Chandlers Square Retirement Community sits in Anacortes, Washington and offers independent living, assisted living, and some memory care services for seniors, with a team that includes CNAs, Med Techs, and several directors such as Life & Leisure, Culinary Services, and Health Wellness, all led by Executive Director Melissa Howlett. The community has 37 licensed beds, provides furnished apartments with studio and one-bedroom options available, and has a waitlist for two-bedroom ones, giving residents choices for how they want to live. Here, people can enjoy a quiet courtyard and gardens, walking trails, and ocean or water views, with plenty of spots for sitting outside or strolling around the grounds. There's a fitness center, game and movie night areas, a library, an arts room, and a private dining space that people use for family or special meals, while the main dining room serves a daily chef-prepared meal with balanced nutrition and has meal ticket options for those who'd like extra flexibility.
Chandlers Square brings services that cover life's needs for older adults, like meal service, housekeeping, laundry or dry cleaning, move-in coordination, and help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Staff do daily wellness checks, keep up with monthly fire drills, and maintain a 24-hour security system, with safety features like a sprinkler system and emergency response pendants or pull cords in every bathroom. There's a strong focus on safety, with all staff receiving CPR training and a community-wide program in place. Residents use a mobile community app to check menus and activities, and there's a driver available Monday through Thursday for local rides in Anacortes. Some staff speak English, and service animals are welcome with a pet policy that asks for a $600 deposit, shots, and a note from the vet.
The facility offers memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia in spaces meant to help calm confusion and prevent wandering, but it's not a dedicated Memory Care or Skilled Nursing facility, so it helps people age in place as long as possible before moving to higher levels of care if needed. It can also offer hospice and rehabilitation support, plus day services and home care by referral, and works to help new residents settle in by offering social events, orientations, and moving help. The staff and residents in this continuing care retirement community are known for being friendly and kind, and there's a regular schedule of socials, happy hours, wellness activities, walking groups, and other programs to help everyone connect and get involved. The place has invested in sustainability with solar panels, and the building stays tidy, though sometimes there are staff shortages, but they manage to keep up with cleaning and maintenance. The community stays busy, offering events, entertainment, and meals with allergy-aware and diabetes-friendly choices, and there's a spirit of helpfulness and joy that makes it easier for residents to settle in and take part in activities as they like. Owned by Milestone Management, Chandlers Square Retirement Community focuses on providing services and amenities for older adults who want support, community, safety, and a bit of independence in daily life.
