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Village at the Harbor

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, intimate, home-like environment. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

543 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 9825036 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly recommended for families seeking a small, intimate environment where personalized attention is a priority. The consistent praise for staff communication and high-quality dining suggests a well-managed operation, making it a strong candidate for your loved one.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
Village at the Harbor is consistently praised for its intimate, home-like atmosphere and high-quality, scratch-made dining. Families appreciate the facility's small size, which fosters personalized care, and its convenient location near local amenities like the senior center and clinic.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0Value9.0

Strengths

  • Warm, intimate, home-like environment
  • High-quality, scratch-made meals
  • Caring and attentive staff
  • Convenient location near local services

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the intimate size of 36 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and connection among everyone living here?
  • 2I’ve heard wonderful things about your scratch-made meals; could you tell me how the kitchen team incorporates resident preferences or family recipes into the menu?
  • 3Since the location is so convenient to local services, what opportunities do residents have for outings or staying connected with the surrounding community?
  • 4With such a close-knit environment, how does your staff ensure that each resident receives personalized attention while maintaining their independence?
  • 5How are medical emergencies or urgent health needs handled during the evening and overnight hours to ensure peace of mind for families?
  • 6Could you describe a typical afternoon activity that really highlights the home-like atmosphere you’ve created here?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mother lives in this faciity and it is wonderful. The staff is wonderful. The staff is very caring and some even have their own parents living there. I like the small size and personal care every resident receives. If there is an issue I am also called and informed.

Memory care family member · 2020★★★★★

Mom was more comfortable with the smaller number of residents, and the layout of the one-story building with garden views made it easy for her to enjoy it on her own even though her mobility was limited.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

All meals are made from scratch and are served restaurant style. The home made dessert is the highlight of each dinner. Popular island musicians appear almost daily to perform.

Long-term resident's family · 2015★★★★★
Source: 9 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

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Jun 9, 2026Fire

The inspection on 06/09/2026 confirms that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2021

Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 5 year internal piping inspection of the sprinkler system.

Appliance Connection to Building PipingIFC 606.4 2021

Gas-fired commercial cooking appliances on casters in the kitchen are not limited by a restraining device.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 912.7 2021

Facility was unable to provide documentation that the Fire Department Connection has been hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 25.

May 21, 2025Inspection

A subsequent follow-up inspection letter indicates that deficiencies associated with compliance determination 59672 and 62483 were corrected as of 07/15/2025.

Background checksWAC 388-78A-2466

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 6 staff completed a national fingerprint background check and 2 of 2 staff had a Washington state name and date of birth background check completed every two years.

Tuberculosis Testing RequiredWAC 388-78A-2480

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 staff were screened for tuberculosis within three days of hire.

Training and home care aide certification requirementsWAC 388-78A-2474

Facility failed to ensure staff completed 70-hour Basic training within 120 days, CPR and first aid training within 30 days, annual continuing education, and home care aide certification.

Mar 10, 2025Investigation

A follow-up inspection on 05/20/2025 found no deficiencies. The cover letter dated 05/20/2025 references this as a correction of deficiencies found on 03/10/2025.

InvestigationsWAC 388-78A-2371Corrected Mar 20, 2025

The facility failed to investigate allegations of suspected mental abuse (yelling) by a staff member against a resident. The incident was reported to the Executive Director on 09/22/2024, but no investigation was performed by 10/10/2024.

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