HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor sits at 171 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, and serves seniors needing assisted living, independent living, or memory care, including those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, with a licensed bed capacity of 50 beds and a Medicaid occupancy rate of 0.25, which means some residents do stay on Medicaid, and the place is operated by Frontier Management, LLC, which does run several of these types of places. The building's a two-story setup with spacious and sunlit private or shared studio rooms, each right around 240 square feet, and all rooms come with private bathrooms and cable or satellite TV, so there's a good bit of comfort and privacy. Residents can bring their pets if they want, since HomePlace is pet-friendly and set up for pets, and the building's got a welcoming entryway, nice landscaping, a central gazebo, and a scenic courtyard with benches and walkways where folks can get some fresh air or relax outside on fair days.
Inside, there are three bright living areas made for visiting or games, with one cozy sunlit corner featuring checkers, a piano, a birdcage, and rocking chairs, and there's always coffee service and comfortable seating in the inviting common spaces, which are all designed to help people talk and spend time together, whether it's in the elegant dining room, one of the activity rooms, or one of the other spots set aside for clubs, outings, or the resident council. Meals come three times a day, cooked up by a dedicated chef and served restaurant-style in a warm, home-like dining area, and because many folks need extra help, the staff, including LPNs and HCAs, are on the job around the clock, with 24-hour nurse coverage and on-call nursing services.
HomePlace gives each resident a personal care plan, made after a thorough assessment, so seniors can get the right help with medicine management, physical or occupational therapy, or any personal care routines they need, and for those living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, there's a detailed memory care program and Montessori-based activities focused on keeping minds sharp and slowing memory decline as best as possible. The place has a Spark™ program aimed at encouraging joy and purpose, and regular activities, outings, exercise groups, and support for families, including a special support group, are always there to keep folks connected.
Amenities cover everything from beauty services and housekeeping to transportation and recreational programs, and the Resident Portal lets folks and families check on payments or maintenance requests online, which is handy for families. Staff know how to care for people with dementia, and the community looks to keep people safe and comfortable with a style that's meant to feel like home, offering both independence and support as people's needs change, since it's got progressive levels of care all on one campus.
Everything at HomePlace's set up so seniors can keep their routines, stay engaged, and be part of a compassionate community, with friendly caregivers who know how to treat each person as an individual and a focus on making daily life safe, pleasant, and as lively as each resident wants.
