Gig Harbor Memory Care

3amigas

I am the responsible party for a friend with advanced dementia who has resided at Olympic for over 3 years. I live at a considerable distance, but my friend is visited about twice a month by others in her friendship network, who give me feedback. While there has been some variability in care and staff satisfaction, usually correlated with who was in leadership at the time, there have been no times in which I was concerned that my friend was being neglected. I call in at various times, including weekends, to check in on my friend and the staff are informed and concerned.. I am impressed that the staff treat the residents as individuals. They use redirection and other techniques to soothe residents and deescalate problem behaviors. This facility has somewhat more limited services than others that are 100% private pay. Given the resources available, I am very satisfied. My friend receives kind and appropriate care from the staff, her medical needs are identified and addressed promptly, the facility is clean and odor free, and the staff maintain an emotionally positive atmosphere.. I am relieved and grateful that my friend, who is now on Apple Health (Medicaid) is here as opposed to some other similarly funded facilities.

Heather584581

Everybody at Olympic was very polite and personable. The rooms were all shared and clean. The food was pretty decent, and the dining area was clean. They keep a full staff on at all times and have a lot of staff per patient who seemed to care, so I really liked it. They seemed to be able to keep the residents busy with puzzles and reading, and trip services, too. This is where we ended up placing my husband’s mom. They can improve by bathing the residents more often. Their security is good and locked.

SgtB.

OAR is an attractive facility with the worst care towards the elderly I have ever seen. My mom has bit off her teeth and is in pain. OAR caused her to not walk, talk, and did not notify family members. I have called 911 twice upon my arrival. OAR would not call for an emergency because they do not want to explain inflicted injuries by staff and lack of. She drinks a corn filler and does not ride the bus or partake in any activities. Her worst fear is living here. I will review each visit. OAR is only staffed mon though Friday so they can be inspected and attract new leases.

Mr789

This facility is always understaffed leading to the entire building smelling like pee and the residents are left dirty for hours. Residents are left unsupervised on many occasion due to this understaffing issue. Not many activities are scheduled specially for those with advanced symptoms. Keep your eyes open when you tour and make a sound judgement when placing a family member here.

Barbstitch

My Mom in Law was at the point where she needed 24 hour care because she has this awful disease. We looked at many different facilities. Once we moved her into the facility, she has had extra-ordinary care by some of the most patient and caring people! They take such good care of each of the residents, even though some cannot speak of their needs. We were so lucky to find this place for Mom! Our family recommends this residence. The staff is responsive to her needs and keeps us informed. The staff are all so good with all the residents, helping them move through their days with patience and smiles.

Razzle08

The staff at OAR have a heart for the residents living at OAR and it shows in their care. On my visits (3-4 times per week) I would always see staff interacting with the residents in positive healthy ways. The support from the Executive Director and administration staff was phenomenal. OAR uses a team approach in generating the care plans for the residents which results in a comprehensive, individual specifically tailored plan. The care staff kept us informed on any health issues or changes, they had developed a healthy bond with my uncle and were completely professional while delivering compassionate care. For example, the staff learned trigger points for my uncle and would engage in redirection at first sign of agitation/anxiety/depression to prevent escalation of these emotions. The environment was home like and with only 20 residents per community, it did not feel like an institution. There are lots of activities that the residents can choose to participate in, as no one if forced. The food is fantastic and at every meal the residents can choose what they want to eat. I would highly recommend OAR!

Janu14

My family member lived at Olympic Alzheimer's Residence for nearly eight years. When I had concerns they were promptly addressed. Staff promptly called with concerns such as illness. My loved one was well cared for and it gave our family comfort to know she was in a secure place. I preferred the smaller "wing" communities over another facility we tried that was open to all residents all the time. I can reccomend OAR because our experience was a positive one.

e. stone

My friend was in an assisted living but it was no longer working for her to live there. I found Olympic Alzheimer's and now she now living there there. She has had some difficulty adjusting to the change but the facility is providing good care. I have been about 85% satisfied with this facility. They are very good at calling whenever there is an incidence, such as falling or being sick. The staff really seems to care about the people. The facility is very clean. My friend always looks nice The facility sends out a monthly newsletter with a calender of everything going on each day and many of the activities friends and family can participate in. I am very satisfied with Olympic Alzheimer's and the care they provide.

Burned in Gig Harbor

I would NOT recommend this facility. It is NOT secure as the gates don't have locks which is unheard of for an Alzheimer's facility. The director of this facility was difficult to work with and apparently even more problematic for the staff as there is a high turn over rate. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. We learned a hard lesson but now know what to look for in selecting a facility. We wouldn't want anyone to experience the same horrific experience that we had with Olympic Alzheimer's Residence.

mjy222

My mom was first in a group home, then a nursing home and now she is in an alzheimer lockdown facility. I have been about 85% satisfied with this facility. They are very good at calling whenever there is an incidence, such as falling or being sick. The staff really seems to care about the people. Olympic alzheimers facility is very clean and professionally run. They have lots of events that include the family and send out a monthly newsletter with a calender of everything going on each day. It bothers me very much about my mom's condition, but I am glad that she is in a secure place. Before going to a facility I had her at my home for 3 years. Very stressful and not recommended by me to do this.