Lighthouse Memory Care

I am impressed on many levels with the care my wife is getting and with the care the staff is taking to be sure no one gets sick. I love the Facetime appointments, especially because a phone call with just audio wouldn't mean much to her. I do worry about the residents' social isolation, but they get more time with neighbors than a friend I know at another assisted living place who is confined to his room all the time, even for every meal, except for brief excursions to the outside patio. That must be really depressing, and I know you try to avoid that circumstance. You are doing an A-1 job and I am worry-free and grateful.

Thank you Leslie for your complete and optimistic take on the situation today. I know, when Jerry becomes a part of your community that he will fit in and be a positive contributor to the daily ongoings. It seems as if you put great effort into everything you do to make the experience for both family and resident a pleasant one. I look forward to the experience.

My family feels blessed by being led to the Lighthouse for the ongoing care of our father. The staff and caregivers understand the impact of dementia at its various stages of progression and have been able to meet our father where he is on that spectrum. They demonstrate compassion and love and give him hugs when they can see that he needs reassurance. They encourage him to participate in activities that engage him with other residents. He enjoys the exercise classes, the scenic tours that are offered, and days when it is warm enough to be out in the courtyard. Dad says the food is delicious and he really appreciates that he can have a late breakfast if he doesn't feel like getting up for the designated breakfast hour. From a family perspective, we have peace of mind knowing that our beloved father is being well cared for and getting the attention he needs to enjoy the best quality of life possible at this stage of his life. We appreciate the frequent communication with the staff and the way we are welcomed when we come for visits. The Lighthouse is that "light on the hill" for all of us.

My family feels blessed by being led to the Lighthouse for the ongoing care of our father. The staff and caregivers understand the impact of dementia at its various stages of progression and have been able to meet our father where he is on that spectrum. They demonstrate compassion and love and give him hugs when they can see that he needs reassurance. They encourage him to participate in activities that engage him with other residents. He enjoys the exercise classes, the scenic tours that are offered, and days when it is warm enough to be out in the courtyard. Dad says the food is delicious and he really appreciates that he can have a late breakfast if he doesn't feel like getting up for the designated breakfast hour. From a family perspective, we have peace of mind knowing that our beloved father is being well cared for and getting the attention he needs to enjoy the best quality of life possible at this stage of his life. We appreciate the frequent communication with the staff and the way we are welcomed when we come for visits. The Lighthouse is that "light on the hill" for all of us.

I CANNOT RECOMMEND this facility. Even prior to Quarantine due to Corona virus precautions, the staff was disorganized, they do not communicate consistently between management and staff, and between staff and staff, and between family and staff. If you want to contact your loved one daily, forget it. Some staff are very obstructive and consider your call to your loved one NOT a priority of theirs. As it is in any business, a few staff are sweet and kind. I cannot say this about the medication nurse or a male that answers the front desk phone. They are particularly unhelpful, obstructionist, and passive aggressive. Hanging up on callers, not returning messages, and not answering the phones to begin with. They have caller ID so they know who is calling and who they are hanging up on. They use their patient population with dementia as an excuse for their shortcomings. They will say: a patient took the phone, other families call, or they will indicate that they have so much to do because they care for patients with dementia, therefore calls are not their first concern! This is a 34 resident facility. As an R.N., B.S.N. that has been in charge of a 30 to 40 bed ward with residents with dementia and psychiatric disorders that are all on Contact and/or Respiratory isolation, I can tell you that this facility's staff are placing excuses and laziness above service and advocacy for patients and their families. Who knows why? Burned out? Minimal staff? Either way, if you cannot show up at their door everyday, if you rely on phone contact with your loved one living there, you will be sorely disappointed. For the cost to residents to stay at this facility it should be easy to call your loved one. It is not. You can spend an entire 10 to 12 hour day trying to get through and trying to speak to your loved one. BEWARE!

My wife moved to Lighthouse after two years at another assisted living place, where I was living with her. Everything about Lighthouse is better for her, even though I cannot live with her there. I visit every day, and can affirm that the staff is truly kind, gentle, patient, and caring. My wife now needs everything done for her, and they do it all. And the food is so much better here than where we were. When food is almost your only enjoyment, good food is very important. In addition, there are numerous activities for those able to participate. Different musicians come almost every afternoon and are much appreciated by the residents. I feel so grateful, and so lucky that we found Lighthouse.

I am proud to say from reviews from Family, friends and Residents that Lighthouse Memory Care has some of the finest food offered to Residents and guests! You will not see the fresh ingredients, or the shelves of herbs and spices that when used correctly accent the flavors of the world. We offer consistently tasty "Comfort Food".

I am proud to say from reviews from Family, friends and Residents that Lighthouse Memory Care has some of the finest food offered to Residents and guests! You will not see the fresh ingredients, or the shelves of herbs and spices that when used correctly accent the flavors of the world. We offer consistently tasty "Comfort Food".

I am proud to say from reviews from Family, friends and Residents that Lighthouse Memory Care has some of the finest food offered to Residents and guests! You will not see the fresh ingredients, or the shelves of herbs and spices that when used correctly accent the flavors of the world. We offer consistently tasty "Comfort Food".

Lighthouse Memory Care is a facility that strives to make the facility the residents home and not a place to work. I am able to come in on a daily basis with a smile on my face. The residents are smiling and happy to see you in the morning. It feels as if the people living here are an extended part of my family.

I have gratefully been employee with Lighthouse for the last three years. There is so much to say about this community and the staff. The community itself is warm and welcoming. The open floor plan makes this memory care community truly amazing. The staff are all very professional and a pleasure to work with. I really could not ask for a better place to work. Proud to be a part of the Lighthouse Family!

My mom was pleased with the care at Lighthouse and always said the staff were nice to her. I, too, felt the staff were very caring and patient. The physical layout of the place is great, very comfortable, clean, lots of light, and with a courtyard where residents can go freely. Food is good and plentiful, snacks available upon demand. There are numerous activities organized, but a number of patients cannot see or hear well, so activities for them are quite limited. I would like there to be more caregivers per shift (typically there are three for 30+ residents, plus a person who gives medications) so that more individual attention could be given to the more needy residents, especially on weekends when some regular weekday staff are not available. There is also high caregiver turnover—it is a physically and emotionally demanding job with low pay, unfortunately typical in these facilities from what I understand. That said, I would recommend Lighthouse to people looking for a place for their family member.

Lighthouse is working hard to debunk the stereotypes of care for people living with dementia. Educating the community and families at the same time providing a loving, dignified supportive home environment.

FamilyAssets looked at 6 reviews and calculated that Lighthouse Memory Care has a weighted rating of 4.381 which makes it the #7 ranked community within 25 miles of Anacortes, Washington.