Ray

Ray is a Resident at Easthaven Villa's Assisted Living Community. His wife, who is suffering from dementia, is a resident there too. Ray talks about his experience living at Easthaven, and Ray's daughter, Wendy, discusses the care that her parents receive.

Easthaven Villa is located on Cullens Road, a quiet, picturesque street that's just a turn off of SR 510/Yelm Highway. We have 52 assisted living studios and 4 one-bedroom assisted living apartments, all with their own, private entrance and patio. We also have a secure, 12-resident memory care neighborhood. The food our residents are served at Easthaven Villa is exceptional, and with specialties like Italian meatloaf and homemade snickerdoodle cookies, they look forward to every meal.


Drop in for a tour and a meal, and we'll answer all the questions you have. We know that choosing the right assisted living community is an important and sometimes difficult decision and we're here to help in any way we can.

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Memory Boosting Superfoods That Fight Alzheimer’s

In order to get enough of these brain boosters, you’ll want to make sure your loved one stocks up on these foods:

Vegetables, especially leafy greens like spinach, kale and turnip greens and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, have been strongly linked with lower levels of cognitive decline in older age, according to a study in the Annals of Neurology.

Salmon and other cold-water fish such as halibut, tuna, mackerel and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Other omega-3 sources include beans, some nuts, flax seeds and healthy oils like olive oil.

Berries and dark-skinned fruits are rich in antioxidants. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, some of the fruits that pack the most punch are blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, oranges, red grapes and cherries.

Coffee and chocolate are surprisingly good for you. Recent studies have shown that caffeine and coffee can be used as therapeutics against Alzheimer’s disease. The caffeine and antioxidants in these two tasty treats may help ward off age-related memory impairment, along with cinnamon, olive oil and curry.

Extra virgin olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthal that helps boost the production of key proteins and enzymes that help break down the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil is a heart-healthy oil that is free of cholesterol and trans-fats, and boosts ketones. Coconut oil has been shown to improve the body’s use of insulin, increase HDL (good cholesterol), boost thyroid function and acting as an antioxidant and natural antibiotic.

• Chelsia Hart - Alzheimer's.net

Assisted Living Overview

Filling a Void

Many families face the decision of what long-term care is appropriate and best for their loved ones. Until about 20 years ago, the only options were either a nursing home or to stay at home. The problem is that there is a lot of gray area between those two options. Not all individuals in need of long term care require the amount offered by nursing homes; meanwhile, not all families can offer the necessary care for their loved ones at home. Assisted Living communities fill the gap between these two options.

What is Assisted Living?

Assisted living is essentially a residential alternative to nursing home care. Assisted living is a long-term care option that combines housing, support services and health care, as needed. Assisted living is designed for individuals who require assistance with everyday activities such as meals, medication management or assistance, bathing, dressing and transportation. Some residents may have memory disorders including Alzheimer's, or they may need help with mobility, incontinence or other challenges. Residents are assessed upon move in, or any time there is a change in condition. The assessment is used to develop an individually tailored Service Plan. (alfa.org)

Growth of Assisted Living Industry

According to the National Investment Center Investment Guide 2010, there are 6,315 professionally managed assisted living communities nationwide with approximately 475,500 apartments. A relatively new concept twenty-five years ago, today assisted living is the most preferred and fastest growing long-term care option for seniors.

Cost Effective Alternative

One huge advantage to assisted living care, as opposed to nursing home care, is the cost. For example, in 2010, the national average for a monthly rental in an assisted living community was $3,326 per month. In comparison, the average rate of Nursing Care was $7,001 per month. (National Investment Center)

Our Communities

At Caring Places Management, our communities promote independence, choice, and dignity in a home-like setting, and offer assistance with only those things the resident needs. We want each resident to remain as independent and active as possible and to enjoy every day at our community.