When someone you love is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, choosing memory care is about finding a place where they feel comfortable, supported and known. At Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville, specialized memory care and respite care are provided in a warm, welcoming setting where long-tenured caregivers, personalized support and meaningful relationships help residents feel at home from the moment they arrive.
The community’s intimate cottage-style setting encourages connection through inviting shared spaces, cozy fireplaces and a spacious courtyard where residents can enjoy fresh air, spend time with family or simply relax outdoors. Private and shared suites offer comfortable accommodations, while familiar daily routines and thoughtfully planned activities help create a reassuring rhythm that supports residents living with memory loss.
Families often tell us what stands out most isn’t just the beautiful surroundings, but also the people. They’re greeted by smiling residents and friendly team members who take the time to know every individual in their care.
Tracy Morcom
Community Relations Director
(425) 275-6995
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 Marysville is built around structured routines, familiar faces and secure spaces designed to reduce confusion and create calm.
Respite care at Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville 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 courtyard at Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville is the kind of outdoor space that changes how a community feels from the inside. Large, carefully maintained and inviting, it draws residents out naturally and gives families a beautiful place where they can visit with their loved one. Inside, the fireplaces anchor the shared living spaces and create a homey atmosphere. Three meals are served daily alongside snacks and refreshments available throughout the day, which creates a steady, familiar cadence that memory care residents orient around.
The activity programming at Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville encourages participation and enjoyment. Live music reaches residents across different stages of cognitive change in ways that more structured activities sometimes can’t. Bingo provides a combination of gentle engagement and social interaction. Read alouds create moments of focused shared attention that residents and staff often describe as among the most connective parts of the day.
The dining program at Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville has developed around the specific comfort that familiar food provides in memory care. Lasagna, pulled pork sandwiches and a pancakes-and-bacon breakfast have become the meals residents look forward to most. These types of dishes trigger recognition, appetite and the particular comfort of eating something that feels known. Three meals daily plus snacks and refreshments throughout the day ensure that hunger is never something residents have to think about for long.
The depth of experience on the leadership team at Vineyard Park Cottages Marysville is significant. One of our nurses has more than 30 years of experience advocating for older adults, the Resident Care Coordinator has worked here for seven years and the Business Office Manager has been part of the community for eight years. The Executive Director comes to memory care leadership after eight years working in funeral services, helping families navigate loss and uncertainty at the hardest moments of their lives. Our team’s experience and longevity is the foundation of every trusting relationship this community has built with its residents.
On-site primary care is provided through Novari Primary Care, with a physician visiting monthly, mental health services available when recommended and telemedicine for acute medical needs. Providence Hospital in Everett is nearby for anything requiring additional support.
The cottages are designed to feel more like a home than a traditional care environment. Daily life revolves around shared meals, conversation, activities and meaningful interaction. The smaller setting makes it easier to build relationships and helps create a familiar routine that many individuals living with dementia find reassuring.
Large environments can sometimes feel overwhelming for individuals experiencing cognitive changes. Smaller households create opportunities for more personalized attention, greater consistency and stronger relationships with caregivers. Many families appreciate knowing their loved one is part of a close-knit community where they are genuinely known.
Yes. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is required to ensure the community is an appropriate fit and that specialized memory care services can be provided.
Care plans are personalized based on each person’s unique cognitive, emotional and physical needs. Support may include medication management, assistance with daily routines, mobility assistance, wellness monitoring and ongoing coordination with healthcare providers.
The cottages feature secure outdoor areas, monitored access points and dementia-friendly design elements that help support safety while maintaining a comfortable living environment. Around-the-clock staffing provides additional oversight and support.
1216 Grove Street
Marysville, WA 98270
Phone: (360) 322-7561
Kelli Ember
Executive Director
Phone: (425) 275-6995
Tracy Morcom
Community Relations Director
