Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon

Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon, a Cascades Living Group memory care community, is located in a quaint residential neighborhood in Mount Vernon, Washington, the county seat of Skagit County, once named America’s top small city.

Featuring lovely landscaping and a true homelike environment, Ashley Gardens is a truly warm 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 in all aspects of care.

Respectful, Compassionate Memory Care

Specialized memory programming and support is provided by an experienced team trained to understand all stages of memory loss. Here, our number one goal is to help residents experience more meaningful moments and more fulfilling days at our Skagit County memory care community, Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon.

Memory Care

Specialized memory programming and support is provided by an experienced team trained to understand all stages of memory loss. Here, our number one goal is to help residents experience more meaningful moments and more fulfilling days at our Skagit County memory care community, Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon.

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Several years of best-practices research and consultations with families whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s and dementia went into creating memory care at Ashley Gardens and Mosaic, our exclusive Memory Care Program, that honors all the pieces that make up our residents’ lives and celebrates where they are on their journey.

Architecturally and operationally innovative, our Mount Vernon memory care community features four intimate neighborhoods, housed in two cottage-style communities. Each neighborhood has 10 residences and a comforting, design that’s easy to navigate for those living with memory loss.

Each neighborhood within Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon is small enough to ensure our care teams can really get to know — and bond with — residents. The unique design allows residents to move freely about but be close enough for staff to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our wellness and life enrichment teams work together to ensure dementia care residents stay connected and engaged, while enjoying a variety of programs specially designed to enhance life for those living with memory decline.

Respite Care

Respite care — or short-term stays — are designed for those caring for aging loved ones who may be going on vacation or who may simply need a temporary respite from the demands of caregiving.

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Caring for a loved one living with memory loss is hard. That’s why respite stays can be so important — for both caregivers and their loved ones. For caregivers, respite stays can prevent exhaustion and caregiver burn out. It benefits loved ones by providing them with variety, stimulation, and a welcome change of routine.

The right lifestyle? The right time?

Is there a right time for senior living? Sometimes it’s hard to know — and the right time is different for everyone. This short 5-minute discovery tool can help you get started.

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Cascade Living has partnered with Roobrik to help you learn more about options. Roobrik’s assessment tools help older adults and their families think through care and living decisions with compassion, insight, and personalized recommendations for next steps.

Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon … our difference.

Mosaic is our life-enriching memory support program and lifestyle for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We call our Memory Care Program, Mosaic because we believe that just like in a mosaic, there are many unique parts that make up every life. We respect and celebrate every part of a person’s life — even when some of the pieces may be fading due to memory loss.

Centered around Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to memory care, the team at Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon provides residents with a meaningful, purposeful lifestyle that is personalized to individual preferences, abilities, and needs.With a belief that memory care should celebrate every resident’s personal story, we build relationships rooted in authenticity, encouragement and compassion. Memory care residents at Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon are enabled and empowered because we draw on their distinct life experiences to find the most compassionate — and successful — way to support them. It’s all here.

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A Day in the Life.

Life at Ashley Gardens means living well each day, whatever individual abilities may be. Our Life Enrichment teams create daily opportunities to enhance physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being by creating memory care programs, activities and entertainment that brighten and enrich daily life.

Memory Care

Each morning residents are greeted by an associate who helps them start their days. It’s onto the kitchen where they can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast, served family style. After breakfast, residents can participate in a variety of carefully planned daily activities that are designed to encourage engagement and connection. Activities may include a country drive throughout the scenic Skagit Valley, a group puzzle event, cooking or baking demonstrations, an art project, a community movie or simply a relaxing afternoon nap. Lunch and dinner are also served daily where it’s common to see families sharing meals with their loved ones.

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Respite Care

Whether it’s for a few days or several weeks, respite care — or short-term stays — provide families with a glimpse of what our memory care lifestyle is all about before making a commitment. It also affords caregivers the opportunity to take a vacation or to simply rest and recharge. Respite Care residents enjoy the same support and all the same community amenities, services, and programs as our full-time residents.

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What’s Near Our Senior Living Community in Mount Vernon, WA.

Whidbey Island

Puget Sound 

Tulip Town

15002 Bradshaw Rd,
Mt Vernon, WA 98273

Lincoln Theater

712 S 1st St,
Mt Vernon, WA 98273

 

Bakerview Park

3101 East Fir Street
Mount Vernon, WA

Littlefield Celtic Center

1124 Cleveland Ave,
Mt Vernon, WA 98273

 

Floor Plan

Size up your living space with a well-appointed residence. Each one is designed for safety in designs, to meet needs and budgets. No matter which memory care apartment best meets your family’s needs, there is a world of programs, services and 24/7 care outside each apartment door.

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What is the true cost of living at Ashley Gardens?

Monthly rent varies depending on the level of care and support required. When you factor in everything covered in our pricing and compare it to the cost of caring for a loved one with dementia or memory loss at home, you’ll discover the real value of a memory care community and find a cost-effective option that’s designed to enhance life — yours and theirs.

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Meet our team.

The team at Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon is warm, friendly and extremely passionate about taking care of people living with memory challenges. Each associate has an amazing, caring personality and that special something that makes them both dedicated and very knowledgeable about dementia and dementia care. Improving the lives of residents (while providing peace of mind for families) each moment of every day is our team’s priority — and privilege.

Care Team

Melissa Jans

Caregiver

Melissa’s interest in senior living started with the close relationship she enjoyed with her grandmother. As a caregiver she says the best part of her job is building bonds with residents (and their families) and believes there no more rewarding job.

Emily Counter

Memory Care Associate

Interacting with residents … seeing them happy and smiling makes every day brighter for Emily who says she loves working in memory care at Ashley Gardens and can’t imagine doing anywhere else.

Jocylenne Vail

Lead Care Associate

Jocylenne believes she is doing something that matters — and our residents say it shows in how she enriches everyday life in our community’s culture with kindness, empathy, and respect.

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Office Team

Carla Hancock

Executive Director

Carla possesses a love and deep understanding of memory care and uses innovative ways to communicate and understand residents living with dementia. Her passion includes teaching others how to partner with those with dementia to develop a trusting and enriching relationship.

Hannah Lemieux

Business Office Manager

While Hannah has years of experience working “behind the scenes” in office-related positions, her infectious smile and compassionate heart brighten the days of residents and team members alike!

Vanessa Vallejo

Community Relations Director

Vanessa began her career as a certified nursing assistant. Her determination, experience and people skills led her to her current position, where she’s passionate about growing and evolving right along with the residents.

Jaime Rolon

Life Enrichment Director

From caregiver to med tech to director, Jaime has over 10 years of experience working with seniors. In this current role, Jaime develops meaningful programming for residents that’s as fulfilling as it is fun.

Raquel Pedraza

Dietary Manager 

Raquel serves up delicious food to residents every day. Her experience in restaurant kitchens has helped her thrive in her role, but what drives her most: making residents happy.

Angel Cortazar

Maintenance Director

For nearly 20 years, Angel has kept the building crisp and clean. He comes to work each day with a goal of providing a pleasant atmosphere that makes our residents feel at home.

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Our Health and Safety Promise

Protecting our residents and team is a priority.
Here’s how we do it.

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