Finding the right memory care community for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia often comes down to one question: will they actually know my loved one here? At Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey, the answer begins with our small cottage design. The cottage model creates a close-knit setting where familiar surroundings develop quickly, personalized support is consistent and residents become part of a community small enough to feel like a home.
Private and shared suites are arranged to encourage a sense of place, while inviting common areas bring residents together naturally for meals, activities and conversation. Outside, a secure courtyard, covered porches and expansive green spaces give residents and families room to spend time together for barbecues, seasonal celebrations or a quiet afternoon in peaceful surroundings.
What sets Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey apart starts with the team. Leadership here is clinically grounded and hands-on. Long-tenured staff, some of whom have been part of this community since 2018, have built the kind of relationships with residents and families that only come from years of showing up consistently.
Holly Carr
Community Relations Director
(253) 533-0022
For older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory-related conditions, the right environment makes a real difference. Memory care at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey is built around structured routines, familiar faces and secure spaces designed to reduce confusion and create calm.
Respite care at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey 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 outdoor spaces at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey are among the most appreciated features of daily life here. The secure courtyard and covered porches open onto expansive green space with room to enjoy fresh air, outdoor games and the kind of unhurried time outside that memory care residents benefit from without the anxiety that may come with less secure environments. Families gather here for visits and seasonal celebrations and residents spend time with neighbors. Inside, comfortable gathering spaces invite conversation and give the day its natural shape.
The activity calendar at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey is built around engagement that meets residents where they are. Weekly live music, crafts, games, pet therapy, social gatherings and seasonal celebrations offer ways to participate that don’t require explanation or effort to enjoy. One tradition that stands above the rest is the annual summer celebration featuring an Elvis tribute. This has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for residents and families alike.
Family-style dining is one of the defining features of daily life at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey. Residents gather around the table three times each day for nutritious, home-style meals in a setting that encourages conversation and engagement. Snacks and hydration support are available throughout the day.
Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey has developed a reputation for something specific: caring for individuals living with more advanced stages of dementia, including those whose care needs have made finding the right community more challenging. Where other placements have been unsuccessful or residents have spent extended time in hospital settings without a suitable community to move to, Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey has consistently been able to step in, create genuine connection and help residents not just settle in but thrive. Aging in place is a core part of how the community operates. Residents can remain at Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey throughout the progression of their dementia – receiving care that evolves alongside their needs without requiring a move to a different setting. Beyond that stability is a team that has been here for years, including the Executive Director, the Director of Care and numerous kitchen and care staff.
Healthcare partners include Providence St. Peter Hospital, Capital Medical Center, traveling primary care providers, physical therapy, podiatry, dental and vision services, hospice partnerships and pharmacy delivery. This broad network means that most care needs can be met without disrupting the familiarity of the community.
Memory care is a specialized form of senior living designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care communities provide structured support, specially trained caregivers and secure environments focused on safety, comfort and quality of life.
Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care within a small-house, cottage-style memory care community. Unlike larger institutional settings, our cottages are designed to feel familiar, comfortable and easy to navigate. Family-style dining, shared living spaces and consistent daily routines help foster meaningful relationships, individualized support and daily opportunities for connection and engagement.
Yes. Individuals moving into Vineyard Park Cottages Lacey must have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia to help ensure our specialized environment and services are appropriate for their needs.
Memory care services are tailored to each person’s cognitive, emotional and physical needs. Support may include assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, mobility support, personal care and ongoing wellness monitoring. Care plans are regularly reviewed and adjusted as needs change to ensure appropriate support is provided.
Yes. Dementia-trained caregivers and support staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide supervision, assistance and responsive support whenever needed.
Our team has extensive experience caring for individuals whose needs have become more complex due to advanced dementia or behavioral challenges. Community leadership includes a nurse with experience spanning direct care, nursing leadership and executive leadership roles in senior living. This clinical expertise helps ensure thoughtful, individualized support while maintaining dignity and quality of life. Many families have successfully transitioned loved ones to our community after recognizing the need for a higher level of specialized memory care.
8570 Martin Way E.
Lacey, WA 98516
Phone: (360) 489-1128
Jim Severa
Regional Director of Operations
Phone: (253) 533-0022
Holly Carr
Community Relations Director
