Pricing ranges from
    $6,191 – 8,048/month

    Patriot's Landing

    1600 Marshall Cir, Dupont, WA, 98327
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Beautiful campus, but inconsistent care

    I toured Patriots Landing and was impressed by the beautiful, resort-like campus, luxurious apartments, great food, many daily activities, shuttle service and genuinely friendly, hardworking staff. However I found management money-driven with slow/unresponsive communication, inconsistent dining and troubling lapses in memory-care/nursing at times. It's a wonderful, military-friendly community if you can afford it-visit and verify care and billing practices before committing.

    Pricing

    $6,191+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,429+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $8,048+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.12 · 134 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring and often highly praised staff
    • Staff frequently know residents by name and are attentive
    • Prompt service and responsive maintenance/front desk
    • High-quality, restaurant-style dining with varied menu
    • On-site professional chef and attentive dining staff
    • Clean, new, resort-like and well-maintained facilities
    • Impressive lobby and hotel-like aesthetic (Hilton/castle feel)
    • Wide range of on-site amenities (pool, gym, gardens, library)
    • Extensive activities program (exercise, crafts, themed events)
    • Multiple housing options (studios, 1- & 2-bed apts, cottages, villas, bungalows)
    • Pet-friendly community
    • Heated pool, putting green, pea-patch gardens and outdoor spaces
    • Transportation services/van for outings and VA/JBLM appointments
    • On-site clinical support (nurses on call, some doctors/medical connections)
    • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services available
    • Family-friendly features (function rooms included in some charges)
    • Clear campus and location advantages (near Dupont/Lacey/Olympia, Madigan/GHC proximity)
    • Two-day paid visit option and clear waitlist process advertised
    • Social and activities staff (social director, activities director) actively engaged
    • Many residents report improved mood, social engagement and quality of life

    Cons

    • High monthly fees and overall expensive pricing
    • Frequent reports of inconsistent or poor management/communication
    • Mixed or declining dining quality reported at times (too salty, not diabetic-friendly, cold boxed)
    • Memory care quality inconsistent—some serious complaints of neglect or missed medications
    • Unreliable housekeeping reported by some (missed weeks, dirty/dingy carpets)
    • Reported slow or no response to billing, refund and deposit issues
    • Waitlist and deposit fees (e.g., $4,000 waitlist fee, $2,500 deposit) can be contested or delayed in refund
    • Allegations of money-driven practices and aggressive billing/collections
    • Occasional unprofessional behavior from leadership (yelling, belittling relatives)
    • Smoking policy lapses (staff observed smoking while on duty)
    • Community can feel cliquey or strongly military-oriented, possibly isolating non-military residents
    • Variability in staff competency between departments (clinical vs hospitality)
    • Some residents/families cite discrimination or denied move-in after payment
    • Limited availability for some services (e.g., multi-week respite) reported
    • Problems with visitation communication and COVID-era rules noted
    • Reports of varying room sizes; some studios lack full kitchen facilities
    • Periodic grounds neglect reported after management changes
    • Accusations of theft or mishandling of personal items raised in isolated reports

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Patriot's Landing are strongly polarized but generally lean positive on hospitality, amenities and aesthetic quality. A large portion of reviewers consistently praise the campus as beautiful, hotel-like and well maintained, with multiple housing options, attractive grounds and abundant amenities (pool, gym, gardens, library, putting green, large activities room). Many residents and family members highlight friendly, attentive and compassionate front-line staff, from dining servers to nurses and caregivers. Numerous accounts describe meaningful improvements in resident mood, increased social engagement and satisfaction with the lifestyle, activities and food. For visitors and prospective residents, the facility projects an upscale, resort-like experience with a veteran-themed design and strong convenience to medical centers and military resources.

    Staff and care quality: A dominant theme is the high regard for many employees — dining staff, activities coordinators, maintenance and front-desk personnel receive repeated positive mentions for being welcoming, efficient and hands-on. Several reports describe on-site licensed nurses, doctors on call, and a Director of Nursing who is engaged; others single out named individuals (e.g., Sheryl, Dina, Anjellica) for exceptional care. However, reviews show significant variability in clinical and managerial performance: while some memory care families report better-than-expected emotional and cognitive outcomes and individualized care plans (Liberty Lane praised in places), other reviewers report serious lapses such as missed medications, unresponsive nursing, residents left sedentary in front of a TV, and claims that memory care is “abysmal.” These contradictions suggest uneven staffing or platform differences between shifts and units. Prospective residents should verify the current staffing levels, turnover, training, and oversight for the specific care level they require.

    Facilities, housing and amenities: The facility is repeatedly described as new, clean and luxurious with a strong lobby experience and well-appointed dining rooms. Housing options are broad — studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, cottages/villas (some ~1,500 sq ft with full kitchens), and bungalows — allowing for varied independence levels. Common areas, gardens, activity spaces and a heated pool are frequent positives. Some reviewers note studio kitchens are limited and room sizes vary; a small number reported dingy carpets on upper floors or that grounds maintenance declined after management changes. The campus’ military/veteran orientation is a clear strength for those with that background but several reviewers felt it could be cliquey or isolating for non-military residents.

    Dining and activities: Dining is one of the facility’s strongest selling points for many reviewers: restaurant-style service, a professional chef, well-set tables and frequent praise for the quality and variety of meals. That said, several notes cite inconsistency — meals can be too salty, not diabetic-friendly, or occasionally cold/boxed — and at least one family described a decline in food quality after management changes. The activities program is robust and highly praised: exercise classes, swim programs, craft classes, monthly celebrations, themed events (Chinese New Year, holidays), social outings, and transport for medical and recreational trips. Activities staff are generally described as energetic and engaged, contributing strongly to resident satisfaction.

    Management, policies and billing: A recurrent concern is inconsistent or poor management, especially around communication, billing, refunds and responsiveness. Multiple reviews describe slow callbacks, unanswered voicemails, disputes over deposits and fees (examples include a $4,000 waitlist fee and allegations of a $2,500 deposit not returned), penalties for late payments, unreturned credits for meals, and unexpected charges (e.g., being charged for a soda). Some families reported that under new management quality declined (food, grounds, housekeeping), and a few described aggressive billing or collections practices. There are also isolated yet serious allegations including discrimination, denied move-ins after payment, accusations of theft, and unprofessional behavior by leadership (yelling at family members). These recurring themes point to systemic process and customer service issues that prospective residents should probe carefully during touring and contract review.

    Value and affordability: Price sensitivity is a strong and frequent theme. Many reviewers find the community excellent but prohibitively expensive or subject to annual increases that make long-term affordability a concern. Several former residents or family members regretted the cost relative to perceived decline in service quality in specific areas. For those who can comfortably afford it, many residents call the facility “worth it” for the amenities and staff; for others the price/value equation is unfavorable, particularly when care or housekeeping inconsistencies arise.

    Risk patterns and what to verify on tour: Reviews indicate generally excellent hospitality and amenities but notable variability in clinical care and management consistency. High-priority items to verify in person: memory-care staffing ratios and oversight (ask about Liberty Lane specifics), medication administration processes, recent turnover in management or leadership, housekeeping schedules and guarantees, meal accommodations for dietary needs (diabetic-friendly options), refund policies for waitlist fees and deposits, visitation policies and communication procedures, and any smoking policies/enforcement. Also ask about fee escalation history and what services are included versus extra-cost items.

    Overall conclusion: Patriot’s Landing is widely regarded as a high-end, activity-rich community with beautiful facilities, abundant amenities and many genuinely caring staff members. Many residents thrive there socially and nutritionally. However, there is a meaningful minority of reviews flagging serious concerns around management responsiveness, billing disputes, inconsistent dining and, most critically, uneven memory-care quality. Experiences appear to vary by unit, by period (some cite decline after management change), and by individual staff. Prospective residents should weigh the strong positives against the documented risks, conduct a detailed tour focused on the specific care level needed, request written policies on fees/refunds and care guarantees, and speak with current residents and families (including in memory care) to gauge consistency before committing.

    Location

    Map showing location of Patriot's Landing

    About Patriot's Landing

    Patriot's Landing sits in DuPont and stands out for veterans and their families, offering apartments and cottages for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, so folks with different needs all have options, and you'll see everything from one- and two-bedroom apartments to over 20 private cottages with smoke alarms. The Liberty Lane community gives special memory care, along with outdoor activities, designed to help people living with Alzheimer's and dementia stay safe and engaged, while the entire place runs day and night with staff ready to help round the clock, and there's always friendly service in the two dining rooms where residents get breakfast, lunch, and dinner, using a menu with choices. There's also a library, barber shop, computer room, scheduled transportation, indoor parking, exercise classes, crafts, birthday parties each month, and pretty garden spots for folks to tend, along with a putting green and swimming pool if people feel up to it. Residents can bring small pets like dogs, cats, birds, or fish, with up to two per home, and enjoy walks on trails or at the on-site dog park, and folks benefit from housekeeping and maintenance included in the monthly fee as well as pet concierge services to help care for animals. For medical needs, the community includes physicians, general counseling, and help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, and memory apartments are move-in ready for people who need them. The whole community is family-owned and aims to make life comfortable for people of any background, especially former military folks, since VA benefits like Aid and Attendance are accepted for long-term help, and the total licensed bed capacity is 157 with the same number covered under WHCA certification, which covers a broad set of needs when health changes. Home care aides come in as needed for companionship or non-medical help, plus there are residential care homes within the community where seniors can live with caregivers, and there are scheduled tours if families want to have a good look at the way life goes on here, with lots of support and activities so people can age in place and stay as independent as possible for as long as they're able. Patriot's Landing is owned by Careage and keeps a focus on active, respectful care for all residents.

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