Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a memory care community located in Moses Lake, Washington, serving residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The community provides specialized care beyond traditional assisted living, with around-the-clock nursing support and personalized care plans tailored to each resident's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
The center's care approach incorporates residents' personal life stories and histories into daily routines, creating a familiar and comforting environment. Staff provide assistance with activities of daily living and specialized dementia care while encouraging independence and ensuring safety. Summer Wood is situated in serene surroundings about two hours from Seattle, with access to local attractions including Blue Heron Park, the Japanese Peace Garden, and PotHoles State Park.
Summer Wood features the Spark program, an award-winning, purpose-driven activity program inspired by Montessori methods and research by Dr. Cameron Camp. Spark focuses on engagement, social lifestyle, and inclusion, using proprietary assessment tools to identify residents' remaining skills and strengths. The program emphasizes meaningful roles within the community, procedural learning through repetition, and long-term project engagement to foster fulfillment and connection.
Accommodations include spacious private and companion suites filled with natural light, surrounded by beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces. The community offers hotel-inspired amenities, welcoming common areas, fine dining with nutritious meals throughout the day, and private dining areas available for family gatherings. The thoughtfully designed environment promotes relaxation and connection among residents.
The community serves residents from Moses Lake, Spokane, Pasco, Pullman, Kennewick, and surrounding areas in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Summer Wood's staff are specially trained in Alzheimer's and dementia care, and the center emphasizes a culture of dignity, patience, and compassionate, person-centered support.
