Our Community
Our center is specially designed, beautifully furnished, and located in a quiet residential environment. Families and friends visit often to enjoy special occasions or just sit back and relax.
Dining Experience
Residents can look forward to a variety of healthy and delicious meal options. We feature several options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as soup, salad, and sandwiches to provide residents with a wider selection of meal options. We seek to create healthy menus that accommodate each resident’s particular dietary needs and preferences.
Our program includes:
- Delicious meals prepared fresh by our culinary teams each day.
- A selection of both classic and regional favorites, including accommodations for religious and cultural preferences.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages available throughout the day.
EmpRes can also support the unique nutritional needs and preferences of residents, including:
- Therapeutic and diabetic diets.
- Reduced-fat, low-calorie, high fiber, low sugar, and low sodium options.
- Modified diet plans, including delicious purée options designed to tickle the taste buds.
- Attention to physician-prescribed diets.
Activities & Events
Our dedicated activities team develops an extensive calendar tailored to your specific needs and preferences. We offer a blend of activities and outings that enrich the body, mind, and spirit. Activities range from weekly field trips into the community, to on-site performers, visiting school children and therapy animals, various groups and games to play, and of course, plenty of Bingo.
Some of our more common activities include:
- On-site Movie Events
- Seasonal Holiday Celebrations
- Current Events Discussions
- Religious and Worship Services
- Summer and Weekend BBQs
- Outdoor Events
- Bingo & Games
We also organize plenty of special events throughout the year. These may include cookouts in the summer, Mother and Fathers’ Day buffet luncheons, annual holiday parties, Sunday dinners and a trip to the movie theater complete with popcorn and candy. We also encourage family and friends to participate in any of these activities.
Interpretive Services
Interpretive services are available to patients for any type of care. They are provided at no cost and are available daily around the clock. Please notify the Charge Nurse, the Director of Social Services, and/or the Executive Director for assistance in obtaining interpreter services.
Bilingual Interpreter
Language Line Solutions
1-800-752-6096
*Press “1 to request an interpreter.” Contact the Charge Nurse, the Director of Social Services, and/or the Executive Director for the Center Code.
Gateway Languages Inc.
Contact Person: Anthony Brown
Address: 1117 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (877) 393-2424
Email: ab@gatewaylanguages.com
State Relay #: 7-1-1
Our Team
Our dedicated staff is available 24-hours a day to meet your care needs. We treat our residents and their families as valued friends and respected members of our community.
Executive Director: Lee Jensen
Director of Nursing Services: Teresa Naumann
Admission Director: Jordan Burhans
Business Office Manager: Zina Peaton
Community Relations: Andrea Hayes
Public Relations: Amanda Kaiser
Social Services: Megan Schmidt
