Avista Senior Living Ferndale

Avista Senior Living Ferndale is a small assisted living community in Ferndale, Washington, with 47 licensed beds and pet-friendly studio or one-bedroom apartments, where people can bring their pets if they want to, and all the apartments have carpeting, closets, heating, window treatments, kitchenettes with refrigerators, private mailboxes, and easy layouts for moving about. There are plenty of places to spend time, like the cozy sitting areas, a movie room, a library, and a fireplace in common rooms, plus outdoor patios, walking paths, and a beautiful courtyard that includes gardens, a fishpond, and raised garden beds, all surrounded by nature and within reach of local parks. Residents get three meals a day with restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and scheduled transportation for appointments or trips to local shops, country drives, or nearby parks, and the property sits near local bus lines, which makes getting around simpler. Avista Senior Living Ferndale offers a full calendar of activities, from live piano music and socials to arts and crafts, Qigong, wellness programs, devotional services, scenic outings, educational events, and exercises to help people stay active and social, and the full-time registered nurse along with staff are on hand at all hours to help with healthcare needs, emergencies, or daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Each person has an individual care plan shaped for their needs, covering not only assisted living but memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, short-term respite care, hospice support, independent and residential living, skilled nursing, and even in-home care options, so there are many choices for different situations, including urgent placement if it's needed. The environment is warm, friendly, and focused on comfort, with seniors encouraged to join in on social programs or outings and family members getting help navigating care decisions and transitions. Special features include wheelchair-access showers, safety systems like smoke detectors and sprinklers, illuminated entries, a jacuzzi, beauty salon, on-site and off-site devotional services, and an enclosed courtyard, plus things like transportation, movie nights, TV lounges, meeting rooms, and meals cooked in a restaurant style. Caregivers go through special training, and the whole team, led by Executive Director Chloe Franklin, coordinates care for every resident, keeping attention on health, daily living, and comfort every day. Prices average around $3,811, but exact costs aren't published. Avista Senior Living Ferndale is owned by Avista Senior Living, part of a broader network offering senior living resources, educational tools, glossaries, and help for caregivers, and reviews from customers are shared and verified for those who want more feedback about the community.