Nursing Home Communities in Auburn, WA

"My mom is at Garden Terrace now. It's a beautiful facility, doesn't smell bad, and everyone who works there is really nice. It's a great place. The staff is very good, and the food is OK. My mom is actually in the Alzheimer's unit now, and they have more activities, like they keep everybody in the living room all day for coloring and doing crafts. The other wing doesn't have that because it's just a short-term place; it's not a place where people go to live. They stay there until their rehabilitation is over, and then they leave. Right now, she's in a private room, and it's nice. The staff is just really so nice. It's also very clean, and it doesn't smell. "

"I had been in Avalon Care Center in the rehab center after my stroke. My experience there was very good. I really liked the people. I had a lot of health issues and they were very attentive. I would highly recommend this place. They had therapy and everything, so that was wonderful. "

"This is so far the “Best” Rehab/Therapy staff I ever worked with. I was a former resident here and I was admitted entering the facility on a wheelchair after a spinal fusion surgery. I was greeted by very amazing and friendly staff of the administration. All my caring needs were met through outstanding nursing staff. They were all very attentive to my needs and helped me tremendously. The food was great and it was always the right temperature. Housekeeping was always sanitizing and cleaning my room every time I come back from therapy. Activities were fun and enjoyable and some memorable moments with other people that were there. Social Services were very helpful and kind. But most of all, the Rehab staff, PT/OT therapists and all others who willingly went over and beyond in working with me to get better and better. I know my recovery was due to them and I thank God for these amazing individuals. They were so encouraging and motivating me into walking again. A month and a half later, I was up and walking. Walking out when discharged on my own and I owe it to everyone who was working side by side with me but mostly to the man above for the strength! It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this place. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you again and God bless you all."

"We actually like Judson Park, but they won't have an opening for several months. While we had our tour, the staff seemed friendly enough, and they had some nice programs. If they had a vacancy, we probably have gone with them. "

"My 92 year old dad stayed at Stafford for a month to rehab from a knee injury. He had also stayed there 6 years earlier to rehab from hip replacement. He was able to have a private room. It’s an older building, not fancy, his room was clean and spacious. The staff was super friendly and kind to my dad. Listened well. They were very welcoming to all of his visitors and invited visitors to watch or participate if he was in rehab when they arrived. I will have to say, there are some grumpy residents, for sure, being older and away from home and healing can be hard. It helps so much if family can visit every day. The staff can’t get everything to everyone. But if you help your loved one settle in and adjust and feel confident, the staff is much more able to do their job. My dad has a great attitude and is very kind. That is so helpful. Partner with the staff for your loved one’s care as much as possible! My dad enjoyed the rehab room and group therapy. There wasn’t a lot to entertain him on his floor and he ate in his room. But being there to rehab, i think that worked well for him. Some care centers look really fancy and this one doesn’t. But it was clean, and we really enjoyed getting to know the staff. "

"My experience is quite positive as most if not all of the staff communicates well with my wife and has shown nothing but complete courtesy to me and my son. From the time she started 2 years ago to the present I enjoy taking my son to pick her up as the residents enjoy talking with him and making them smile. The staff enjoy his laughter and him sharing his Lego creations as well as his funny dance moves. From what I have heard the residents share their opinions on how well the facility treats them and makes them feel at home. With this said their experience at Wesley homes is positive and they have stated that they would like to extend the information of the facility to their friends and family. Overall my complete experience with how the facility is run and how well my wife has been treated I would attempt to have people that I know either work there or live there. "

"She went into Linden Grove Rehabilitation Care Center. It has two sides to it. My mom was in their star therapy which is rehabilitation. She has broken her hip. And the other side is for people who need a lot of care. Linden Grove was a great facility; it was top notch all the way around. The grounds were great. The people were wonderful. The building itself -- not only the residents’ room but the common rooms and the eating facility -- was very clean. It’s rehabilitation, so she shared a room with another resident. My mom happened to get a bed by the window so she had an extra alcove with a desk in it which was really nice. The food was good. I didn’t eat there myself, but I was there a couple of times when they were serving a meal. Everything looked wonderful and smelled good. My mom really enjoyed the food there. She did games, bingo, cards, and went to a movie within the facility. They also did field trips. She got to go to a Country Manor and tour in the area. The people treated our mom like she was a queen. They have a social worker who helped us tremendously in getting my mom Medicaid/Medicare and all of that stuff taken care of, an activity director who keeps the folks pretty busy, and a medical record section that helps set up her appointment if she needed to go to the doctor and transportation. My mom felt very much like the people there cared about her. One nurse in particular (and it’s funny because this is the one that my mom didn’t get her name, but when she was on the night shift at bedtime) would tuck my mom in and give my mom a hug and a kiss. We did notice that some of the patients had smiles on their faces; it was a really nice atmosphere. "

"My husband spent 21 days in Talbot Rehab. Now, he is much better. The food was fine, it was clean, it did not have a bad odor -- some of the patients maybe that had problems -- but it was nice, and I think they did a good job. I did have trouble with the social worker not communicating with me much, but maybe that was just their way of handling it. They seem to work behind the scenes and didn't have to work with me I guess. They had a big meeting, given him tests and everything, andtold him what is what, and he has been following all the medications, so he is better. Nice rooms with a view from the floor of trees and plants, and that was nice. They had activities, and the rehab itself seemed very beneficial. They had some games and crossword puzzles, which my husband participated in. I ate lunches and dinners with him many days, and the food was good. Sometimes the help was a little strange, but I think they have a hard time finding people who want to work in places where everyone is so debilitated, but all in all it was good. It was just that the people who were serving the meals maybe were a little fresh off the boat, so they didn't understand what we were talking about. But then, when their supervisor would come along, she was great. She was always there, so you could just go to her if you are having a problem. She was part of the servers, but she was definitely in charge of everything. They had their rules, and they made people stick to them, which were good, otherwise we would kind of upset the routine. They had table heights for people with wheelchair, so that they are up closer, and you have to allow the people who need those to sit there. I thought it was very well-run. Security seemed fine, but they could be a little more. They had a patio that had a gate, a fence, and everything, but the people could have easily gotten away, so people who cannot be trusted not to wander would not do as well there. I was most impressed by the friendliness of the nurses who were actually providing care and dispensing the medications. They were very nice and easy to get along with. I liked it, and I liked the location. It was kitty-corner from the hospital, so if anybody needed 911, they would be able to take them there quickly. It used to get a bad grade, but I think they've solved the problems because the food was good, it was clean and not depressing, and it was nice. "

"The staff seemed friendly enough and the stories about them were all quite good. The amenities seemed pretty good with lots of activities throughout the week. The facility itself was very well kept and maintained with a lot of care and hard work. The neighborhood it was in was not the nicest looking. "

"Most of the caregivers are very good, just a couple that are not quite up to par. The food is above average for institutional food, with 2 different entree options for lunch and dinner. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this facility to friends and family. "

Life Care Center of South Hill, situated in Puyallup, WA, offers both memory care and assisted living options. The community features apartments equipped with living rooms and kitchenettes, designed to create a comfortable and home-like environment that fosters resident independence. The facility includes a range of amenities aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life. Outdoor common areas are available for those who enjoy fresh air and nature. Social interaction is promoted through organized programs and events. Pet-friendly policies allow residents to have pets for added companionship. Meals are provided, simplifying daily nutrition needs, and communal dining spaces offer opportunities for social dining. Residents also have access to WiFi and internet throughout the community. For those interested in physical activity, yoga and stretching sessions are available, and the community also facilitates field trips and outings for recreational experiences. Additionally, the community provides general transportation services, making it convenient for residents to attend appointments or run errands. Housekeeping services are also offered, ensuring a clean and well-maintained living space without the need for residents to handle such tasks. These combined amenities and services contribute to a supportive, comfortable, and engaging environment for senior residents.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

"My friend is in Avamere at Pacific Ridge under palliative care. They're keeping her drugged, so that she's not uncomfortable. That's probably the best thing about it. The facility is not as clean as I would like. She does not have a private room, and she doesn't have a TV nor a radio. She's bedridden, and she's not really lucid. They just bring the food to her, and she hates it because she doesn't have a choice."

"My friend ended up at Heartwood Extended Healthcare. It was so different from assisted living because so many couldn’t walk. But they did have activities scheduled for everyday, and those who could can partiipate did. The people were very professional, and it did appear that there were more of them. They didn’t have telephones or TVs in the room, and you have to pay additional for those items. You have to provide your own TV and then pay $20 a month. They had landlines, but you still pay $20 more a month for that also, but that is not on the website. However, Heartwood was warmer feeling that the other facility. They were much better than the other facility. They had good therapy. I was pleased with the food, but again, she got food that she should not have been given. But I would say their social worker was so much better than the one at the other facility. She took at least an hour to explain everything, and she was extremely professional with that. "

"The facility is located in a quiet rural farming area. There are a variety of farm animals there, but fenced off for safety in the next lot. The building is a large ranch style home that has about eight rooms. The 24-hour staff there doesn't seem to have much medical knowledge, besides what they read off their daily tasks list. Granted, all the staff I've met there appear to have a sincere concern for their residents and a registered nurse does make visits to check up on their health.Overall, I think the care is acceptable and safe. Although, there doesn't appear to be very much for the residents to do. They do go on group trips about once a month and they have social workers who come to visit on a one-on-one basis every few weeks or so, have TV, playing cards, and board games, but it just seems that everybody is very bored. Also since the provider has expanded to more homes, she is rarely seen any more; understandable but a little disheartening. "