Red Oak Residence

Red Oak Residence sits in Downtown North Bend and offers a community for seniors who want to stay independent but may need some help as they get older, and while there isn't a lot of information available about the details of the building, like the outside features, floor levels, or parking, what's known comes from its focus on supporting a "Good Life" with care that feels personal, and it aims to really support each person's independence with different levels of help available, from independent apartments for healthy and active seniors to fully assisted living when more help is needed. The place has 38 licensed beds and offers assisted living, respite care, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and also, if someone needs it, a vacation stay, and there are activities and amenities, though the names of these aren't listed, but things like Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, close pets, and basic handicap accessibility are part of what's available, though the full scope of what's included in the apartments, utilities, or fees isn't shared, and things like accessibility at the entrance or inside the building are unknown. The staff at Red Oak are known for being friendly, joyful, and helpful to both residents and visitors, and the Director of Operations, Amy Jarboe, manages the administrative office, making sure the place runs smoothly, and the facility encourages family involvement with their loved ones. Seniors here can get supported with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or help with medicines, but there's also the option for home care, provided by trained aides who focus on non-medical support and companionship. Residential care homes are an option for those who want to live in a shared neighborhood setting with a live-in caregiver for extra daily help, and there's a special style of care for those with memory challenges, aiming to keep the environment calm and safe to avoid confusion or wandering. Red Oak feeds residents meals that are meant to be both good for you and still taste good, and the facility holds activities to keep residents involved and social. Veterans get a discount as part of the Hometown Hero Project, and there's sometimes a move-in deal, such as a patriotic special with $99.00 rent at move-in. The place has earned the Reader's Choice Award from The Eastside News for "Best Retirement Community" in 2016 and has been voted "Best Senior Care Provider" in Snoqualmie Valley for ten years, which may say something about how the community is viewed by the area, and new residents can check for apartment openings, although there's no detailed list of which services or utilities are included in what's offered. Overall, Red Oak Residence tries to give seniors a place where their care can fit what they need at the time, and it stands out for recognizing both independent and assisted living as people age, though without more details, a family might want to call and ask specific questions about exactly what's provided day to day.