The Cottages at Marysville in downtown Marysville, Washington, is a secured senior living facility with four small cottages that are all about calm, comfort, and safety, especially for older adults living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Each cozy cottage has a familiar and intimate feeling and holds up to 12 residents, so people get a lot of individual attention. The cottages are all connected by a gated garden walkway, and there's a big, quiet courtyard with flowers and outside space for safe walking, fresh air, and spending time outdoors without worry. Doors, windows, and beds have alarms and there's a staff that's trained in watching for wandering or exit-seeking behavior, so everyone's safe. Only people with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's live here, and memory care is a focus, with all necessary safety features.
There's a mix of care options for seniors who don't need much help as well as those who need round-the-clock support, and people can stay in the same community even if their needs change, which makes things easier. There's always a nurse or personal care assistant nearby, with 24-hour staff on-site to help with daily living, medication, injections, feeding, diabetic and incontinence care, and even memory support or psychiatric medication reminders. If you need podiatry, physical therapy, or other home health services, those can come right into your room, and the cottages take both private pay and Medicaid after three years, plus insurance, checks, and Medicare.
Meals are prepared in a large, industrial kitchen by professional chefs, and served restaurant-style or as room service. There's a wide range of dining options, with diabetic, no-sugar, low-fat, vegan, vegetarian, and international dishes available, and pureed food when needed. Meals can be shared with guests, and there's also communal dining, so residents can eat together if they want to. The community is for adults age 55 and up, and the homes are all one level with ground floor, wheelchair-accessible rooms, private bathrooms, hardwood floors, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Cable or satellite TV is in the common areas, with separate private spaces for family visits.
The cottages offer fitness programs, wellness activities, arts and crafts, music, gardening, religious services, and hobby groups, with activities personalized to what each person still enjoys and can do. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen service are done for everyone, and there's an on-site salon. The setting feels a bit like an adult family home but brings the benefits of an assisted living community, giving the right balance of supervision and independence. Entry fees start at $1,950, and monthly costs run from $4,300 to $7,400, covering most services in an all-inclusive rent. The Cottages at Marysville don't allow smoking or pets, and the staff speaks English. Past reviews talk about loving, caring staff, a clean environment, and a safe, well-kept property. The priority here stays on memory care, safety, and letting each resident enjoy as much dignity and purpose as possible in a quiet, home-like setting.
