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Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living

Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living

Avamere at Port Townsend is a proud six-time winner of Best Senior Living in the Readers’ Choice Awards! This award is hosted by The Leader, a local news organization. Readers vote for their favorite businesses, and Avamere at Port Townsend is honored to once again...

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Employee Satisfaction Exceeds the National Average

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living

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...

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Honoring Native American Heritage Month

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Hosts Trunk-or-Treat Event

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...

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Happy Assisted Living Week

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...

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Pet Therapy Brings Smiles to Residents

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Named Best Senior Living

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Distributes COVID-19 Vaccine

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Honored Locally

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...

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Find Your Calling as a CNA at Avamere

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...

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Avamere at Port Townsend Earns Award for Quality Care

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...

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