Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community

    651 Garry Oak Dr, Sequim, WA 98382
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate, clean, comfortable, coordinated care

    I'm very grateful for the compassionate, attentive caregivers and cheerful, helpful staff - the facility is immaculately clean, warm, and clearly well-run. My loved one had a comfortable private room, good medication management, engaging activities, reliable transportation to appointments, and coordinated medical/hospice care; I'd recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.33·(12)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Clean, warm private rooms with private baths
    • Attentive CNAs and nursing staff
    • Caring and respectful caregiver interactions
    • Engaging activity program and strong activity director
    • Posted menu with alternative meal options
    • Coordinated hospice and end-of-life support
    • Well‑maintained, newer and attractively decorated interiors
    • Transportation support for medical appointments
    • Effective medication administration in many cases
    • Pleasant spaces for family visits
    • Helpful and responsive office/front‑desk staff
    • Structured daily activities and social programming

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Insufficient one‑to‑one care availability
    • Gaps in resident supervision and safety practices
    • Medication management and monitoring
    • Inconsistent dietary and special‑needs meal management
    • Weaknesses in family communication and complaint responsiveness
    • Management tone and engagement issues
    • Challenging memory‑care floor navigation
    • High cost relative to perceived value
    • Variable resident engagement in activities

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but instructive picture of care at this memory‑care community. Positively, many families describe compassionate, attentive front‑line staff — CNAs and nurses who provide respectful caregiving and timely clinical attention. The facility’s private rooms with private baths, well‑maintained and attractively decorated public areas, and provision of transportation for medical appointments contribute to a comfortable, family‑friendly environment. Families and reviewers also praised an active and engaged activities program, a strong activity director, posted menus with alternatives, and coordination with hospice providers when end‑of‑life care was needed.

    At the same time, a recurring operational pattern emerges around staffing and supervision. Several accounts indicate inconsistent staffing levels and limited one‑to‑one availability, which reviewers connected to supervision gaps and safety‑related incidents. These operational limitations are described as affecting residents’ dignity, timely assistance, and engagement opportunities. Related concerns include inconsistent management of dietary needs for residents with special requirements and instances where medication management and monitoring were perceived as problematic; some families described medication effects that appeared to reduce mobility or engagement, prompting questions about clinical oversight.

    Communication and leadership surfaced as another notable pattern. Multiple reviewers described delays or gaps in family notification about health changes, slow response to formal complaints, and an impression of limited follow‑through on comment cards and surveys. Some families characterized interactions with management as brusque or unhelpful. Conversely, other reviewers reported that escalation to advocacy channels (for example, the state ombudsman or advocacy groups) led to corrective action and improved care in specific cases, suggesting that outcomes may improve with active family engagement and oversight.

    Operationally, the memory‑care floor layout and wayfinding were described as confusing by some visitors, which has implications for safe supervision and family navigation. Cost was another theme: several families questioned whether the level of service and responsiveness matched the facility’s pricing. Activity participation varied among residents — while programming is robust and well‑staffed in many respects, some residents did not engage and some families wanted more individualized activity attention.

    In summary, the community appears to have strong front‑line caregiving, an appealing physical environment, and a substantive activity program, but it also shows facility‑level weaknesses in staffing consistency, supervision, clinical oversight, dietary management, and management responsiveness. Prospective residents and families would benefit from targeted questions during a tour: current staffing ratios and how they vary by shift, protocols for medication review and monitoring, processes for dietary accommodations, examples of how family communication and incident reporting are handled, how the memory‑care layout supports supervision, and documented outcomes of any complaints or advocacy interventions. Observing mealtimes, an activity session, and the memory‑care floor navigation during a visit can help assess whether the facility’s strengths align with a family’s priorities.

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    Location

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    Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community is located at 651 Garry Oak Dr, Sequim, WA, 98382.

    About Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community

    Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community sits in a quiet spot near Washington Harbor and focuses on helping people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The building is made to feel like a family home and has a safe loop layout both inside and outside, which lets residents walk and explore safely, so they can feel free but stay safe. Residents can enjoy a tranquil courtyard with walking paths, fruit trees, and gardens, and there's always staff around to help. The facility has 44 licensed beds, with options for private or semi-private rooms, and each room has a private bathroom and shower, simple furniture like twin beds, chairs, nightstands with lamps, and built-in armoires, and families can decorate the rooms with pictures and favorite things to make it feel like home. The staff includes nurses and caregivers trained in dementia care, with someone on-site 24/7 to handle emergencies or any needs day or night.

    The community offers care aimed at supporting people with memory loss, including help with bathing, eating, grooming, dressing, and medication management, and all residents get their laundry and housekeeping done at no extra charge. Licensed dieticians plan meals, which are fresh and served three times a day, with menus that match the needs of memory care residents. Daily life includes many activities that keep people engaged, such as group programs, exercise and fitness plans, social events, and time outside in the gardens or on walks in safe, open spaces. There are family support groups that meet each month, a resource library with pamphlets, videos, and guides about dementia, and quarterly workshops open to families and the public to help people understand more about Alzheimer's and caring for those with memory issues.

    Dungeness Courte has a senior adult day care program that gives caregivers a break for a few hours or up to 30 days, and respite care is available hourly or overnight when needed. Before someone moves in, staff do an assessment to see what care the person needs and what they like or don't like. Residents can get transportation for doctor appointments, and there's free Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and parking.

    Handrails and wide hallways help people who have trouble getting around, and the whole building is locked and secure to keep residents from wandering off, while still letting them move about safely. The executive director, Linda Potter, and her team from Northwest Care Management, Inc., manage the community and make sure staff keep up with training and state licensing reviews. Each day, cheerful and compassionate staff work to help residents feel comfortable, safe, and at ease, and the focus always stays on giving care that respects people's dignity, keeps them healthy, and lets them do as much for themselves as they can. This community makes a strong effort to support both residents and their families through education, activities, and care personalized for every individual living there.

    People often ask...

    Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 651 Garry Oak Dr, Sequim, WA 98382.

    No, Dungeness Courte Alzheimer's Community 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 number1328
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity44 residents
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    36

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    02 Sept 2025Life Safety
    Identified multiple fire-safety deficiencies and missing documentation related to sprinkler maintenance, extinguishing systems, emergency lighting, and fire doors.
    • IFC 907.8.1–907.8.5; NFPA 10Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 904.13.5.2 (2021)Extinguishing System Service
    • NFPA 10; IFC 906.2 (2021)Portable Fire Extinguishers - General Requirements
    • IFC 907.8.2 (2021); NFPA 72Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (Fire Alarm)
    • IFC 1032.10 (2021)Emergency Lighting Equipment Inspection and Testing
    • NFPA 80; IFCNFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and Testing
    01 Mar 2025Investigation
    Identified deficiencies in background checks and staff credentials, including a missing national fingerprint check for a caregiver and unverified Home Care Aide licensing for another staff member.
    • WAC 388-78A-2462Background checks
    • WAC 388-78A-2450Staff qualifications; verification of licenses and credentials prior to hiring
    • WAC 388-112A-0105Home care aide certification and by-when requirements
    01 Mar 2025Investigation
    Investigated a resident fall and identified a failure to securely store mechanical equipment out of residents' walking paths in hallways. This created a hazard.
    • Storage of mechanical equipment in hallways
    01 Mar 2025Investigation
    Investigated a complaint of staff abuse; found failures to report abuse, incomplete reference checks for new hires, and inadequate abuse/neglect training for staff, risking resident safety.
    • WAC 388-78A-2410Employee selection and training
    • WAC 388-78A-2630Reporting abuse and neglect
    26 Sept 2024Inspection
    An inspection identified multiple deficiencies in medication availability, resident assessments and records, service agreements, staff training, and safety-related storage and sanitation practices.
    • WAC 388-78A-2400Nonavailability of medications
    • WAC 388-78A-2100Ongoing assessments
    • WAC 388-78A-2100Full assessment topics
    • WAC 388-78A-2400Protection of resident records
    • WAC 388-78A-2150Signing negotiated service agreement
    • WAC 246-215Food sanitation
    • WAC 388-78A-3100Safe storage of supplies and equipment
    • WAC 388-112A-0210Orientation training requirements
    12 Sept 2024Life Safety
    Found several safety deficiencies during inspections, including the use of extension cords, missing annual fire alarm inspections, missing five-year smoke detector sensitivity report, and loaded sprinkler heads.
    • IFC 603.6 2021Extension Cords
    • IFC 907.8.1 through 907.8.5 and NFPA 72Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • IFC 907.8.3 2021Smoke Detector Sensitivity
    • IFC 903.5 2021Sprinkler System Maintenance
    01 Feb 2024Enforcement Letters
    Cited a deficiency for failing to ensure two staff were fit tested for N-95 respirators, risking residents and staff, and assessed a $400 civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2040(1)Fit testing for N-95 respirators
    27 Dec 2023Investigation
    Investigated a complaint of resident abuse and found deficiencies related to resident rights and respectful treatment, with a prior deficiency noted in 2021.
    • WAC 388-78A-2630-1Resident rights
    • WAC 388-78A-2630-1-aRights – additional provisions
    • RCW 70.129.140.1Quality of life / Rights
    • WAC 388-78A-2660-2Staff conduct during care
    21 Nov 2023Investigation
    Investigated and identified a deficiency in infection control due to staff not being fit tested for N-95 respirators.
    • N-95 respirator fit testing
    05 Jul 2023Life Safety
    Identified several deficiencies, including missing hood cleaning, missing sprinkler system testing records, missing fire door inspection records, missing kitchen suppression certification, and missing monthly smoke alarm testing records, along with COVID renewal inspection issues.
    • RCW 18.20.130COVID-19 Pandemic (ALFs)
    • IFC 607.3.3.1 2018Cleaning
    • IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018Testing and Maintenance
    • ICC/NAFED certificationCertification of Service Personnel for Fire-Extinguishing Equip
    • IFC 907.8.1, NFPA 72Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
    • NFPA 80Fire Door Inspection and Testing

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