Ashley Gardens of Bremerton Memory Care sits on the Kitsap Peninsula near Seattle and is part of the Cascade Living Group. The community focuses on people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, offering a secure place with 24-hour supervision where the staff specialize in memory care. There's an emergency alert system and staff available at all hours, so residents get help quickly if they need it. The campus can house up to 40 residents in a purpose-built space, and there's a separate memory care building for added safety. The facility is designed to help prevent wandering, even using technology like bracelets that set off alarms. People who have major behavioral concerns, including aggression or difficult behavior, can also get care here.
Meals are made fresh each day with options for special diets like low sugar, low salt, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, Kosher, and organic. Residents can eat in a communal dining room or have meals brought to their rooms, and there's an all-day dining option so people don't have to stick to regular mealtimes, which really helps folks with changing schedules. There's help for those who need it with medication management, bathing, dressing, transfers, and other activities of daily living, so people keep as much independence as possible.
Ashley Gardens offers a wide range of activities including stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, art, brain fitness, cooking classes, and movie nights. There's also an arts room, walking paths, gardens, and spaces for resident-run activities, along with scheduled community events to help residents connect and build friendships. Social and recreational activities happen throughout the week and are set up to keep people thinking and engaged, and there's a full-time activities director on-site. There's also transportation for appointments and outings, which is useful for those who like to get out every now and then. The place is pet-friendly, with programs to support residents who want to keep a dog or cat.
A unique offering here is the Namaste Care Program and Namaste Care room, which is open seven days a week, made for those with late-stage dementia who benefit from calming, sensory experiences like soft quilts, comfortable recliners, soothing scents, and gentle activities. The focus is on giving dignity, comfort, and meaning, especially to folks in more advanced stages of memory loss.
Medical needs get careful attention. Nurses are on staff, there are doctors on call, and visiting specialists such as podiatrists, dentists, and therapists are part of the care team. The staff assists with anything from reminders to assisted transfers, even for people needing mechanical lifts, and there is support for those who are physically aggressive or have tough behaviors. Staff are well trained and the community has higher staffing levels than bigger facilities, aiming to make the place both safe and comfortable. Healthcare is coordinated with outside providers, and medication care managers and technicians are always around.
Other comforts include a barber/salon, housekeeping, parking, wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and devotional services. Housekeeping and laundry are included, and there are outdoor and indoor common areas for relaxation or quiet time. The community offers hospice and respite stays for when family caregivers need support or a break.
The facility is classified as a nursing home but feels more like a tight-knit, active community. It provides long-term care guidance and support for families, including help with long-term care insurance. Ashley Gardens has received a 4.3-star rating from 11 reviews and stays open 24 hours a day, aiming to offer both independence and a sense of security. Residents have a choice to join independent living or assisted living, and can continue living in the same place even if their needs grow. Every care plan is tailored, and there's always an effort made to encourage residents to live as fully as possible, no matter the stage of memory loss.
