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Brookdale Harbor Bay (formerly Clare Bridge at Shoreline view) is in beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington. We are a secured memory care community with walking paths and covered gazebo areas to enjoy the outdoors.

Brookdale Harbor Bay 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.

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We provide exceptional Alzheimer and dementia care for seniors. Everything we do at Brookdale Harbor Bay is for one singular purpose- an uncompromising commitment to those with dementia and their families. From our building design, to our carefully selected staff, to our specialized programming and professional training, we are focused on the individual needs of each person we serve.

Our community provides each resident with an individualized service plan to anticipate and meet their unique needs, to help them feel safe and add meaning to their day.

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Physical and behavioral needs, as well as a resident&#39;s life history play an integral role in maintaining familiar daily routines and service plans for residents. Our staff reviews these plans regularly to ensure we meet the changing needs of our residents.

We believe people with memory loss can still lead full and meaningful lives. At Brookdale Harbor Bay, we are focused on the individual needs of each person we serve. Working with and caring for our residents requires special talent and skill. We invest a lot of time and resources finding the right people to serve our residents.

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Since 1998 Orchard Pointe has served the Port Orchard area by providing quality memory care for seniors with Alzheimer&#39;s and dementia. Throughout our community are touches that instill a sense of relaxation and security - from the natural, scenic landscaping surrounding the community to a state-of-the-art security system and secured courtyard.

Orchard Pointe is one of many retirement communities owned by the Senior Lifestyle Corporation. We pride ourselves on creating senior living communities that enable seniors to live healthy and fulfilling lives, and our Wellness Everyday™ program offered at every community is praised by the International Council on Active Aging.

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To accommodate the living arrangements desired by new residents, we offer studio and one-bedroom floor plans with both semiprivate and private options. Residents are encouraged to bring furnishings and personal treasures to make the space their own, and pets are welcome to join too. Utilities are included in the monthly lease.

Through our award-winning Brain Health University and Walk With Me programs, our residents participate in activities that enrich their lives and encourage activity. The secure, landscaped courtyard has walking paths that allow residents to take a stroll and relax amidst the greenery. Our on-site beauty/barber salon means they won&#39;t have to leave the community for a haircut.

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Orchard Pointe&#39;s community dining room features restaurant-style dining and residents enjoy meals featuring seasonal cuisine prepared from local ingredients. Nutritious snacks are also readily available throughout the day. Other services we provide include daily housekeeping, personal laundry and daily up and about checks.

By hiring only the most qualified professionally trained staff, we ensure that our residents receive the quality of care they need to thrive. Each resident receives an individual service plan that is developed in consultation with the resident&#39;s family and physician. Staff is available 24 hours a day for any need, and an emergency call system in the apartment ensures help is always nearby.

At Orchard Pointe, families can rest easy knowing that their loved one is receiving quality care delivered by compassionate, caring staff.

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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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The newly renovated Holiday Peninsula is a pet-friendly, independent senior living community located in Gig Harbor, Washington, just minutes from scenic Puget Sound.

Peninsula features spacious senior apartments available in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Each unit includes modern amenities like a kitchenette, walk-in shower, washer and dryer, basic cable TV and individual thermostat control. Select floor plans feature a patio or balcony, providing residents with their own private outdoor space. Covered parking is available. Community grounds are well-maintained and feature walking paths, a garden and a patio area. Indoor common spaces are designed to foster engagement and include a resident kitchen, fitness center, community fireplace and activity room. A well-stocked library is available for book clubs or solo readers, and residents enjoy the convenience of an on-site barber shop and beauty salon, along with a large screen TV lounge. The community offers a wide range of all inclusive services and amenities, such as housekeeping and light linen services, plus a calendar of social events. Three freshly prepared meals are served each day in the dining room, with a variety of menu options crafted by the culinary team. Scheduled transportation is available for appointments, outings and errands.

Upon move-in, each resident receives a wearable Lively® Mobile Plus GPS device, which provides 24/7 emergency assistance inside and outside the community. Home care services are available on-site from third-party providers at an additional cost.

Peninsula is less than a 15-minute drive from Madrona Links Golf Course and the Harbor History Museum.

 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>

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