My father stayed at Brookdale Harbor Bay before he passed and there were several things we liked about the community. The executive director, Gaye, was amazing and her staff was well-trained. They had been there for years and they had a real team approach to my dad's care. The community was extremely clean and the other residents were nicely dressed and kept. It was just a nice memory care facility. They had activities posted every day. They had morning activities and several snacks throughout the day. They also had afternoon activities. The meals were prepared and nicely presented.
My dad, because he was so sick, did not participate in all of the activities but when I walked through the community, I could see the activities. They had sewing and quilting, painting, and singing so there were lots of fun things happening.
Brookdale Harbor Bay
Offers Memory Care
9 Reviews
9324 N. Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Call
(844) 325-8230
Reviews of Brookdale Harbor Bay
Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Harbor Bay
April 04, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
May 10, 2021
I visited this facility
We went to Brookdale Harbor Bay. It's specifically for memory care. We liked it very much. It's a smaller facility, and I think they only have less than 40 residents. The staff seemed very nice, very patient, and respectful to the residents. The executive director spent a lot of time with us and made sure all of our questions were answered. The apartments looked very nice, and all of the rooms looked out on courtyards rather than parking lots. For each one, whether it was a semi-private or whatever, they seemed to be roomy. They were not obviously very big, but enough so that a person could feel comfortable, not like they're stuck in a closet.
When we went, it was dinnertime, so most of the residents were in the dining room. We met the activities director, and she was leaving as we were touring, but I didn't really see any evidence of activities. We went to other facilities, and on those tours you could see artwork or potted plants, and some evidence of activities. I didn't see anything at Brookdale, so that was kind of like a big gap. They told me that there were lots of activities that they did for them, but I didn't see anything like that. That was kind of a big question mark for me.
The dining area was very nice, cheerful, and roomy. They were about to serve dinner when we walked through, and it smelled really good. It smelled like something that I wouldn't mind sitting down and eating myself, but we didn't get a chance to see the food. They had a huge screen TV on, and this was before everybody had their food yet. They were all seated at different tables, but then somebody came in and just shut the TV off. They were just sitting there like there wasn't anything for them to do except just wait for their food. Another thing that I was curious to see was how long they would be just sitting there without their food yet or not doing anything. That was kind of odd for my brother and myself, that they just shut off the TV.
November 20, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
When I walked in at Brookdale Harbor Bay, it was so cheerful. It's just a beautifully arranged home. I watched the residents there, looked at how they were dressed, how much the staff was spending time with them, and what the whole atmosphere of the place was like. I think it would suit my sister. Their amenities are nice. They do a lot of games, puzzles, art classes, and they have their own bus to take the residents on field trips. They have TV rooms, but it is not like in other places where all the residents in wheelchairs are parked in front of the TV. They have a lot of activities going on and they try to engage the residents in these activities.
July 14, 2015
I visited this facility
Brookdale Harbor Bay was willing to help, and the staff was very nice. They do shopping, bingo, crafts, and different kind of things to help with the memory care. The grounds were very nice, clean, and well-kept. The neighborhood was very nice too.
October 27, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My father-in-law did three weeks of respite care there at Clare Bridge at Shoreline View. However, there weren't a possibility of moving them to Medicaid and there wasn't an assisted living for my mother-in-law. However, I thought the facility was very lovely. It was very friendly and very nice. There was a lot of music that came in. The staff seemed very pleasant. I wish we could have kept them there, I really love that place.
June 19, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We’ve moved my aunt to Clare Bridge. I thought it had a better atmosphere. It’s a fairly small community. The staff seems very accommodating. She has been there about a week now. They have exercises that they do with folks that want to do them. I like the fact that it wasn’t too small. It didn’t appear so much like an institutional kind of place.
August 12, 2013
I visited this facility
Clare Bridge at Shoreline View was an older facility. It was a two or three story building. However, I was not super impressed with the staff.
July 11, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
this is the best of the best. my mom was there and she wasnt just a resident-she was part of their family as we were too. they have many activities going on and they treat everyone with the dignity they all deserve. my mom was there till the end with hospice care. the staff is so attached to everyone they grieve with the family. i cant say enough about what a wonderfull experience having mom here was.
September 29, 2011
I visited this facility
When I visited Clare Bridge, I was impressed by the appearance. It was clean and well kept. It was very warm and cozy as well. A wonderful place to be. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They helped me find my way and also gave me a short brief tour. All the residents seemed very happy and pleasant. There were many activities in place for the residents for entertainment. They also had a very relaxing courtyard to go do yoga or just to relax. The cafeteria was very open and casual. The food was well made, as if homemade. The whole building was very spacious and comfortable. I appreciated all the kind people around that made my visit more enjoyable. The staff made me as well as the residents feel very welcome and meaningful as well as brighten our day. They really put a lot of care into this facility and pride in making the safe and comfortable environment that they have here.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Harbor Bay
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Security Gate
- Spa
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 26
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 1912
About Brookdale Harbor Bay
At Brookdale Harbor Bay we know that memory losses due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are progressive and residents' needs are continually changing. That's why we provide balance in our residents' capabilities, personalities, and preferences to create daily routines that enhance their spirits and increase their sense of purpose. We believe the amount of satisfaction our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents receive from the tasks that fill their days goes a long way to maintaining their sense of purpose and overall satisfaction with life. An integral part of this is our promise to encourage each resident to find Daily Moments of Success. To help our residents achieve these moments, our associates receive the tools and training needed in such key areas as specialized dining and the ongoing monitoring of healthcare and behavioral needs, to name a few.
We provide Alzheimer's and dementia care residents with the lifestyle, housing, and services they need in comfortable surroundings combined with the amenities, programs, and care to help stimulate recognition, recall, and wellness in a safe environment. Through years of caring for individuals with dementia, our professional care staff has learned to create optimal surroundings and approaches to care. Familiar environments that our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives are recreated to help them feel reassured and comfortable. The Alzheimer's and dementia care programs at Brookdale Harbor Bay are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
What Makes Us Special
Lovely views of Gig Harbor Bay - some of our suites have water views. High levels of nursing acuity, we will take behavior issues. Long term staff - ALL staff dementia trained, mental health trained, CPR, First Aid - not just nursing staff.
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