Avamere at Port Townsend
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Employee Satisfaction Exceeds the National Average
It's fantastic to hear that new employees at Avamere at Port Townsend are experiencing an impressive 94% job satisfaction, according to Pinnacle Retain. This speaks volumes about the positive work environment and the supportive culture fostered within the senior...
Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living
Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, earned two awards for best senior living. The community was named Best of Jefferson County for Senior Care as part of The Leader’s 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards and Best of the Olympic Peninsula as...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the culture, rich heritage, and contributions of the Indigenous people and communities of the United States.Our Communities on Native Land The Kalapuya tribe are the original inhabitants where...
Avamere at Port Townsend Hosts Trunk-or-Treat Event
For Immediate Release: 10/19/22 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend is hosting a trunk-or-treat at their senior living community in Port Townsend, Washington. The free Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 29 from 3-4:40 p.m. at 1201 Hancock...
Happy Assisted Living Week
Sarah Silva, President of Arete Living Arete Living is a senior living management organization proudly managing Avamere Communities. Happy National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme is Joyful Moments. I love this focus, as it perfectly encapsulates the heart of...
Pet Therapy Brings Smiles to Residents
We love our furry friends! Avamere at Port Townsend has introduced Five Paws Therapy Dogs every Wednesday. A local volunteer is sharing her training dogs with our residents – many who miss the unconditional love, happiness, and affection that a pet provides. Watch the...
Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living
For Immediate Release: 12/20/21 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, was named Best Senior Living in Jefferson County. This is their third consecutive year earning this remarkable award recognizing quality...
Avamere at Port Townsend Distributes COVID-19 Vaccine
For Immediate Release: 12/18/2020 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, is receiving their first COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, December 18, 2020. Two employees are receiving the vaccine through Jefferson...
Avamere at Port Townsend Honored Locally
For Immediate Release: 9/28/2020 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, was named the Best of Jefferson County for assisted living in Jefferson County. This is their second consecutive year earning this...
Find Your Calling as a CNA at Avamere
A calling is something you feel drawn to. It's what gets you out of bed every morning, it’s the reason you put in hard work, and it’s something you truly love. You could find your calling at Avamere. Here’s a little peek into the CNA life at Avamere at Port Townsend...
Avamere at Port Townsend Earns Award for Quality Care
For Immediate Release: 11/25/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community in Port Townsend, Washington, earned the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for...
Avamere at Port Townsend Resident Artwork on Display at Local Gallery
For Immediate Release: 11/8/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – A resident at Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community in Washington State, is being featured at the Northwind Arts Center. Marlene Hall’s acrylic paintings will display during...
Assisted Living Residents Give Back Through Clothing Drive
Assisted living residents unite to give back Assisted living residents at Avamere at Port Townsend organized a clothing drive to benefit those in need in Port Townsend, Washington. The drive was the result of an active and vibrant Resident Council at Avamere at Port...
Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best of Jefferson County
For Immediate Release: 8/22/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, was named the Best of the Peninsula for assisted living in Jefferson County. Local citizens and readers of the Peninsula Daily News and Sequim...
Avamere at Port Townsend Couple Celebrates 69 Years of Marriage
For Immediate Release: 8/21/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Bernie and Eleanor Griffin, residents at Avamere at Port Townsend, are celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary. “When Bernie told me that it was going to be their 69th wedding anniversary, I knew I wanted to...
Avamere at Port Townsend Residents Enjoy Fire Fighting with EMTs
For Immediate Release: 8/20/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, hosted the East Jefferson Fire Rescue team for a fun afternoon of ice cream and learning. "The EMTs here in Jefferson County do so much to...
Avamere Resident Shares Passion for Fine Needlework Internationally
For Immediate Release: 8/13/19 PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – As a needlework artist for over 40 years, Lee McLeron, a resident at Avamere at Port Townsend, has showcased her work internationally and in collections in the United States. Her work has been featured in...
Making Avamere at Port Townsend Home
Many people say home is where your heart is. At Avamere at Port Townsend, an assisted and independent living community, this is just as true for the employees as it is for the residents. The team works hard to provide a caring environment for all their residents. They...