Cypress Gardens, a Vineyard Park community, has the kind of atmosphere that’s easy to settle into thanks to familiar faces, easy conversation and daily routines that feel comfortable rather than scheduled. It’s a community where neighbors gather to watch a football game, spend time on the patio or simply enjoy each other’s company over a meal.
Located in a quiet Bremerton neighborhood, Cypress Gardens puts you within easy reach of local parks, restaurants, shopping and waterfront destinations. Spend an afternoon exploring downtown Bremerton, browse the farmers market in Silverdale, take a stroll through Poulsbo or catch a movie with friends before coming back to a place that feels like home.
The team here works closely together and knows the people in their care – and the neighbors you’ll meet will make you feel welcome before long.
Christa Evans Community Relations Director 253-273-6942
Independent living at Cypress Gardens trades the obligations of homeownership for more freedom and fewer responsibilities – chef-prepared meals, amenities that make every day special, a choice of daily activities and a building full of friendly neighbors. You gain a hassle-free lifestyle, more time and more connection.
Assisted living at Cypress Gardens offers customized daily support with medications, personal care and everyday routines – all seamlessly woven into community life. Care is built specifically around you instead of standard schedules, and provided by staff who know your preferences, routines and needs.
Cypress Gardens offers fully supported short-term respite stays for older adults recovering after a hospitalization, families who need temporary relief or older adults considering a longer-term move. During your stay you have full access to meals, activities and care services.
The Cypress Gardens Experience
Places to Gather
Some of the best moments at Cypress Gardens happen in the everyday spaces where people naturally come together. Bright, comfortable common areas invite conversation throughout the day. The dining room is a favorite place to catch up with friends over a meal. Outside, the courtyard and patio offer room to relax, fire up the barbecue or tend the raised garden beds, where you help decide what to grow each season. Even the community’s mature walnut tree has become a familiar gathering spot in its own right.
Dining and Celebration
Cypress Gardens doesn’t need a special occasion to bring people together, but it certainly knows how to mark one. Weekly happy hours with mocktails, monthly birthday celebrations and football game nights give the calendar plenty of energy. Taco bars, baked potato bars and holiday meals are regular favorites, creating the kind of easy, unhurried time around the table that residents look forward to.
Community Connection
Bremerton and the surrounding Kitsap Peninsula offer plenty worth exploring, and regular outings make the most of it. Ice cream at CJ’s after an afternoon at Evergreen Rotary Park, a visit to the Silverdale Farmers Market, a walk along the waterfront – these are the kinds of days that don’t require much planning to be worth remembering. Families visiting the area can also take in nearby attractions like the USS Turner Joy, the Naval Undersea Museum and downtown Bremerton’s ferry terminal. During the holidays, scenic light tours have become a tradition of their own.
Care You Can Count On
Families consistently mention the team at Cypress Gardens as one of the things that stands out most. Experienced, compassionate and genuinely collaborative, they take time to know each resident and provide support that’s both personal and consistent. Trusted healthcare resources are close by as well with CHI’s emergency clinic on Kitsap Way, St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale and nearby post-acute care services. Regular visiting podiatry and dental providers mean you can get the care you need without leaving the community.
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FAQs
What levels of care are available?
Cypress Gardens offers independent and assisted living for older adults. Support levels are personalized and can adjust over time as residents’ needs evolve. Should memory care become a need, our next-door neighboring community – The Arbor – is an additional option to transition to experienced care for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
What is assisted living or supervisory care?
Assisted living at Cypress Gardens supports seniors who value independence but benefit from personalized daily assistance, wellness support and access to care services.
What if I need additional personal care?
Care plans can be customized to include support with dressing, bathing, medication management, mobility, housekeeping, wellness monitoring and more.
Can couples with different care needs remain together?
Yes. Through our Stay Together program, qualifying couples may continue living together even if one partner begins needing additional daily support. The program is designed to help spouses and companions remain close, maintain familiar routines and continue sharing meaningful time together while each person receives the individualized care they need. If one partner’s needs progress to memory care, our team will navigate that conversation carefully and with as much time and support as possible.
What types of apartments are available?
Cypress Gardens offers primarily studio living with a private bathroom, with some apartments appointed with kitchenettes.
Do you offer transportation services?
Yes. Scheduled transportation is available for appointments, errands, outings and other community activities. We have our own shuttle transport and arrange transportation through services such as Kitsap Transit or Cabulance.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. Vineyard Park communities participate in Washington State Medicaid programs for qualifying individuals. Eligibility requirements and available accommodations vary by community, and our team is happy to explain the application process, answer questions about coverage and help families understand the available options.