Shuksan Healthcare Center

Shuksan Healthcare Center sits as a Skilled Nursing Facility with 52 licensed and Medicare beds, and it's owned by Hyatt Management Corporation, right here in Whatcom County. Folks come here for personal care and medical help, including both short-term and long-term stays, and you'll find a focus on seniors with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, offering safe housing and therapies meant to help keep folks calm and comfortable and to prevent wandering. The center's known for kind, steady staff and a family feeling, and the walls show off lots of murals and artwork to brighten up the halls. The place follows a lifestyle called "Eden," and you'll spot gentle pets like dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits, plus some birds and even children that visit often, because the center wants everyone to feel at home. Friends and family are welcome to share meals with residents for a small cost, and there are no extra charges for things like shampoo or toothpaste. Folks at Shuksan can join plenty of activities in a room with a message board or banner, helping them stay social, busy, and engaged in life. Rehabilitation services include Physical Therapy to help residents move and stay safe, Occupational Therapy for daily tasks like cooking and dressing, Speech Therapy for communication and swallowing, and even Respiratory Therapists to help with breathing. Skilled nurses and staff work around the clock, focusing on health, safety, and comfort, while chefs and meal planners make sure meals are healthy and tasty. The place offers a positive, friendly atmosphere, encourages independence and friendships, and supports its residents' mental, social, and physical well-being. Staff speak several languages, and Shuksan holds a Best of Senior Living Award for its care in different categories from independent living to memory care and even home care. The center welcomes families and anyone interested to tour the community and see for themselves.