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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.

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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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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>

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Brookdale Stanwood (formerly Emeritus at Stanwood) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.

Brookdale Stanwood is a part of Brookdale, a company that helps residents and family members create senior living solutions that enrich their lives through passion, courage and partnership so they can get the most out of “All the Places Life Can Go.” Brookdale has been providing the very best in senior living solutions since 1978.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our peaceful setting, restaurant-style dining experience, activities and beautiful surroundings combine to create a wonderful living environment every day. Our genuine, caring staff, home-style meals and daily activities add to our residents&#39; daily experience. They will tell you they appreciate all the options while living at Brookdale Standwood.

Our staff prides itself on respecting the privacy and individuality of our residents, while at the same time, creating a real sense of community. You can maintain the same independent lifestyle you have always enjoyed, plus have the opportunity to connect with your peers, participate in activities and even form new friendships for a lifetime.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Our customized Service Care Plan offers just the right complement of additional services, from assistance with medication to daily help with bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation. Our tiered levels of service ensure that you are only paying for the services that you need.

The sense of community is all around you when you become part of our family at Brookdale Stanwood. Through special events, activities,clubs and on-going cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us.

Our Family is Committed to Yours.

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