Bellewood - A LifeMinded Residence sits at 3710 Providence Point Drive SE, Issaquah, WA, surrounded by big fir trees on about four acres, and offers seniors independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and specialized skilled nursing. Staff have stayed a long time, often over ten years, and families seem to appreciate the care, meals, and upkeep of both the building and the grounds, and the focus here is really on each resident's own needs. There's always staff on-site since the place is staffed 24/7, with a manager always available, and everyone keeps busy with programs, trips, and fitness classes under their own "LifeMinded" approach, which means they try to help people keep as active and engaged as possible.
Bellewood has both studio and one-bedroom apartments, along with some two-bedroom places with real wood finishes and either patios or balconies, so folks can get fresh air or look out over the trees. People in memory care have secured areas and 24-hour support especially for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and there are special programs and activities to help keep minds active. If someone needs help with daily activities like bathing, medication, cleaning, or laundry, there's always a staff member nearby, plus salon and spa services, a beautician on-site, and both indoor and outdoor common spaces for socializing or quiet time.
Meals are a point of pride, with restaurant-style dining-lunch and dinner available for an extra fee-and menus offer vegetarian choices too. Housekeeping and maintenance are all included, and there are safety features like emergency call systems in each unit, with wireless internet for a small fee and cable TV covering most utilities except phone. They offer scheduled transportation for errands, doctors, or local religious services, and they even allow pets in certain apartments.
The community looks out for well-being with regular COVID-19 testing, aiming to keep everyone safe, and they encourage residents to take part in activities like fitness classes, group outings, and events planned around connection, health, and purpose. There's a focus on keeping minds sharp with brain fitness programs and supporting seniors to keep their independence but with help nearby if it's needed. The management and staff have been around since 1987, so they know the area and local needs well, and many residents stay active in programs to help the larger community. Bellewood keeps things practical and welcoming, always aiming to help seniors live fully and feel at home.
