Brookdale Harbor Bay is a memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. This facility specializes in providing care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The staff at Brookdale Harbor Bay deliver personalized assistance to residents, focusing on their safety, comfort, and daily well-being. The community is designed to promote a homelike environment with individualized care plans that cater to the unique needs of each resident. Residents have access to a range of amenities, including spacious, well-lit dining areas, organized social and recreational activities, transportation services, and a secure, well-maintained setting.
Medical support at Brookdale Harbor Bay includes specialized care for residents with diabetes. The staff manage medication administration and monitor health status, working with physicians and family members to support diabetes management as part of the personalized care plan. Assistance with monitoring blood glucose levels and following dietary guidelines is available to help ensure stable health outcomes for diabetic residents.
In addition, podiatry and dental care needs are addressed through access to visiting medical professionals. Scheduled visits from podiatrists and dentists provide residents with routine foot care and oral health services, reducing the need for off-site appointments, and helping to maintain overall health.
Brookdale Harbor Bay offers full assistance with essential activities of daily living. This support includes comprehensive help with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Staff are available at all hours to offer hands-on care tailored to individual needs, promoting dignity and comfort for every resident.
Family and resident reviews highlight the community's caring and attentive staff, noting that employees develop close relationships with those they serve. The camaraderie and professionalism of the staff, along with the clean and cheerful environment, are frequently praised. There is a variety of structured and engaging activities—such as crafts, music sessions, group games, exercise, and memory-enhancing programs—to foster engagement and social connection. While occasional lapses in observable activities have been noted, the general feedback emphasizes a strong sense of community and individualized attention, resulting in overall positive experiences for residents and their loved ones. As of June 2024, service provision and operations at Brookdale Harbor Bay remain stable, with no major changes reported.
Costs at this community start at $6,160 and range up to $7,880. The average price in the community is $7,020, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,364. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
