Artesian Place Assisted Living

    828 McPhee Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98502
    • Assisted Living

    Warm staff, clean, engaging community

    I toured Artesian Place and was impressed - staff are warm, professional, and genuinely caring, and they knew residents' names and went above and beyond. The building is clean, recently refreshed, with nice outdoor spaces, flexible dining, and a full activity calendar that kept my mom engaged. Good location and affordable rates made this a great fit for our family; I'm planning to move her in soon and would recommend checking it out.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Administer insulin injections
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Medication management
    • Preventative health screenings
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Continuing learning programs
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.02·(53)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Personalized, resident-centered care
    • Staff familiarity with residents' names and preferences
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and common areas
    • Recently remodeled building and updated common-area furniture
    • Flexible dining options and alternative-menu choices
    • 24/7 food availability and accommodating meal service
    • Diverse activity programming (games, crafts, music, trips)
    • Multiple recreation spaces (puzzle room, pool table, library, movie room)
    • Proximity to hospital and other medical services
    • Strong social atmosphere and family-friendly events
    • Dedicated med-techs and knowledgeable nursing support
    • Responsive facilities support and maintenance
    • Attentive, communicative leadership

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and common-area maintenance
    • Variable meal quality and food freshness
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and limited clinical coverage
    • Gaps in care-continuity during hospital-to-facility transitions
    • Communication and pricing-transparency shortcomings
    • Management turnover and supervisory inconsistency
    • Unsecured access and exterior-maintenance weaknesses
    • Variable room furnishings and in-unit finish quality
    • Limited transportation services for appointments
    • Inconsistent activity-program delivery and follow-through

    Summary of reviews

    Artesian Place is frequently described as a caring, community-oriented assisted living with many strengths and some operational variability. Families and residents commonly praise the demeanor and responsiveness of caregiving staff, noting personalized attention, staff who know residents' names and preferences, and instances where staff provided attentive support during illness or rehabilitation. The facility benefits from a recently remodeled interior, updated common-area furniture, multiple recreation spaces, and proximity to a hospital and other medical services—attributes that contribute to a comfortable, medically convenient living environment.

    Care and staffing receive mixed but generally positive commentary. Reviewers highlight compassionate direct-care staff, dedicated med-techs, and knowledgeable nurses and managers who go beyond routine duties. At the same time, there are recurring concerns about staffing consistency and clinical coverage: several accounts indicate limited overnight or specialized clinical staffing and uneven supervision. Related operational gaps include variability in care continuity when residents return from hospitalization and uneven follow-through on care-plan adjustments.

    Dining and activities are notable parts of life at Artesian Place. The community offers flexible dining options, alternative menus, and round-the-clock food availability; many residents enjoy creative menu choices and social dining. However, meal quality is inconsistent across accounts—some describe excellent food while others note lack of freshness or unsatisfactory meals. Activity programming is broad (bingo, music, crafts, day trips, puzzles, games, and social events), and communal events such as BBQs and holiday gatherings are common, but program delivery and staff follow-through can vary.

    Facility maintenance and amenities are strengths in many respects: clean interiors, newly furnished common areas, comfortable gathering rooms, outdoor spaces and walking areas, and active holiday/seasonal decor. Conversely, reviewers indicate variability in cleanliness and upkeep in some common areas and units, mixed quality of in-unit furnishings, and uneven attention to exterior appearance and access control. Housekeeping and maintenance responsiveness are praised in some accounts and described as unreliable in others.

    Management and operations present a mixed pattern. Positive notes include approachable leadership, helpful admissions staff, flexible placement options, and willingness to work with families on placement and rates. Concerns center on pricing transparency, unexpected cost increases without advance notice, occasional aggressive or fast-paced sales interactions, and leadership turnover that has affected supervisory consistency. Transportation options for off-site medical appointments are limited, which may be relevant for residents who require frequent external medical visits.

    For prospective residents and families: Artesian Place offers many of the elements families seek—compassionate direct care, active social programming, renovated common spaces, and convenient access to medical services—while showing variability in operational consistency. When evaluating the community, consider asking specific questions about current staffing patterns and clinical coverage, how the facility handles hospital discharges and care-plan updates, meal-service practices and sample menus, housekeeping schedules, security/access controls, transportation offerings, and the community's approach to pricing changes and written notification. These targeted inquiries can help determine whether the facility's strengths align with an individual resident's priorities and clinical needs.

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    Location

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    Artesian Place Assisted Living is located at 828 McPhee Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98502.

    About Artesian Place Assisted Living

    Artesian Place Assisted Living sits on the west side of Olympia, Washington, right in the medical district near the Black Lake area, and you get a real sense of warmth when you walk inside, with friendly staff who always seem quick with a kind word or helpful gesture, and it has a fresh lobby and bright hallways where seating areas and little spots to chat or relax are easy to find, and what's nice is the three-story building has 60 apartments, most of them large studios but also some one-bedroom options, all with kitchenettes, refrigerators, microwaves, and bathrooms with roll-in showers, and there's even emergency call buttons in the apartments, restrooms, and common spaces for peace of mind. You'll find fireplaces in community rooms, a dining space with natural light, plenty of cozy places to watch TV or read, and shared amenities like a game room, library, arts and crafts center, a piano, and a billiards lounge in the loft, and a garden patio that always looks inviting for a walk or a quiet morning. The kitchen serves three meals a day approved by a dietician, and there's always choices for folks who need low sugar or low sodium, with a professional chef making sure everyone gets a good meal and snacks always on hand, as well as guest meals for visiting family. There's housekeeping and laundry done weekly, and everything is kept tidy and welcoming, which feels good when you've got friends or grandkids visiting.

    The care team, including licensed nurses, helps with daily activities and can take care of bathing, dressing, and medications, offering support that still lets people keep their independence, and care or service plans get updated regularly to fit changing needs. Memory care is available too, with trained caregivers who specialize in understanding dementia and Alzheimer's, and who do a thoughtful job helping residents stay active and feel safe, so no one feels lost or afraid. The activity program does a good job bringing people together, with Bingo, music, trips to local spots for shopping, scenic drives, field trips, and a wide range of hobbies, crafts, and entertainment, plus there are spaces set aside for socializing, meetings, computers, reading, or enjoying the piano.

    Artesian Place makes it easy to be part of the community with transportation provided for errands, shopping, or doctor appointments, and they even offer services on outings if someone needs extra help. There's guest parking, resident parking, and Wi-Fi, with apartments wired for phone and cable, and the building's safe with fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, and electronic security as well. People can participate in religious services, and the community welcomes pets, which matters to a lot of folks. There's a salon on-site with a licensed beautician for hair and grooming needs, along with staff who run daily wellness programs and games and who aim to keep everyone busy and connected.

    Artesian Place has Medicaid beds, accepts Medicaid for payments, and supports Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance, so it's possible to work out different ways to pay for care, and they offer respite stays and hospice services, so people can get short-term support or end-of-life care if needed. There are both all-inclusive rent options and rent-and-care plans, and the staff make sure everyone feels supported in whatever way fits best, with personal attention and a real effort to exceed expectations. The whole place is managed by Caring Places Management, and the management team remains accessible, attentive, and focused on creating a safe, welcoming home that lets residents hold onto their independence while getting whatever help they need, without making it feel like a hospital or a hotel but just a well-cared-for place to live, with lots of chances to enjoy each day.

    People often ask...

    Artesian Place Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,350 per month.

    Artesian Place Assisted Living offers assisted living.

    There are 49 photos of Artesian Place Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 828 McPhee Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98502.

    No, Artesian Place Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2542
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity65 residents
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    01 Sept 2025Inspection
    Investigated and found medication administration deficiencies for two residents, including not following orders and incomplete documentation.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    01 Sept 2025Investigation
    Verified no deficiencies were found. Prior medication storage deficiencies were corrected.
    • WAC 388-78A-2260Storing, securing, and accounting for medications.
    01 Jul 2025Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Upheld six deficiencies, deleted two, and withdrew one; enforcement action unchanged.
    • WAC 388-78A-2474WAC 388-78A-2474
    • WAC 388-78A-2150WAC 388-78A-2150
    • WAC 388-78A-2100WAC 388-78A-2100
    • WAC 388-78A-2140WAC 388-78A-2140
    • WAC 388-78A-2230WAC 388-78A-2230
    • WAC 388-78A-2240WAC 388-78A-2240
    01 Jul 2025Enforcement Letters
    Cited a medication services deficiency involving two residents and imposed a $600 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210 (1)(a)(b)(2)(a)Medication services
    01 Jul 2025Enforcement Letters
    Cited a deficiency for not securing medications for a resident and assessed a $400 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2260 (1)(2)(d)Storing, securing, and accounting for medications
    01 May 2025Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Identified deficiencies under multiple regulations and an informal dispute resolution was scheduled to review them.
    • WAC 388-78A-2600
    • WAC 388-78A-2474
    • WAC 388-78A-2150
    • WAC 388-78A-2100
    • WAC 388-78A-2140
    • WAC 388-78A-2230
    • WAC 388-78A-2240
    • WAC 388-78A-2821
    • WAC 388-78A-2210
    01 May 2025Enforcement Letters
    Fined the license for unsafe food handling and storage, risking 54 residents to foodborne illness.
    • WAC 388-78A-2305Food sanitation
    01 Apr 2025Investigation
    Investigated the discharge concern and found multiple deficiencies across food handling, medications, staff training, background checks, pet care, and safety.
    • WAC 388-78A-2300Food and nutrition services
    • WAC 388-78A-2305Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-3090Maintenance and housekeeping
    • WAC 388-78A-24701Background checks; character, competence, and suitability
    • WAC 388-78A-2481Tuberculosis testing
    • WAC 388-78A-2620Pets
    • WAC 388-78A-2140Negotiated service agreement contents
    • WAC 388-78A-2100Ongoing assessments
    • WAC 388-78A-2210Medication services
    • WAC 388-78A-2230Medication refusal
    • WAC 388-78A-2240Nonavailability of medications
    • WAC 388-78A-2474Training and home care aide certification requirements
    • WAC 388-112A-0200Orientation training
    • WAC 388-78A-24701CS/CCS review for new hires
    18 Feb 2025Life Safety
    Cited a deficiency for smoke detector sensitivity; previous violations were corrected.
    • IFC 907.8.3 2021Smoke Detector Sensitivity
    01 Jul 2024Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Concluded that the previously cited deficiencies remain unchanged after review.
    01 Jul 2024Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Denied the informal dispute resolution request due to late submission.
    27 Jun 2024Investigation
    Investigated a complaint about medication administration and found staff did not follow safe medication policies, leaving residents unattended with medications and with meds observed on the floor and documented as given.
    20 Jun 2024Investigation
    Investigated allegations of financial exploitation; found no evidence supporting the claims, but identified retaliation policy failures that left residents and staff fearful of reporting concerns.
    01 Jun 2024Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Scheduled an informal dispute resolution to contest a cited rule; participants listed and documentation requested.
    • WAC 388-78A-2660
    09 May 2024Investigation
    Identified a deficiency for violation of resident rights and failure to protect confidential health information. Findings involved public reporting of resident rights violations and inappropriate handling of PHI.
    • WAC 388-78A-2660Resident rights
    01 May 2024Enforcement Letters
    Found a food sanitation violation due to improper storage and labeling of food in one kitchen, putting 59 residents at risk; assessed a $600 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2305(1)Food sanitation
    21 Mar 2024Investigation
    Investigated the readmission allegation and identified that a discharge notice was not provided to the resident or their representative after determining the resident exceeded the level of care they could safely provide.
    24 Jan 2024Life Safety
    Found a storage room door not latching during inspection.
    • NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingFire Door Inspection and Testing
    01 Sept 2023Enforcement Letters
    Found a food sanitation deficiency that led to a $300 civil fine due to serving expired foods and inadequate hygiene and kitchen cleaning.
    • WAC 388-78A-2305(1)Food sanitation
    24 May 2023Investigation
    Investigated and found that medications were not administered as prescribed.
    19 May 2023Investigation
    Investigated complains and found multiple food-safety deficiencies, including improper storage and labeling of foods and inadequate handling of date markings and nonfood-contact surfaces.
    • Type AFood sanitationFood sanitation
    • Type ADate marking and labeling of foodDate marking and labeling of foods
    • Type ANonfood-contact surfacesNonfood-contact surfaces cleanliness and maintenance
    13 May 2022Investigation
    Investigated allegations found that a resident's discharge and social leave were not reported to the DSHS Social Worker within the required timeframe.
    • Quality of Care/Treatment: Facility was not aware that resident was discharged.
    • Admission, Transfer, & Discharge Rights: Facility did not notify Social Worker of a Resident on Social Leave within the appropriate time-frame.

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