Memory loss changes how a person experiences the world, but it doesn’t change who they are or what makes life meaningful. At The Arbor, a Vineyard Park community, our approach centers on preserving familiar routines, encouraging meaningful engagement and taking the time to know each resident as an individual. It’s a personalized approach to memory care that supports both residents and the people who love them. Private and shared accommodations give families flexibility, while bright gathering spaces and an open-concept lobby create natural places for residents, families and visitors to spend time together throughout the day. The design keeps residents connected to community life rather than retreating from it.
Located in Bremerton, The Arbor sits close to the healthcare resources of the Kitsap Peninsula, with St. Michael Medical Center and Franciscan Urgent Care both nearby. Families tell us what stands out most is the team and their responsiveness, the relationships they build with residents over time and the communication that keeps families informed without having to ask for it.
Christa Evans
Community Relations Director
(253) 273-6942
For older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory-related conditions, the right environment makes a real difference. Memory care at The Arbor is built around structured routines, familiar faces and secure spaces designed to reduce confusion and create calm.
Respite care at The Arbor offers fully supported short-term 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 open-concept lobby at The Arbor keeps residents part of daily life rather than on the edges of it. Bright and welcoming, it draws people in and gives them somewhere comfortable to land, whether that’s a conversation with a neighbor, a visit with family or a quiet hour watching the day move by. Outside, the landscaped courtyard offers a peaceful change of setting. Comfortable seating throughout the space gives residents and families room to linger through the seasons without needing a reason to stay.
Weekly karaoke is one of those programming choices that sounds simple and turns out to matter more than expected. In memory care, active participation, like singing, performing and responding to an audience, reaches residents differently than passive entertainment does. The energy it creates in a room carries throughout the rest of the day. Pet visits and gardening club round out a calendar built around engagement that feels approachable rather than effortful. Outings to local theaters and museums give residents regular opportunities to stay connected to interests and experiences that have been part of their lives long before memory loss entered the picture.
Three freshly prepared meals are served each day, with snacks and beverages available in between. Shared mealtimes are familiar, social and grounding in the way that regular routines tend to be in memory care. When the weather’s nice, outdoor dining and community barbecues move the experience into the courtyard. Bringing residents and families together has become one of the highlights of the warmer months.
The care team at The Arbor is known for two things that matter most in memory care: taking time to know each resident as an individual and staying responsive as needs change. Those aren’t separate qualities – the first is what makes the second possible. Staff who know a resident well enough to recognize subtle shifts can respond before they become larger concerns. On-site healthcare partnerships with visiting primary care physicians, psychiatrists, podiatrists and dental professionals mean many services come to residents rather than requiring a trip outside the community. St. Michael Medical Center and Franciscan Urgent Care are both nearby in Bremerton for anything requiring additional support.
Memory care provides specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in a safe, structured environment designed to encourage familiarity, comfort, routine and quality of life.
The Arbor offers specialized memory care private room and shared occupancy accommodations designed to provide comfort, safety and familiarity for residents living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related disease.
Yes. Spiritual opportunities and faith-based services are available for residents who wish to participate, helping residents maintain important traditions, reflection and spiritual connection.
Yes. Residents have access to salon and grooming services for comfort, personal care and support with daily routines.
Residents enjoy three prepared meals each day, with snacks and beverages available between meals to help support healthy routines, hydration and daily comfort.
Yes. Caregivers are available around the clock to provide supervision, support and emergency response in a secure memory care setting.
3510 9th Street
Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone: (360) 525-9000
Sidney Shinners
Regional Director of Operations
Phone: (253) 273-6942
Christa Evans
Community Relations Director
