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Assisted Living, Memory Care
171 Southwest 6th Avenue Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
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Discover HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, A Senior Living Community in Oak Harbor, WA



HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is a premier Memory Care and Assisted Living community in the Island County area that serves Oak Harbor, WA.
The area offers residents and visitors top attractions for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and history buffs. For unmatched natural beauty visit Deception Pass State Park, South Whidbey Island, or tour the San Juan Islands by plane. Stop at local wineries for a picturesque lunch. Tour the historic lighthouses and the Pacific Northwest Naval Air museum for a bit of history. There’s a lot to do and see in Oak Harbor and surrounding areas.
Assisted Living Oak Harbor, WA



HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor offers comfortable Assisted Living services, designed for residents who need some help with the Activities of Daily Living and want to lead an active and enriched life.
At HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, our Assisted Living residents love the comfortable living accommodations without the worry of shoveling snow, yard cleaning, and household chores. Here we do all that for you so you can live the life you want. Residents enjoy arts & crafts, bingo, baking, car shows, coloring day, happy hour, and more.
Memory Care Oak Harbor, WA



HomePlace offers Memory Care services for those living with Alzheimer’s’ and other memory loss conditions. Our community celebrates what is unique about our residents. Our community is a joyous one where we support residents’ abilities and interests. We constantly strive to help our residents live their lives to the fullest. All caregivers are professionally trained in working with residents in our community.
Residents of our Memory Care can take advantage of all the services and amenities that Oak Harbor offers. All classes and events are customized to those in memory care. Amenities are also available for residents living in memory care and are tailored to their unique needs.
Our Award-Winning SPARK® Program



The friendly and compassionate staff at HomePlace is proud to offer our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents our award-winning SPARK® program. Imagine a program specially designed for seniors that not only strives to help them reach their full potential but also provides an opportunity to spend their days with a sense of joyful purpose. Frontier Senior Living’s award-winning SPARK® program is exactly that!
SPARK® is a research-based program inspired by the teachings and research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron Camp, which focuses on giving residents meaningful ways to feel needed and be productive. We use tailor-fit assessment tools to evaluate each resident’s capabilities and strengths, so the program can best meet their specific needs.
The Four Pillars of the Frontier SPARK® Program
The effectiveness and success of our SPARK® program for Assisted Living & Memory Care Residents is based on 4 foundational pillars.
- Social: We ensure that each resident has a role in the community that allows them to interact with others.
- Skills Focused: Our Montessori Assessment Tool uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional evaluations.
- Procedural Memory: Skills can be learned and even improved through repetitive “procedural learning,” which allows residents to perform routine activities with less concerted effort.
- Progression & Goal Setting: Residents who work on projects or learn new things over a period of time with a set goal in mind feel more engaged and successful.
Inspiring contribution, productivity and engagement from all of our residents is our mission. Residents are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities based on their personal interests and abilities. We celebrate our seniors as the unique individuals that they are by providing them with both meaningful experiences and proven therapeutic techniques to help them retain their cognitive capabilities to the fullest extent possible.
If you would like to learn more about how your loved one can fill their days with meaning and purpose through our award-winning SPARK® program, we would love to speak with you more about it. You are cordially invited to visit our beautiful properties, take a tour and meet our friendly and compassionate staff of caregivers.
Health & Wellness Services



Whether your loved one requires some help with the activities of daily living (ADLs) or is living with the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, our dedicated staff takes great pride in delivering high-quality care that is compassionate, safe, and resident-centered. Our services are designed to meet our residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer enriching activities, exciting social programs, wellness classes, restaurant-quality meals, and more.
Before a resident moves into our property, customized assessments are completed so individual care plans can be created. These care plans are updated routinely or when a health condition arises. In addition to the Medical Director, our community is staffed by highly trained LPNs and HCAs who are hired not only for their professional skills but also for their compassionate and warm personalities.
Accommodations & Amenities



Our property features comfortable living and dining accommodations, a beautiful courtyard with a central gazebo, and flat walking areas. Upon moving into the community, pick the style of room that best suits the resident’s needs. Outside areas are beautifully landscaped. Activity rooms and living spaces are tastefully designed and set up to encourage conversation.
At Oak Harbor meal times are important. Gathering around the table is one of our most well attended events, it’s that delicious! The dining room is located in the center of the main common area for easy access. Our Executive Chef creates memorable meals three times a day, serving new and old favorites. Sit down to a beautifully prepared meal, and join friends and family for a lively dining experience. Our Chef and kitchen staff prepare homestyle cooking and accommodate vegetarian diets and other healthy eating choices.
At HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, all residents enjoy a diverse range of amenities designed to increase their sense of well-being, comfort, and fun! Take advantage of the spa and salon, housekeeping and linen services, library, scheduled transportation, barber shop, bistro, serene outdoor spaces, and more. Some of our popular amenities include:
- Gourmet Dining
- Scheduled Transportation
- Lounges
- Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping & Laundry Services
Explore our extensive list of amenities and experience a life that revolves around your happiness!
Top Reasons Families Choose HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor



At HomePlace, we offer the best in senior living, where comfort meets exceptional care, and the joy of living is celebrated daily. Learn more about the reasons why families choose us:
- Exciting on and off-site events, classes, and outings.
- Beautiful landscaping with serene water features and ponds.
- Memory Care community is specifically designed and focused on various levels of cognitive impairment.
- Licensed nurses are on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and all staff are trained in dementia and Alzheimer’s behaviors and care.
- Medication assistance and management.
- Help with bathing, dressing, as well as on-site spa and salon.
- Award-winning Spark Program with engaging, Montessori-inspired activities.
- Cooking classes, music and pet therapy, happy hours, arts and crafts, group exercise, and more.
- Five Star Quality Care!
If you want to learn more about HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor’s many services and amenities, we invite you to contact us to set up a tour and speak with our friendly staff.
HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor



HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor is a premier Memory Care and Assisted Living community in the Island County area that serves Oak Harbor, WA.
The area offers residents and visitors top attractions for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and history buffs. For unmatched natural beauty visit Deception Pass State Park, South Whidbey Island, or tour the San Juan Islands by plane. Stop at local wineries for a picturesque lunch. Tour the historic lighthouses and the Pacific Northwest Naval Air museum for a bit of history. There’s a lot to do and see in Oak Harbor and surrounding areas.



HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor offers comfortable Assisted Living services, designed for residents who need some help with the Activities of Daily Living and want to lead an active and enriched life.
At HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, our Assisted Living residents love the comfortable living accommodations without the worry of shoveling snow, yard cleaning, and household chores. Here we do all that for you so you can live the life you want. Residents enjoy arts & crafts, bingo, baking, car shows, coloring day, happy hour, and more.



HomePlace offers Memory Care services for those living with Alzheimer’s’ and other memory loss conditions. Our community celebrates what is unique about our residents. Our community is a joyous one where we support residents’ abilities and interests. We constantly strive to help our residents live their lives to the fullest. All caregivers are professionally trained in working with residents in our community.
Residents of our Memory Care can take advantage of all the services and amenities that Oak Harbor offers. All classes and events are customized to those in memory care. Amenities are also available for residents living in memory care and are tailored to their unique needs.



The friendly and compassionate staff at HomePlace is proud to offer our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents our award-winning SPARK® program. Imagine a program specially designed for seniors that not only strives to help them reach their full potential but also provides an opportunity to spend their days with a sense of joyful purpose. Frontier Senior Living’s award-winning SPARK® program is exactly that!
SPARK® is a research-based program inspired by the teachings and research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron Camp, which focuses on giving residents meaningful ways to feel needed and be productive. We use tailor-fit assessment tools to evaluate each resident’s capabilities and strengths, so the program can best meet their specific needs.
The Four Pillars of the Frontier SPARK® Program
The effectiveness and success of our SPARK® program for Assisted Living & Memory Care Residents is based on 4 foundational pillars.
- Social: We ensure that each resident has a role in the community that allows them to interact with others.
- Skills Focused: Our Montessori Assessment Tool uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional evaluations.
- Procedural Memory: Skills can be learned and even improved through repetitive “procedural learning,” which allows residents to perform routine activities with less concerted effort.
- Progression & Goal Setting: Residents who work on projects or learn new things over a period of time with a set goal in mind feel more engaged and successful.
Inspiring contribution, productivity and engagement from all of our residents is our mission. Residents are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities based on their personal interests and abilities. We celebrate our seniors as the unique individuals that they are by providing them with both meaningful experiences and proven therapeutic techniques to help them retain their cognitive capabilities to the fullest extent possible.
If you would like to learn more about how your loved one can fill their days with meaning and purpose through our award-winning SPARK® program, we would love to speak with you more about it. You are cordially invited to visit our beautiful properties, take a tour and meet our friendly and compassionate staff of caregivers.



Whether your loved one requires some help with the activities of daily living (ADLs) or is living with the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, our dedicated staff takes great pride in delivering high-quality care that is compassionate, safe, and resident-centered. Our services are designed to meet our residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer enriching activities, exciting social programs, wellness classes, restaurant-quality meals, and more.
Before a resident moves into our property, customized assessments are completed so individual care plans can be created. These care plans are updated routinely or when a health condition arises. In addition to the Medical Director, our community is staffed by highly trained LPNs and HCAs who are hired not only for their professional skills but also for their compassionate and warm personalities.



Our property features comfortable living and dining accommodations, a beautiful courtyard with a central gazebo, and flat walking areas. Upon moving into the community, pick the style of room that best suits the resident’s needs. Outside areas are beautifully landscaped. Activity rooms and living spaces are tastefully designed and set up to encourage conversation.
At Oak Harbor meal times are important. Gathering around the table is one of our most well attended events, it’s that delicious! The dining room is located in the center of the main common area for easy access. Our Executive Chef creates memorable meals three times a day, serving new and old favorites. Sit down to a beautifully prepared meal, and join friends and family for a lively dining experience. Our Chef and kitchen staff prepare homestyle cooking and accommodate vegetarian diets and other healthy eating choices.
At HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor, all residents enjoy a diverse range of amenities designed to increase their sense of well-being, comfort, and fun! Take advantage of the spa and salon, housekeeping and linen services, library, scheduled transportation, barber shop, bistro, serene outdoor spaces, and more. Some of our popular amenities include:
- Gourmet Dining
- Scheduled Transportation
- Lounges
- Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping & Laundry Services
Explore our extensive list of amenities and experience a life that revolves around your happiness!



At HomePlace, we offer the best in senior living, where comfort meets exceptional care, and the joy of living is celebrated daily. Learn more about the reasons why families choose us:
- Exciting on and off-site events, classes, and outings.
- Beautiful landscaping with serene water features and ponds.
- Memory Care community is specifically designed and focused on various levels of cognitive impairment.
- Licensed nurses are on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and all staff are trained in dementia and Alzheimer’s behaviors and care.
- Medication assistance and management.
- Help with bathing, dressing, as well as on-site spa and salon.
- Award-winning Spark Program with engaging, Montessori-inspired activities.
- Cooking classes, music and pet therapy, happy hours, arts and crafts, group exercise, and more.
- Five Star Quality Care!
If you want to learn more about HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor’s many services and amenities, we invite you to contact us to set up a tour and speak with our friendly staff.
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HomePlace Special Care at Oak Harbor
Awards & Recognition
Frontier’s Award-Winning SPARK™ Program
Imagine a program specially designed for seniors that not only strives to help them reach their full potential, but also provides an opportunity to spend their days with a sense of joyful purpose. SPARK™ places ultimate focus on supporting our residents’ ideas, choices, and independence. We empower residents to create a community that speaks to them. Our staff foster the natural spark within each individual by encouraging new idea and helping to make these ideas reality.
Everyday Thriving: A SPARK Lifestyle Inspired by Montessori Methods
Our award-winning, purpose-driven program for seniors. Inspired by Montessori Methods, SPARK™ focuses on engagement, social lifestyle and inclusion within the community at large.
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- Based on science and research
- Based on rehabilitation techniques
- Keeps seniors socially engaged in a meaningful way
- Aims at increasing engagement and skills as we age
- Uses proprietary assessment tools that go beyond traditional methods

The effectiveness and success of our SPARK™ program for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents is based on these 4 foundational pillars:
SOCIAL ROLES
Everyone has a desire to be useful, so we ensure that each resident has a role in the community. Working the front desk or serving neighbors are examples of meaningful tasks that empower and connect residents.
SKILLS FOCUSED
Our Montessori Assessment Tool, created by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, uncovers remaining skills often missed by traditional assessments. We can than strengthen and build on those identified skills.
PROCEDURAL MEMORY
Skills can be learned or improved through “procedural learning.” This repetition then allows routine activities to be performed with less need for concerted concentration.
PROGRESSION AND GOAL SETTING
By working on projects or learning topics over a longer period of time, always progressing toward a goal, residents become fully engaged and feel more successful.
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Levels of Care
Assisted Living
Assisted living is the perfect option for older adults who need a little extra care but want to maintain a fun and social lifestyle.
After move-in, your loved one will have access to skilled caregivers who provide everything necessary for a meaningful, elevated experience.
Memory Care
Our community specializes in Memory Care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia-related illness.
Through our award-winning SPARK program, your loved one will receive round-the-clock care that encourages a happy, fulfilling lifestyle.
Amenities & Events

Beauty salon
Housekeeping & linen services
Laundry
Religious services
Wi-Fi
One Bedroom
Shared Room

Art Therapy
Arts and Crafts
Baking Classes
Bath Product Class
Bingo
Bird Watching Group
Book Club
Bowling
Coloring Day
Cooking Classes
Clubs and Resident Councils
Crazy Hat Day
Donation Drives
Dress Up Day
Family Movie Night
Group Exercise Classes
Happy Hours
Holiday Celebrations
Ice Cream Outing/Social
Manicures and Pedicures
Men's Club
Musical Performances
Music Therapy
National Food Day Celebrations
Painting Day
Pet Therapy
Pizza Parties
Puzzle Night
Recognition of Residents' Birthdays
Root Beer Float Party
Sporting Event Party
Tea Parties
Veteran's Ceremonies
Women's Group


Mykel Husk
Executive Director
Mykel started with HomePlace at Oak Harbor as the weekend nurse in 2019. In October of 2020, she took on the role of Assistant Health Services Director and then transitioned to the role of Health Services Director in January of 2021. During her time as the Health Services Director, she worked alongside the Executive Director, Resident Care Coordinator, care staff, and all departments to ensure the residents needs have been met. Mykel is an Islander and has been on the Island most of her life. She has three sons who are wild and keep her on her toes!
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