Pamela Ashman
Apr 2025
It was a difficult decision to uproot my 92 year old mom and move her to Washington from Louisiana to be close to me. When I first visited Aegis Redmond, I got a good feeling about it and looked no further, but still had doubts about whether I was making the right decision for her. My mother was initially at Aegis in the assisted living apartments. It was very comfortable and we were able to furnish her apartment with many of her own things, which she appreciated. Although she had early stages of dementia, she was able to get sufficient care in AL and was able to avoid a more restrictive setting. She eventually transitioned to Life’s Neighborhood, the memory care unit, as her condition progressed, but the transition was easier because of her familiarity with her environs and the staff, and they with her.<br><br>I cannot say enough good things about the care staff. The love, respect and kindness from the care staff was overwhelming. My mother was treated like family. My mother was always proud of her appearance and the staff always made sure she was neatly dressed with hair done, manicure, and lipstick on. The wonderful activity staff made sure there was something for everyone from walks outside and scenic bus rides, to and crafts, visiting musicians, and therapy dogs. The maintenance staff went above and beyond to assist with anything we needed, too, and the general manager was very accessible, as well as caring, and was always responsive to any concerns or new ideas.<br><br>Before my mother passed away, in her last days on hospice, many of the staff stopped by her room to pay their respects, to offer comfort and to share good memories of her. It truly was like a family. Looking back, I know I made the right decision for my mom.
