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Our mission is to serve our residents, their families, and our staff, with compassion, dignity, and respect. We do this with unmatched integrity, meaningful recognition, and focus on providing a quality home for our residents so their lives can be as fulfilling as possible. We will promote clear communication between our families and staff so our residents enjoy comfortable and meaningful activities, meeting them at their level of ability. We are dedicated to giving the best care possible to our residents. They deserve nothing less!

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Where the Heart Is – Burlington, WA

Community Overview

Where the Heart Is Senior Living in Burlington offers a warm, cottage-style community designed to feel intimate, welcoming, and deeply personal. Our unique layout features four thoughtfully planned cottages, each home to just 15 residents, fostering close relationships, consistent caregiver interaction, and an environment where every individual feels seen, supported, and valued.

We specialize in both Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing a full spectrum of personalized services to meet residents exactly where they are. Our team is trained to deliver compassionate care that adapts to changing needs—whether a resident requires medication management, mobility support, cueing, or comprehensive memory care. With 24/7 wellness staff, individualized care plans, and around-the-clock oversight, families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are safe and supported.

Our community offers:

Cottage-Style Living: Smaller, home-like environments that promote comfort, familiarity, and strong social engagement.

Highly Engaged Wellness Team: Low caregiver-to-resident ratios, allowing more meaningful interaction and attentive care.

Assisted Living Services: Support with daily living activities, medication management, meals, housekeeping, and personalized care packages.

Dedicated Memory Care: Specialized support for residents living with dementia, in a secure and nurturing setting designed for connection and success.

Life Enrichment Programming: Daily activities, events, and outings tailored to resident interests and abilities to encourage purpose and joy.

Chef-Prepared Meals: Fresh, balanced dining experiences served family-style in each cottage.

Collaborative Healthcare Approach: Partnerships with local providers, therapy services, and hospice to ensure continuity of care.

What truly sets us apart is our boutique environment—large enough to provide comprehensive care and services, yet intentionally small to maintain a genuine sense of home. At Where the Heart Is, residents receive not only quality care but meaningful relationships, dignity, and a place where they can truly belong.


Unique Features of Where the Heart Is by Cogir

Boutique Cottage-Style Living

<ul>
<li>Four intimate cottages, each designed for just 15 residents.
<li>A true "home within a home" feeling that fosters connection, routine, and comfort.
<li>Smaller environments reduce overwhelm and support success for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.</li>
</li></li></ul>


High Engagement &amp; Increased Caregiver Touchpoints

<ul>
<li>Consistent staffing teams assigned to each cottage.
<li>More opportunities for meaningful relationships, personalized attention, and early identification of care needs.
<li>A warm, family-like environment where residents are truly known.</li>
</li></li></ul>


Integrated Assisted Living &amp; Memory Care

<ul>
<li>Ability to support residents across changing care needs without requiring a disruptive move.
<li>Specialized dementia-trained team members who provide cueing, redirection, and personalized care strategies.</li>
</li></ul>


Individualized Care Plans &amp; Flexible Support

<ul>
<li>Tailored care levels that adapt as residents' needs change.
<li>Medication management, mobility assistance, personal care, and wellness monitoring delivered in a seamless, dignified approach.</li>
</li></ul>


Life Enrichment Designed for Connection

<ul>
<li>Daily activities offered within each cottage for easy accessibility and comfort.
<li>Programs focused on cognitive engagement, creativity, movement, and meaningful routine.
<li>Opportunities for small-group and one-on-one experiences.</li>
</li></li></ul>


Chef-Prepared, Cottage-Served Dining

<ul>
<li>Home-style meals prepared fresh daily.
<li>Family-style service in each cottage's dining room to promote socialization and routine.
<li>Menus tailored to nutritional needs and resident preferences.</li>
</li></li></ul>


Strong Healthcare Partnerships

<ul>
<li>On-site collaboration with local physicians, therapy providers, home health, and hospice.
<li>Seamless support for families navigating changing needs.</li>
</li></ul>


Secure &amp; Supportive Memory Care Environment

<ul>
<li>Cottage layout naturally supports predictability and reduces overstimulation.
<li>Thoughtful design elements to support orientation, safety, and independence.</li>
</li></ul>


Cogir Hospitality Standards

<ul>
<li>Backed by Cogir's commitment to senior living excellence.
<li>Professional, compassionate team trained in hospitality, aging care, and relationship-centered service.</li>
</li></ul>


 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/1916/">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options</a>

Where the Heart Is

For three generations, we have provided excellent service and care for seniors. We recognize the true foundation of a home starts with the community of people residing thereliving, learning and growing together. We go beyond providing practical care and supportwe create a village that feels like family.

Independent living offers both freedom and peace of mind for active residents who want to live a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that alleviate the stresses of everyday life such as cooking, housekeeping, home repairs and much more. Along with planned events and social opportunities, residents can maintain their independence while living in an affordable, comfortable community.

Assisted living offers long-term, personalized care and daily support services. From housekeeping to personal hygiene, meals and assistance with activities of daily living, we are committed to helping our residents live as independently as possible, while doing our part to make sure they are happy and healthy. Residents enjoy an enriched lifestyle with many opportunities for social engagement, while their families find peace of mind knowing that their loved one is well cared for. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/1916/">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options</a>

Harbor Tower Village

HomePlace Special Care is a community that provides exceptional person-centered holistic care to residents with memory impairment.

 Located in Skagit County, our community is conveniently near the picturesque downtown area. Whether your loved one is moving in from Snohomish, Island, Whatcom, or anywhere else, they're sure to feel right at home at HomePlace Burlington.

 Providing exceptional care services to senior citizens with memory illness is our top priority. Our team provides an immersive, engaging experience for these individuals through our award-winning SPARK program. It's based around four essential keys to a life well-lived: Community Contribution, Inclusion & Belonging, Lifelong Learning, and Purpose. Everything we do works toward making these lifestyle features a reality for our residents.

Homeplace Special Care Center at  Burlington

Regency on Whidbey, located on the Northwests famous Whidbey Island, offers Retirement and Assisted Living options with compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed retirement community. Our focus on wellness and enabling residents to remain as independent as possible provides the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own.


A choice of attractive apartments or cottages
Water views
A variety of comfortable community areas including a main living room for socializing, private dining room for personal entertaining, a library, and activity rooms
Beautifully landscaped grounds
Massage and spa services available
Laundry facilities available
Full-service beauty salon/barber shop
Pet Friendly


Our assisted living community offers a wide variety of services for residents. Whether our residents need help with day-to-day activities, getting to appointments, or medication management, Regency on Whidbey can competently meet those needs. Assisted living also allows our residents to continue to reside in our community as their health needs change.

We understand that memory loss is a frightening and challenging experience and that moving a family member into a facility can be a difficult decision. The compassionate and creative care in our Moments program can help lift the spirits of both residents and their families as they navigate these life changes.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a data-id="state-license-link" href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/1916/"target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options</a>

Regency on Whidbey

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