NorthCare Fisher, at 520 N Fisher St in Kennewick, Washington, is a small, locally operated senior care community with 16 licensed beds, dedicated to memory care and long-term care for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer's. The community's sole focus on memory care means residents have a safe, structured setting with color-coded way-finding cues, secured entrances, secure walking paths, a covered patio, and community courtyards, so folks can spend time outside safely. Residents' private, furnished rooms are roomy, with carpeted floors and safety features to help prevent slips and falls. Staff, including CNAs, LPNs, and RNs trained in dementia care, stay on-site 24 hours a day to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, transfers, and grooming, but they encourage everyone to be as independent as possible and use a steady care assignment approach so that residents see the same caregivers regularly and get to know them well.
NorthCare Fisher offers board and care amenities and assists with daily tasks. Residents get three nutritious meals every day, snacks any time, and help with meal preparation if needed, plus accommodations for allergies or diabetes. Activities are part of daily life here, with structured programs that include arts and crafts, movie nights, walking groups, music therapy, discussion groups, dance, brain games, and sensory or aromatherapy sessions for those with advanced dementia. The Meaningful Moments program stands out by weaving life stories and personal routines into each resident's care, which helps everyone feel more at home and valued. For families who need a short break, there are respite care options, and for those approaching end-of-life, the facility has hospice and dementia waivers.
Community amenities include a dining room, emergency alert systems, laundry, and scheduled local transportation for outings or doctor appointments. Residents can join group or individual activities that focus on social, physical, mental, or emotional well-being and can take part in simple, meaningful jobs like kitchen chores or light handyman work, giving many the comfort of being useful every day. NorthCare Fisher also offers independent living accommodations for active seniors, rehabilitation, and wound care for those with complex health needs, along with careful medication management and close coordination with outside healthcare providers.
Move-in coordination services help newcomers settle in, and every part of the community-from the safe secure courtyards, down to the comfortable common areas and homey apartments-aims to create a nurturing, relaxing setting. The place doesn't accept Medicare for payment unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but it provides a peaceful, supportive environment for seniors who need dementia care and long-term support, helping families find a sense of comfort and peace of mind.
