A Kennewick memory care facility in the Southridge area recently sold for $13.8 million and the new owners are committed to maintaining its unique approach to dementia care.

The sale of Windsong at Southridge, 4000 W. 24th Ave., was part of an acquisition that included its sister facility, Windsong of Eola Hills, in Salem, Oregon, according to a release.

24th and Kennewick LLC, based in Portland, Oregon, bought the property, according to Benton County property records. State business license records link that company to Cascade Pacific Partners LLC of Camas.

The 36,200-square-foot facility has 56 units organized into two hallway “neighborhoods,” along with a full commercial kitchen, interior and exterior courtyards with wheelchair-accessible garden beds, television areas, two homestyle kitchens, a salon and activity rooms.

Built by Vista Pointe Development for $12 million and opening in 2020 just at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Windsong at Southridge is notable for its Montessori-style approach to memory care. It draws from the original childhood educational philosophy to use hands-on learning opportunities and residents’ curiosity to tap into their experiences and memories via activities and sensory stations.

In a statement to the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, a representative for the new owners said the new licensed operator for the Southridge facility is Southridge Operations LLC and that Cascade Pacific Senior Living will manage day-to-day operations.

To minimize disruptions from the ownership transition, the new owners plan to maintain the business platforms and delivery of care already in place at Windsong.

“The Montessori style of dementia care at these locations aligns well with the exceptional care services for which we are known, and the existing team members were satisfied with the Montessori care delivery style, so that remains in place,” the statement read. “We are currently evaluating new training methods in the Montessori style that better meet the needs of our team members.”

BWE, a national mortgage banking company, and Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors helped secure $17.8 million in loans to finance the deal. Of that financing, $10.4 million went toward buying Windsong at Southridge.

“As our country continues to age, investing in top-of-the-line senior care communities like Southridge and Eola Hills is more important than ever,” said Lundat Kassa, BWE’s vice president, in a statement.