid rides, so it's easy to stay active in the wider Edmonds area, with its shops, restaurants, and parks close by, and in terms of options for added care, Cedar Creek allows hospice, respite services, and accepts people with behavioral or aggression issues tied to cognitive problems, all within a community designed to reduce confusion, prevent wandering, and support each person at their comfort and function level, and there's a full image gallery, video tour, floor plan, and other materials you can look at online, and the feel of the place is meant to give comfort, safety, and a strong sense of community, with traditional design touches and plenty of natural light, which a lot of families seem to appreciate for providing both peace of mind and a decent quality of life.
