Avamere at Wenatchee

I toured three other facilities in my area for my mother and Avamere just felt right. [name removed] gave a wonderful tour and was very informative and you could really tell she loves her job. Now that my mom is living there, it has been challenging moving her and because of covid-19 but I know she has been well taken care of. Thanks to [name removed] and her staff I know her needs are being met and they all bend over backwards to make her feel safe, secure and well-loved. The facility is as gorgeous as her apartment. The place is really setting the bar hiigh!

My dad has been at Avamere for about 7 years, the last five or so, on the Assisted Living side. The staff does a great job of keeping the residents safe and needs met. Quite challenging for us with Covid, but we all do our best and Dad tells us they take good care of him, e.g. meds, insulin, minor injuries and laundry. We have so appreciated the facility getting in iPad to zoom with Dad!!

My brother [name removed] recently moved into the independent living section of the facility. starting with the move, orchestrated by [name removed], we are very impressed with the professionalism and going the extra mile during our move. We realized during this time of the panda make your staff is under tremendous challenge and are required to carry out many duties there are not required to do. Many of your staff have been courteous and yet trying to keep everyone safe at the same time. We really appreciate their positive attitude and caring of the residents.

My father has been a resident for 5 years, and I have had quite a few visit to the facility. My interactions with the residents and staff has always been friendly and helpful. Avamere at Wenatchee has taken great care of my father. Whenever questions come up, the staff is very prompt with returning calls. The facility is very clean and the grounds are kept up nicely. Prior to pandemic, there were a lot of activities for the residents. During this covid-19, we appreciate the efforts to keep residents safe and family is informed. Wonderful Community. Shout out to [name removed] for going above and beyond with helping not only my husband and I, but the time she takes to interact with my father.

My dad moved in a month and a half ago. Prior to arriving, the staff worked tirelessly to help us with paperwork and then moving in. Since being here my dad's health and attitude have improved. He is happy. I'm happy because I know he's safe and being taken care of.

What a welcoming and friendly staff. We as her family members couldn't be more happy with the living arrangements at this community. Everyone makes it feel like home. Great environment for our loved one!!!

Kind, caring staff, understanding leadership and an attentive chef make this place great. If there is a problem, it is quickly remedied once the right person is notified. Power through the sometimes awkward first weeks and the living gets easier.

All the staff are so caring and nice! The residents are very friendly and kind to one another. Our apartments are wonderful, the grounds outside are beautiful and well kept up.

All the staff are so caring and nice! The residences are very friendly and kind to one another. Our apartments are wonderful, the grounds outside are beautiful and well kept up

Great place, great staff and everybody is family.

Transitions can be so hard, and it was especially so for my Mother who recently lost her husband of 72+ years, and moved to Avamere from the family properties where she had lived her entire life. (91 years) Fortunately, the crew, staff, and other residents at Avamere were very warm and welcoming and continue to be so as Mom makes the hardest adjustment of her life. I was also welcomed to stay in her apartment for a few days and was able to partake of some of the activities, the dinner meals, and the amenities at Avamere. This also helped with her transition. Some amenities that she utilizes include exercise classes, walking the compound, church services, a beauty salon, the library, the little store, and many musical performances, all on site. The front desk staff is also very responsive to her needs, safety, and well being. Overall, I give very high marks to Avamere.

Just fine

My mother-in-law, who is approaching 100 years old, has lived at Avamere for almost 5 years. The first 4 1/2 years she lived in the independent living side of the facility, until she fell, which necessitated moving her to the assisted living side of the facility. The Community Relations Director was a tremendous help during this stressful time. She made sure everything ran smoothly & with as few complications as possible. Avamere is very well run & all of the employees from the Executive Director down to maintenance are professional, personable & they always let you know they are there to help you. The facility is kept in pristine condition & very clean. We are very fortunate we found Avamere & would recommend it to anyone looking for a facility to place his or her elderly parents.

My mom moved into Avamere about 6 weeks ago, she was hesitant about leaving her home. The people at Avamere could not have been more helpful. Her transition has gone as well as we possible could have hoped, and we are very happy with our decision. Avamere Wenatchee used to be Columbia Heights. In talking with locals about residential centers to visit, I was repeatedly warned about poor experiences with Columbia Heights. Avamere is a completely separate corporation, and have all new management and staff. I find that people in Wenatchee still often refer to this site as Columbia Heights, and that the fair to poor reputation of Columbia Heights is unfairly associated with Avamere. I expect that my mom's experience at Avamere is very representative, and that Avamere deserves a much higher rating. Any issues we had during the first few days of mom's move in were quickly handled. The management have a lot of direct involvement with the residents, and the quality of care shows as a result. I would recommend anyone looking for a care facility in Wenatchee to visit Avamere, and don't let the reputation of the previous incarnation color your opinions. Avamere Wenatchee is a quality facility, and my mom is fortunate to be here.

My part time caregiver also helps me

Enjoy living here

Food service not so good cold in evening. it is really clean and cared for. friendly staff.

Have lived here for 5 1/2 years and it is a great place to live.

My mother entered Independent Living at Columbia Heights, Wenatchee Bonaventure (before corporate change) in 2010 and 4 years later transitioned to Assisted Living there as well. She lived there for 7 years total before requiring another transition to Memory Care which required a move to a different facility. I will just say that management involvement is the key, and in Wenatchee, they have the key. Nothing is perfect, but as I look back, I am so grateful for the staff, (many of whom are still there), and for the way they cared for my mom.

My husband toured the Columbia Heights and Assisted Living community. They gave a nice presentation and had the opportunity to dine there. The director was fantastic. It was more of a clinical atmosphere, very sterile. We were looking for a smaller, warmer, more intimate atmosphere for our loved ones.