HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is an assisted living community located in Oak Harbor, Washington, with a primary focus on memory care services. The facility specializes in supporting seniors experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is structured as a secure, memory care-only community, offering an environment intentionally designed to accommodate the unique challenges of memory loss. The building features secured areas with both indoor and outdoor walking paths, promoting safety and mobility while preventing unsupervised wandering. The community layout consists of smaller, home-like neighborhoods that avoid long hallways, which helps facilitate social interaction and reduces confusion among residents.

Care services at HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor include individualized care plans, full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and specialized memory care programming. Residents benefit from medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory and mobility support, and diabetes care. The caregiving team is trained to deliver care in English, Spanish, and French, ensuring communication needs are met for a diverse population. Medical oversight is managed by experienced staff, and programs such as fitness classes, yoga, and chair yoga are available to support physical well-being. Amenities include a barber/beauty salon for personal care and opportunities for social and recreational activities within clubs and community groups, as well as regular special events like birthday and holiday celebrations.

HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor offers transportation services at cost, available for both medical appointments and non-medical outings. This service is designed to enable residents to attend healthcare visits, run errands, or participate in community excursions while ensuring their transportation needs are supported safely and reliably.

According to resident and family reviews, the facility is perceived as clean, well-kept, and bright, with a friendly and attentive staff. The design promotes social interaction and avoids an institutional atmosphere. Family members frequently note the high level of communication and dedication exhibited by management and caregivers. Social engagement and activity programming are regularly updated and seen as plentiful, contributing to a sense of community and well-being among residents. While overall feedback regarding care quality and staff compassion is largely positive, some variability in care experiences related to supervision and staffing has been noted. Flexible visitation policies and ongoing efforts to enhance activity offerings are additional aspects appreciated by families.

Costs at this community start at $3,155 and range up to $6,692. The average price in the community is $4,924, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,247. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.