Laurel Place Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in Port Angeles, WA, on the Olympic Peninsula and has been giving compassionate care since the late 1990s. The community is managed by Caring Places Management and has 46 licensed beds. Residents get both assisted living and memory care services matched to their needs, in a setting where staff make it feel welcoming and friendly. Amanda Bristow is the executive director, and caring staff are always there to help. Staff help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, and they're trained in memory care for people living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The building has 41 apartments, including one-bedroom and studio layouts, each with a kitchenette and bathroom, and the showers are all wheelchair accessible. There's a new memory care area with 4 shared suites and 8 private studio apartments. Common areas offer cozy spaces with fireplaces and TVs, plus an open dining room with natural light and views of the Salish Sea from the patio.
People enjoy nutritious, dietician-approved meals with vegetarian options and always a choice of entrees and snacks, and meals happen in a comfortable, bright dining area. The activity program offers music, entertainment, games like Bingo, scheduled trips, scenic drives, and visits from entertainers, and there are devotional services both onsite and offsite. Residents can use outdoor and indoor common areas, join friends in the library or second-floor loft, and visit the salon with a licensed beautician right in the building. Pet accommodations are close by, and everyone has access to resident parking, bus lines, and complimentary transportation for outings or medical appointments, with staff help if needed. There are full tubs, wheelchair accessible showers, emergency call devices in apartments and common spaces, and weekly housekeeping and laundry. Emergency help is always available, and a licensed nurse is on staff. Each resident gets a personal care plan that's updated as needs or preferences change.
For safety, the building has smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, and electronic security throughout. Laurel Place provides both respite and hospice care, diabetic and non-ambulatory support, incontinence care, and medication management. Staff aim to help every resident keep as much independence as possible, offering different levels of help as needed. Memory Care services include special neighborhoods designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering for those with dementia, and caregivers get extra training for these needs. The facility has earned good feedback with a rating of 4.3 from 18 reviews and has been recognized for high standards, kindness, and friendliness, with awards for Best of Senior Living and Most Friendly. The environment is social, respectful, and focused on each individual's dignity and well-being.
