Memory Haven sits at 5107 Parker Rd E, Sumner, WA 98390, and folks there get support if they're dealing with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease, with nurses and wellness staff watching out for them around the clock, making sure everyone stays safe and gets care with dignity and respect, and the team there really seems to take time to form bonds and offer emotional support, so people don't feel alone. The place offers both memory care and respite care for when caregivers need a break or someone needs extra help after surgery or an injury, and families get regular updates about their loved ones and can take part in care planning. They focus on a routine that feels familiar, and aim to help residents stay as independent as possible, with hands-on help for things like bathing, grooming, dressing, medications, and getting to meals or activities. Meals come out fresh from the kitchen, served "restaurant-style" with chefs making sure everyone's getting good nutrition, and the dining rooms are comfortable and easy to get around.
Inside and outside, there are spaces to relax or gather, with indoor common areas, a library, craft rooms, a game room, and then outdoors, you've got walking paths, a safe enclosed courtyard, a gazebo, and spots for gardening, so people can take in some sun or enjoy a walk. There's an on-site beauty salon and barber shop too, so getting a haircut or having someone fix your hair on-site is part of regular life there, which saves a bit of worry. People living at Memory Haven have their own private or shared apartments, all with handicap-accessible bathrooms and walk-in showers.
A big part of daily life includes social hours, music, group games like Scrabble, Bridge, or Trivia, exercise classes, and arts and crafts, all nudging folks to socialize, build friendships, and stay mentally active, and you'll see a schedule with planned events, outings, and things like picnics or ice cream socials. There's a focus on finding familiar and fun routines-one person might like gardening, someone else always perks up for dancing-and staff do their best to help everyone find what suits them, often with exercises and activities meant to help slow memory loss and brighten the day.
Transportation rides for appointments, outings, and shopping are included in the base rate, and the base monthly fee covers housekeeping, laundry for linens, utilities except personal phone, and maintenance. Residents can ask for help with other chores or personal laundry for a bit extra. There's a wellness program managed by a nurse, and staff are trained in CPR and first aid, so medical help is always close by. Doctors and nurses can update care plans as folks' needs change, and people can get help with medications, incontinence, or health monitoring, with a nearby pharmacy and health clinics in reach if something more is needed.
Memory Haven was built to be home-like and nurturing, and the care model there tries to reconnect people with what matters most to them, whether that's sharing stories, joining a group event, or enjoying quiet in the garden. Every detail, from safety features like 24-hour emergency call systems and secured courtyards, to scheduled activities designed for those with cognitive difficulties, works toward making life safe, purposeful, and social for people with Alzheimer's or dementia.
