My mother lives in Quail Park West Seattle, along with her little dog.
The care staff are kind and helpful, led by Brian, who seems on top of everything all the time. He is practical and realistic.
The food is excellent and the Chef Mandy is thoughtful. (Mom is vegetarian.) Family members are welcome to join for meals (with a little notice appreciated).
The facility is an intimate space, human scale. That is so important for the all-memory care residents. They can find and access their apartments and the common spaces independently.
Quail Park is a secure place, but in an understated way that mostly flies under the residents' radar.
The activities schedule is fun and mixes low-key with bigger events. Family members are welcome to join the visits from Henry the Therapy Dog, or the Drumming Circle, or whatever. Each week has an outing or two outside Quail Park, too. Tina, the Activities Director, rocks!
Thoughtful touches are everywhere at Quail Park, including small things like closet lights that turn on automatically when you walk in.
A key item for my mom, is that she has her own room and has her own mini-split, so her room is at her preferred temperature. And, because she has her own room, her small dog has been able to join her.
The leadership staff are a pleasure to work with, helpful with information and problem-solving. Here's a shout out to Michael, Elizabeth, and Doug!
Overall, despite some minor hiccups that all new facilities have, Quail Park has been a blessing for my family and for my mom. I visit almost daily, and I have grown fond of the other residents, also. They are a friendly, enjoyable group.
And now Ro-Ro the Husky has joined the family. Everyone's dog.
Dementia runs on one side of my family, so we have had close contact with a variety of memory care options, over many years. I have never experienced a facility that "ticks all the boxes" like Quail Park does. Is it perfect? - Of course not. Is it the best I've ever experienced? - Absolutely yes.