So much to do and so little time...

The following three videos clearly show how this active community embraces each day. The first video is one I took of the full service beauty salon, exercise room and craft room and library.

This next video shows the lovely living area and how beautifully it is decorated for the holidays. One thing I can say for sure having come to this community through out the year is they believe in celebrations and sharing all the holidays with the residents via decorations and events. Orchard Crest goes all out so their residents never miss a special day or moment.

My final video from Orchard Crest Retirement Community is from Tammy the Activity Director. As I have said over and over again this last year while I toured the communities in Spokane it became apparent to me the heart and soul of the community comes from the management and most especially the activity director. Nothing could be more true than with Tammy.

 

As you listened to Tammy speak about how she feels about her job and the residents she cares for it becomes clear that she is not only passionate about what she does, but one of those truly sweet & caring people you are lucky to meet. This was true with all the staff I met; from the chef to the front desk it is a warm and inviting home...yes, I said it a HOME! I have always loved Orchard Crest and I was so fortunate to be able to end my year long journey in such a well run & loving community. Thank you Orchard Crest Retirement Community I am glad I came to stay!

My belated report on Orchard Crest Retirement Community

Hi all!!    It has been quite a while since I posted to this site. I have been neglectful in reporting about my visit to Orchard Crest Retirement Community. For this I apologize, but please know it is not a refection of my time with this community. Right after I left I had a family emergency and at the first of the year I moved my office from Keller Williams Realty to Century 21. As with all moves it takes time to get adjusted to the move. After I came up for air from my business move my mother became very ill and came to live with me. I share this part of my life journey because it falls in line with why I initiated this blog a year ago. I feel it is so important to be proactive and plan for our futures so that we do not have to react in the middle of a crisis and then come up for air and wonder how and why these decisions were made. Sometimes it is not fun or easy to make these choices, but truly so much better to make them upfront and to be forced into the choice in a moment of crisis.

The following is my report about the wonderful stay I had at Orchard Crest Retirement Community. The local owners of this fabulous community go all out to make this the home all their residents are proud to call home. The staffing is wonderful. From the minute you walk through the door you are greeted by a warm and inviting feel. It has long been one of my favorite communities to visit. I was happy to see that after staying here for my visit my initial thoughts were well founded. The following videos depict a little about my experience there and how the lucky residents are loved and cared for in this community.

The first video is me sharing my initial thoughts about my stay at Orchard Crest.

More thoughts to follow...