Located on the westernmost tip of the Puget Sound with views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier in the distance, many say weโre in what might just be the perfect place for senior living in Shelton, Washington.ย
Alpine Way is tucked in a parklike setting amid tall, lush evergreen trees, where life is the very definition of the easy Pacific Northwest vibe.ย
A range of senior lifestyles are available, so if more support is ever needed, thereโs no need to move to another senior living community. And in the event a spouse or partner needs different care, itโs right here, keeping couples close.
Retirement Living
Quite simply, life is easier at Alpine Way โ and a lot more fun. In our Shelton, Washington, senior living community, find a lifestyle designed for comfort and well-being. We take care of maintenance, cleaning, meals, yardwork and repairs so you can enjoy a new retirement living experience.
Here your daily life is yours to create. We help expand the options by offering an independent lifestyle that provides a laid-back Pacific Northwest vibe complete with a beautiful parklike setting amid tall evergreens, spacious apartments, an array of convenient amenities, diverse programs, delicious dining, and a host of helpful services provided by a team dedicated to making the retirement experience special.
Discover worry-free living that inspires new activities, new opportunities, new purpose and new thinking. So go ahead and take up a new hobby. Make new friends. Enjoy regular happy hours. Get fit by trying a new exercise routine in our fitness center. Learn something new at one of our many resident-led educational programs. Stroll around our beautiful campus. Or take a drive (weโll even do the driving) along Sheltonโs winding roads and enjoy breathtaking scenery that includes harbor homes tucked along pristine shorelines and densely forested hillsides.
And when a day of doing nothing at all is called for, thoughtfully designed senior apartments provides the perfect backdrop for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Assisted Living
With more time, a little support and a lot of friendly encouragement, residents can live fully and happily while enjoying everything assisted living in Shelton (and a terrific location near Olympia and the pristine shoreline of the Puget Sound) has to offer.
Assisted living is the extra support that often means the difference between living and living well. From assistance with activities of daily living like dressing and grooming to gentle medication reminders, our caring, helpful staff works with each resident to create schedules based on individual preferences and needs.
Our dedicated care partners and senior wellness teams help residents discover (and celebrate) newfound independence. Couple that support and assistance with an active maintenance-free lifestyle and thereโs more time to form new friendships, uncover hidden talents and try new things like playing pinochle, joining our lunch bunch, competing in Wii sports or attending a church service. Thereโs more time to enjoy community entertainment โ like our lively birthday parties or fun bus trips. Take time to join a walking group and take in the beauty of our Shelton, Washington, location near Aberdeen, Union and Belfair. There are countless opportunities to take advantage of the social and wellness-focused lifestyle that comes with assisted living at Alpine Way.
And assisted living โ or supportive living, as we like to call it โ at Alpine Way is complemented by a comfortable, energetic environment, including spacious senior apartments that feature kitchenettes and full bathrooms.
Memory Care
Specialized memory care programming and support from an experienced team trained to understand the progressive stages of memory loss help residents experience purpose and contentment in a safe environment.
Several years of best-practices research and consultations with families whose lives have been touched by Alzheimerโs and dementia went into creating our memory care community and our exclusive dementia care program, Mosaic. While it is architecturally and operationally innovative, our community is also intimate, welcoming and easy to navigate. Common areas encourage interaction and engagement. Familiar, warm and homelike describe mealtimes in our memory care wing. Comfortable sitting areas offer opportunities to visit and relax. Apartments are spacious and feature private and shared options.
Our wellness and life-enrichment teams work together to ensure residents stay engaged while enjoying a variety of personalized activities and entertainment designed to enhance life for those living with memory loss.
Memory care at Alpine Way is a community where residents, family and care partners feel valued, purposeful and loved. Residents and their families are part of our family. They are embraced and involved in all decisions and all aspects of care. Our approach to memory care and dementia care is to get to know โ really know โ our residents. From their accomplishments and passions to their preferences and changing abilities, we take this knowledge to heart to create enriching programming and dedicated support that make each day brighter.
Respite Care
Respite care โ or short-term stays โ is a wonderful option for those caring for aging loved ones who may be going on vacation or who may simply need a temporary respite from caregiving.
The benefits of respite stays are many. For caregivers, respite stays can prevent exhaustion and caregiver burnout. Respite stays benefit loved ones by providing them with variety, stimulation and a welcome change of routine. Respite stays are also an option for anyone who could benefit from more recovery time after surgery or other medical procedures.
Alpine Way โฆ our difference.
Personalized experiences make all the difference at Alpine Way. From the perfect amount of cream in your daily coffee to your preferred midday mealtime, the team at our Shelton, WA, senior living community caters to you and your special preferences.
Alpine Way has it all. A comfortable feeling of home. A busy social calendar filled with fun activities and entertainment. Programs that encourage engagement. Amenities that add convenience to everyday life. Personalized care that sometimes means knowing a favorite TV show and other times means lending a hand with lifeโs daily tasks.
With a focus on preserving and enhancing independence, there is every opportunity to live well โ really well โ at Alpine Way. But sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. A greeting delivered with a smile. Listening with enthusiasm. Anticipating needs and responding appropriately. Celebrating individuality.
Itโs all here. But donโt take our word for itโฆ
Our family feels fortunate to have found Alpine Way community for our sisterโs memory care. They were a true lifesaver. Knowing I no longer had to worry about her daily care I could return to being her loving sister and advocate. The level of genuine caring is evident from top leadership staff down to the newest care assistants.ย Our family is so grateful for every one of you who cared for our sister.
โ Cyndi Booze, sister of resident
Amenities
Alpine Way is upscale, light, open and airy with cathedral ceilings in the dining rooms and lobby. Comfortable atrium-style alcoves are nestled throughout our hallways. Our senior living community features amenities and services that are designed with comfort, ease and convenience in mind no matter where you are in your senior living journey.
Life at Alpine Way means living well each day, whatever individual abilities may be. No matter the lifestyle, our life-enrichment teams create daily opportunities to enhance physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being by creating programs, activities and entertainment that enrich daily life.
Retirement Living
Choice is the name of the game at Alpine Way. Be as active (or as relaxed) as you wish. From trivia games to our popular bingo nights to pinochle tournaments and outdoor picnics, our independent residents enjoy a lifestyle they design. So go ahead โฆ meet new people, discover fun activities, entertain friends and family or do โฆ nothing at all!
Assisted living combines the comforts of a private apartment with a welcoming social lifestyle that fosters friendships. Each day offers countless ways to stimulate and engage minds and bodies in a safe, comforting and beautiful setting. Whether itโs an educational class, Wii bowling, game night or a community singalong, each day brings plenty of opportunities to laugh โ and engage! Itโs a supportive yet active lifestyle thatโs familiar, fulfilling โ and fun.
From accomplishments and passions to preferences and changing abilities, our Mosaic Memory Care Program celebrates the individuality of each resident by providing meaningful activities and enriching programming that brings joy and makes each day brighter. All programs are created by a team experienced in supporting and caring for those living with Alzheimerโs disease, dementia or other memory loss-related conditions.
Whether itโs for a few days or several weeks, respite care โ or short-term stays โ offers a taste of a senior lifestyle before making a commitment while affording caregivers the opportunity to take a vacation or to simply rest and recharge. Respite care residents enjoy the same support and community amenities, services and programs as our full-time residents.
Diningat Alpine Way.
A signature dining experience.
We place a great emphasis on food and creating memorable dining experiences. Expect fresh foods, seasonal menus and healthy options each day. Chef specials are always on the menu, as well as our EverDine a la carte menu that meets the discriminating tastes of our residents.
EverDineย is all about choice. Choice in what you eat, when you eat and where you eat. Family and invited guests are welcome to join anytime! And a friendly team of servers and staff is always on hand to help out.
Mealtimes at Alpine Way offer a wonderful opportunity to socialize and connect with new friends and are one of the most highly anticipated times of the day.
Mealtimes are extra special in memory care communities. Just like at home, residents gather around the table to revel in the joys of dining together and forging meaningful bonds while reminiscing and connecting with others. Freshly made breakfast, lunch and dinner selections are served family style from our open kitchen where residents can easily delight in the familiar sights, sounds and aromas of meal preparation.
Our respectful dining team provides support, companionship and assistance during meals as needed.
Whatโs Near Our Senior Living Community in Shelton, WA.
Hunter Farms
1921 W. State Route 106 Union, WA 98592
Kneeland Park
100 Turner Ave. Shelton, WA 98584
Oysterfest
250 W. Sanderson Way Shelton, WA 98584
Chapman Cove
2854 E. State Route 3 Shelton, WA 98584
Shelton Farmers Market
306 W. Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA 98584
Floor Plans
Size up your living space with a well-appointed studio or one- or two-bedroom apartment. Each one is designed for the way todayโs seniors want to live. All have kitchenettes, and some have patios. Ranging in sizes and designs, thereโs one perfect for every taste, need and budget. No matter which apartment or studio best meets your familyโs needs, a world of amenities and services, opportunities and excitement is just steps outside each apartment door.
Meals, check. Social life, check. Maintenance, housekeeping, check, check. Support if itโs needed, check. When you factor in everything covered in the pricing at our community and compare it to the cost of remaining at home, youโll discover the real value of senior living and find a cost-effective option thatโs designed to enhance life in every way.
Everyone at Alpine Way loves what they do โ and it shows. From our dining team to our care partners to our maintenance crew, our hands-on team enjoys a sense of real empowerment. They know the residents best, so the leadership team listens to and learns from them. While every associate is committed to resident comfort, safety, care and happiness, itโs this hands-on team that creates the genuine feeling of community โ and family โ found here. Itโs truly a community where everyone cares for and about one another โ and it all starts with our care associates. Get to know them.
Care Team
Carla Yates
Lead Caregiver
For 20 years, Carla has been bringing her philosophy to life: โIf I can make a resident smile by the end of the day, I know Iโve done my job.โ And sheโs done her job exceptionally well โฆ she was voted Best Local Caregiver of the Year for 2020.
Office Team
Trudy Hunter
Executive Director
Trudyโs priority is to further our person-centered approach to care. Her philosophy is twofold: respect everyone and believe there are always ways to improve quality of life and quality of care.
Cathy Kretzer
Life Enrichment Director
Cathy is an example that anyone who wants to succeed can. Sheโs worked in housekeeping and transportation. Now, she brings residents daily joy to residents in her current โ and favorite โ role.
Wendy Wincewicz, RN
Wellness Director
While waiting for a hospital job, Wendy went to a nursing home where she fell in love with senior care. Eventually, she went to a hospital setting but was drawn back to a job exclusively in senior care.
Cyndy Armitage
Director of Sales and Marketing
Cyndy has a 20-year background in sales and marketing. She has found a home at Alpine Way because she enjoys supporting seniors and their families as they navigate the senior living experience.
Brenda Lehman
Business Office Manager
Brenda keeps the Business Office running smoothly. She excels in maintaining all functions of a complex office while helping residents with any financial needs. She is always first in line to lend a helping hand and her enthusiasm makes her shine in the community.
Rod Davis
Plant Operations Director
Early in his life, Rod discovered he had an affinity for elders โ a passion that led him to Alpine Way where heโs kept the community in tip-top shape for well over a decade.
Donna Jorgensen
Dining Services Director
Donna has spent over 20 years in the food industry โ with many of them managing and serving seniorsโ nutritional needs. She truly enjoys her work and is excited to learn everyoneโs favorite foods while delighting and surprising residents.
Travis Wagner
Director of Environmental Services
Life has come full circle for Travis. As a kid, he tagged along with his dad who was a maintenance director at senior communities. Now, as one himself, he takes pride in delivering outstanding service.
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