Fairwinds - Redmond sits on 7.6 acres in a quiet part of Redmond, Washington, near forests and close to the Seattle metro area, so residents have access to big-city resources but can still enjoy peaceful surroundings. The community opened in 2006 and is managed by Leisure Care. There are 143 apartments, with 89 one-bedrooms and 54 two-bedrooms, including some options for moderate-income residents, and all apartments come with utilities included, so there's no extra cost for heat, water, or power. The building itself is modern, with 191,468 square feet, and there's an underground parking garage with valet service.
This is a senior housing community that offers a range of care choices. Residents can pick from independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day care, and rehab or respite care as needed. Fairwinds - Redmond has services for folks with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, with memory care communities designed for safety and comfort. There are licensed assisted living beds, on-site skilled care for those needing more help, and home care is offered if someone's needs change. Staff is present 24 hours, and a registered nurse is on staff, with calls to a doctor or dentist available. Therapies offered include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with hospice if needed, and counseling services are available.
Residents in assisted living can get person-centered care plans that are updated to fit their needs, with personal care assistants helping them with daily tasks. There are private rooms, daily nutritious meals, and comfortable, spacious living areas, so people can feel at home. The assisted living area includes a main entrance with landscaped gardens, a lobby with plenty of seating, a reception desk, and an elegant dining room with white tablecloths and lots of natural light. There are also private dining rooms set up for family visits, kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, and stylish bedrooms.
Independent living residents get amenities like a bistro for dining, a community room with colorful chairs, a game room with a pool table, a TV lounge, and a salon. There's a fitness center, an indoor pool, and space both inside and outside to gather, with patio furniture and umbrellas. Seniors can join classes including mini-golf and laughter yoga, work out with an ACE-certified personal trainer, or take part in signature PrimeFit Wellness programs. The Silver Sneakers community meets regularly, and there's flexible care if needs change. There's also an activities calendar with social, educational, and entertainment events, volunteer opportunities, group travel, and crafts.
Pets are welcome, and the building has both indoor and outdoor common areas, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a beautician, and resident parking. Showers are all accessible by wheelchair, there's no smoking indoors, and homecare services are on-site if needed. Dining options focus on nutritious, family-style meals. The restaurant in the building serves daily meals in an elegant setting. Residents have the choice to join local volunteer groups or go on travel excursions organized by the staff.
The staff at Fairwinds - Redmond are friendly and try to be accommodating. The community uses a hospitality-based approach, focusing on independence, wellness, and support for the mind, body, and spirit. Staff help people with activities of daily living, and there's always someone on duty. The facility's licensed status is checked twice a year for added peace of mind. Support is offered to help guide families on paying for care.
The land's pretty and the spaces inside are big and filled with light. People can bring their pets and make their apartments their own. There are game tables, a grand piano, weight rooms, group activities, and quiet spaces for devotional services both on and off-site. The place doesn't discriminate by income and tries to help seniors stay as independent as possible, whether in independent living or assisted living, and if memory care or higher-level nursing is ever necessary, those supports are ready. The goal here is to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming community with the right care as people age.
