Chandler House sits in a quiet spot near the Yakima River with a ranch-style building surrounded by gardens, trimmed hedges, and tall Italian cypress trees, and even though it offers a peaceful place, there's always something going on because the full-time Activity Director and Life Enrichment Coordinator plan music, planting, movies, games, outings, and devotional services, so folks who want to stay active and social can join in whenever they want, and the staff really know how to help people with memory problems like Alzheimer's or other dementias because the memory care section is secured, monitored with bracelets that sound alarms if someone tries to wander, and the staff, including nurses and LPNs, stay on duty around the clock to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, insulin injections, wound care, oxygen therapy, and even help with tough behaviors or wandering.
The inside feels like someone's home, with furnished private rooms, private bathrooms, big windows, and homey decorations, and there's a main lounge plus indoor and outdoor common areas where you can relax, watch birds, or visit with friends or family, and pets like dogs or cats are welcome in some rooms, which makes the place feel even warmer, and the kitchen serves home-cooked meals in a big dining hall or family-style so everyone eats together, with special menus for allergies, diabetes, kosher, or gluten-free diets, and folks who need extra help get it, whether it's for heavy care, lighter support, diabetic slips, or incontinence reminders.
Chandler House is licensed by the state and has 36 beds, and accepts residents with all kinds of needs, from people who need just a little help with daily life to people with major behavior issues, so there's help for mobility, mechanical lifts, transfers, and for those who can't walk by themselves, and the grounds have safe walking paths, flower baskets on the wide porch, and a secured garden just for memory care residents. The staff handle medications with a real-time, needs-based program, and there's always a registered nurse on board to check medicines, chart care, and manage emergencies, with all care being person-centered and coordinated with outside providers or hospice if needed.
You'll see the staff helping with things big and small, from physical therapy and onsite x-rays or lab work to beauty appointments, hair care, general counseling, and arranging transportation for shopping, doctor visits, or community events, and the place runs like a small neighborhood home with an easy-going routine, offering care that supports both independence and safety. The focus stays on comfort, dignity, and making daily life as pleasant as possible, whether a person's dealing with dementia, health problems, or just wants a restful spot with a bit of company. The community welcomes pets, hosts activities, and keeps things simple, safe, and friendly, relying on well-trained staff day and night, so folks have the support they need and a chance to enjoy every day as it comes.
