Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is – Burlington, WA Community Overview Where the Heart Is Senior Living in Burlington offers a warm, cottage-style community designed to feel intimate, welcoming, and deeply personal. Our unique layout features four thoughtfully planned cottages, each home to just 15 residents, fostering close relationships, consistent caregiver interaction, and an environment where every individual feels seen, supported, and valued. We specialize in both Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing a full spectrum of personalized services to meet residents exactly where they are. Our team is trained to deliver compassionate care that adapts to changing needs—whether a resident requires medication management, mobility support, cueing, or comprehensive memory care. With 24/7 wellness staff, individualized care plans, and around-the-clock oversight, families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are safe and supported. Our community offers: Cottage-Style Living: Smaller, home-like environments that promote comfort, familiarity, and strong social engagement. Highly Engaged Wellness Team: Low caregiver-to-resident ratios, allowing more meaningful interaction and attentive care. Assisted Living Services: Support with daily living activities, medication management, meals, housekeeping, and personalized care packages. Dedicated Memory Care: Specialized support for residents living with dementia, in a secure and nurturing setting designed for connection and success. Life Enrichment Programming: Daily activities, events, and outings tailored to resident interests and abilities to encourage purpose and joy. Chef-Prepared Meals: Fresh, balanced dining experiences served family-style in each cottage. Collaborative Healthcare Approach: Partnerships with local providers, therapy services, and hospice to ensure continuity of care. What truly sets us apart is our boutique environment—large enough to provide comprehensive care and services, yet intentionally small to maintain a genuine sense of home. At Where the Heart Is, residents receive not only quality care but meaningful relationships, dignity, and a place where they can truly belong. Unique Features of Where the Heart Is by Cogir Boutique Cottage-Style Living Four intimate cottages, each designed for just 15 residents. A true “home within a home” feeling that fosters connection, routine, and comfort. Smaller environments reduce overwhelm and support success for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. High Engagement & Increased Caregiver Touchpoints Consistent staffing teams assigned to each cottage. More opportunities for meaningful relationships, personalized attention, and early identification of care needs. A warm, family-like environment where residents are truly known. Integrated Assisted Living & Memory Care Ability to support residents across changing care needs without requiring a disruptive move. Specialized dementia-trained team members who provide cueing, redirection, and personalized care strategies. Individualized Care Plans & Flexible Support Tailored care levels that adapt as residents’ needs change. Medication management, mobility assistance, personal care, and wellness monitoring delivered in a seamless, dignified approach. Life Enrichment Designed for Connection Daily activities offered within each cottage for easy accessibility and comfort. Programs focused on cognitive engagement, creativity, movement, and meaningful routine. Opportunities for small-group and one-on-one experiences. Chef-Prepared, Cottage-Served Dining Home-style meals prepared fresh daily. Family-style service in each cottage’s dining room to promote socialization and routine. Menus tailored to nutritional needs and resident preferences. Strong Healthcare Partnerships On-site collaboration with local physicians, therapy providers, home health, and hospice. Seamless support for families navigating changing needs. Secure & Supportive Memory Care Environment Cottage layout naturally supports predictability and reduces overstimulation. Thoughtful design elements to support orientation, safety, and independence. Cogir Hospitality Standards Backed by Cogir’s commitment to senior living excellence. Professional, compassionate team trained in hospitality, aging care, and relationship-centered service. 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