Ponderosa Trails is an assisted-living facility located in Sammamish, Washington. This community provides a variety of facilities and services designed to support residents in their daily lives, focusing on both health and social engagement. The community is structured to provide a comfortable and homelike environment, with care and amenities tailored to meet the needs of older adults requiring assistance with daily activities while striving to maintain their independence.
Residents at Ponderosa Trails have access to diverse care services including diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and memory care. The facility supports a secured community environment, which is essential for residents needing memory care. Professional nursing staff are present to ensure medical support is readily available, and services such as medication management help in maintaining residents' health. Dental care, hearing care, and podiatry services are accessible, contributing to comprehensive health care coverage for residents. The facility also offers a barber/beauty salon, adding to the convenience and lifestyle options for residents. Language support in English and French is available, enhancing communication between staff and residents.
Ponderosa Trails provides transportation services at a cost for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service can be employed for attending medical appointments, ensuring residents maintain their health care routines. It also supports social and personal errands outside the facility, contributing to the residents' ability to interact with the larger community while assisting family members who may not be able to provide transportation themselves.
The reviews of Ponderosa Trails present mixed feedback. Some positive aspects highlighted by residents and families include a generally high quality of care, cleanliness, and a comfortable, homelike setting with good meal services. However, there are notable concerns regarding the style of management by the owner, who is described unfavorably by some as having a challenging management approach. This, combined with high staff turnover and a lack of planned activities, suggests areas where the facility may face challenges in meeting the expectations of residents and their families. The critiques point to a need for improvement in management practices and the provision of a more responsive administrative environment.
Costs at this community start at $7,317 and range up to $7,433. The average price in the community is $7,375, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,509. The cost of assisted living 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.
