The Cottages Of Edgewood - Carepartners is a specialized memory-care community located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, dedicated to serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The community is designed with a cottage-style layout, typically consisting of small, home-like residences that encourage familiarity and comfort for residents. Each cottage generally accommodates a limited number of residents, allowing for more personalized care and fostering a sense of close-knit community.
In addition to its focus on memory care, the facility offers on-site podiatry services to address residents’ specialized foot care needs, contributing to overall mobility and comfort. The staff is trained to provide comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and mobility. Care plans are often individualized to meet each resident’s unique needs, and the environment is structured to minimize confusion and promote safety for those living with memory impairment.
Amenities at The Cottages Of Edgewood typically include secure outdoor walking paths, landscaped gardens, and common areas designed for socialization and relaxation. The cottages feature cozy living rooms, dining areas, and accessible bathrooms. Rooms may be private or semi-private, with basic furnishings provided and options for residents to personalize their spaces with familiar items from home.
The community offers a variety of daily activities tailored to engage memory care residents, such as music therapy, arts and crafts, gardening, group exercise, and reminiscence sessions. These programs are intended to support cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and social interaction. Staff members encourage participation in these activities, adapting them as needed to match residents’ abilities and interests.
Despite these features, resident and family reviews have reported significant dissatisfaction with care quality at this location. Common concerns include a consistent lack of attention to basic hygiene, such as tooth brushing, face washing, and grooming, as well as infrequent showers. Food service is another area of concern, with reports indicating that residents may miss meals and are sometimes given inadequate snacks in place of full meals. Additional complaints involve the alleged theft of personal belongings by caregivers, poor communication with families, and a lack of timely or honest responses from management. These reported issues have led many reviewers to express that the facility does not adequately support resident dignity, safety, or wellbeing.
Costs at this community start at $6,518 and range up to $6,518. The average price in the community is $6,518, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,462. 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.
