DeTray's Colonial Inn Retirement Apartments in Olympia, WA, is a three-story senior living community that offers different choices for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home options, and in-home services. The building has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with some having patios, balconies, and good-sized windows for natural light, while safety is supported by handicap accessibility, sprinkler systems, and emergency response cords in each apartment. Residents can control their own heat, and the rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes and cable TV; some apartments are wheelchair accessible, too.
The staff is around 24 hours a day at the front desk, and nightly security patrols help everyone feel safe, while friendly helpers are always ready to assist with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, laundry, and housekeeping. Residents get three home-cooked meals every day in the dining rooms, and snacks and drinks are available. All utilities except phone and internet are included.
For people who need extra care, there are specialized memory care services for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, with individualized care plans and regular activities to keep minds and bodies active. Nurses are on hand, and there's support like podiatry, medication help, occupational therapy, and wound care as needed. The facility works with senior care experts to make care plans and offers medical help like nurse consultations and emergency response.
Social life is strong here, with a full calendar of daily and weekly activities including exercise classes, water aerobics at nearby Colonial Estates, card games, arts and crafts, outings to town, educational programs, health and wellness events, music, and live entertainment-there's even a library curated by residents. Residents can visit the clubhouse and heated pool at Colonial Estates, which has a spa, billiard room, and exercise area. Organized group trips, transportation to doctor's visits, shopping, banking, and private shuttles help people stay independent. The property's close to the Chehalis Western Trail and the bus line.
When people move in, there are volunteers who help them get settled, and the staff can help new residents connect by offering FaceTime or Zoom meetings with family, plus regular reports about how residents are doing. The community is careful to meet licensing and inspection standards, and the management uses tools for scheduling, staffing, and record keeping behind the scenes.
DeTray's Colonial Inn has a focus on making life comfortable, with quiet apartments, a safe and friendly environment, and plenty of ways to stay active, eat well, and enjoy good company, and it keeps things clean and tidy. The community has a reputation for caring, compassionate staff and treats each resident with respect and attention, doing its best to make the place feel like home. Housekeeping, linen, and maintenance services are offered, and pets are welcome. The staff strives to support residents' health, safety, and comfort every day.
