Welcome to Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care
830 Northwest Sunburst Court Moses Lake, Washington 98837Memory Care - Ask About Our Summer Special!
Welcome to Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care
Summer Wood is a premier Memory Care community in the Moses Lake area that serves Spokane, Pasco, Pullman, and Kennewick, WA, as well as cities in Idaho and Oregon. Summer Wood is home to Blue Heron Park, Surf ‘n Slide Water Park, Japanese Peace Garden, Michael’s Market & Bistro, and PotHoles State Park.
Our Memory Care provides special care for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia beyond what a traditional assisted living community can offer.
Located in the serene surroundings of Moses Lake, a 2-hour drive from Seattle, Summer Wood offers a senior living community where compassionate care meets beautiful landscapes. Residents enjoy a rich and fulfilling lifestyle with fine dining options that rival the best restaurants, featuring delicious and nutritious meals throughout the day. Our dedicated staff ensures that each resident receives personalized care that is tailored to their needs, building a warm and supportive environment. Discover a place where comfort, quality, and connection come together to create an exceptional senior living experience.
Compassionate and Personalized Memory Care
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center provides Memory Care that honors each resident’s unique history. Our team incorporates personal life stories into daily routines, creating a comforting environment similar to Assisted Living but with specialized support for Alzheimer’s and dementia. By understanding and appreciating residents’ preferences, likes, dislikes, and cherished memories, we create a familiar and comforting atmosphere.
Daily Support for Memory Care Residents
Residents at Summer Wood benefit from our award-winning Spark® program, thoughtfully designed to bring purpose and engagement to daily life. Inspired by the groundbreaking research of Maria Montessori and Dr. Cameron Camp, Spark empowers residents through activities that celebrate their strengths. This research-based approach helps each individual thrive, foster connection and fulfillment within our memory care community.
Life at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center provides around-the-clock wellness services tailored to each resident’s needs. At Summer Wood, individualized care plans, thoughtful assessments, and a highly trained Memory Care team support residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. From ADL assistance to specialized dementia care, families can rely on compassionate, professional support that encourages independence while ensuring safety and comfort.
Dining & Comfortable Suites at Summer Wood
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers spacious private and companion suites filled with natural light and surrounded by beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces. At Summer Wood, residents enjoy hotel-inspired amenities, welcoming common areas, and a Retirement Community atmosphere that promotes connection and relaxation. Thoughtful design, lush gardens, and enriching programs help residents feel truly at home.
Explore our extensive list of amenities below and experience a life that revolves around your happiness.
Supportive Community
Families choose Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center for its five-star dining, 24/7 licensed nursing support, and compassionate staff trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. At Summer Wood, residents benefit from engaging Spark® activities, diverse room options, personalized support, and a welcoming environment built on dignity and comfort. It’s a trusted place where families find peace of mind.
Helping Families Understand the Right Level of Support
Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care guides families through the differences between Assisted Living and Memory Care with clarity and compassion. At Summer Wood, residents receive essential assisted living services plus specialized dementia support tailored to their evolving needs. While Assisted Living promotes independence with light daily assistance, Memory Care provides secure environments, structured routines, and compassionate guidance that prioritizes dignity and well-being at every stage.
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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.
- 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 then 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.
Testimonials & Reviews
Levels of Care
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
Snacks
Meticulously maintained grounds
Outdoor walking path
Safety and Security
Trained Staff
Supervised, success-oriented activities program
Three nutritious meals served daily
Routine housekeeping and furnished linens
Fireplaces in Living Rooms
Living room areas
Activity Rooms
Private Conversation Areas
Individualized service plans
Support Groups
Educational Programs
Pre-admission home visit and assessment
TV and phone outlets in all resident rooms
Referral Services
Unlimited Wifi (included/available)
Shared Room
Highly Trained Care and Medication Staff 24/7
Spa & Beauty Salon
Vegetable and Herb Gardens for Residents
Game and Activity Rooms
Friendship suites for residents living with dementia
Private Dining Areas that may be reserved for events or family gatherings
Peaceful, Secure Courtyard
Cozy Fireplace
Stair Free Environment
Units with Courtyard View
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Gender Neutral Restrooms
Free Parking On-Site
Accepts Medicaid
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Private Rooms
Social Outings
Art Therapy
Arts and Crafts
Baking Classes
Bingo
Bird Watching Group
Bowling
Car Shows
Card Writing Activity
Carnivals
Cooking Classes
Affinity Clubs/Hobby Groups
Donation Drives
Family Movie Night
Group Exercise Classes
Happy Hours
Holiday Celebrations
Ice Cream Outing/Social
Manicures and Pedicures
Mass Services
Musical Performances
Music Therapy
National Food Day Celebrations
Painting Day
Parades
Pet Therapy
Pizza Parties
Poker Night
Puzzle Night
Recognition of Residents' Birthdays
Root Beer Float Party
Senior Olympic Games
Sporting Event Party
Tea Parties
Tie-Dying Events
Veteran's Ceremonies
Women's Group
Maggie Mikesell
Executive Director
Maggie Mikesell has spent 25 years in senior living, beginning her journey in 2000 as a caregiver where she learned the deep importance of dignity, patience, and connection. After graduating from nursing school in Columbus, Ohio in 2009, she practiced as a nurse in Ohio, Massachusetts, Florida, and Washington, gaining broad experience across diverse communities. In 2018, she moved into operations, combining her clinical background with her commitment to building strong, mission-driven teams. She now leads Summer Wood Memory Care with a focus on meaningful engagement, resident-centered care, and a supportive culture for staff. Maggie is proud to call Washington home and remains dedicated to serving the Moses Lake community with heart and integrity.
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