- --What is an Adult Family Home?
- --I've read some negative articles about Adult Family Homes. Why is there a negative perspective out in the general public?
- --Will my mom/dad have to move if she/he runs out of money?
- --What kind of care do you provide?
- --Will my mom/dad have to move should they need hospice?
- --How long have you been in business?
- --Do you have private rooms?
- --What kind of meals do you serve?
- --Do you provide specialized diets?
- --Can my mom/dad bring their own furnishings?
- --Can my mom/dad keep their doctor?
- --Will you manage medications?
- --What are your rates?
- --How do we start the admissions process?
Adult Family Homes are residential homes licensed by the State of Washington to care for up to six residents 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Some homes care for folks with developmental disabilities, some care for individuals with mental disabilities and some provide only elder care or a combination of all. Adult Family Homes go through a licensing process which includes getting the physical home passed by a local building inspector for safety and then a licensor from Residential Care Services in DSHS visits the home to ensure it meets the licensing requirements set forth in the Washington Administrative Codes and also, that the applicant meets all established training requirements as well. The qualifications of all employee's must be verified too. The
safety of the residents is always the number one objective.
There are over 2500 licensed Adult Family Homes in the State of Washington. The majority of these homes are operated by loving, compassionate, qualified, &
contentious people who follow the law. Unfortunately, there are bad apples out there who should have never been licensed in the first place -- or -- there was a systemic breakdown within the adult family. It is very sad because the majority of us AFH providers are serious about our industry and many of us volunteer at one time or another to educate others about laws, business and legislative issues. When negative things occur in Adult Family Homes, we have to work that much harder to gain credibility in the eyes of the general public.
No. We will not ask our residents to move because they no longer have the ability to pay privately. We love our residents and we also believe in
aging in place. Typically when a resident moves into our home, personal finances are discussed. We prefer 2 years of private pay before an
individual must transition to Medicaid which is state supported care. We may be able to be more flexible at times depending on the number of
existing residents in our home who may have already transitioned to Medicaid. Please don't hesitate to ask us about this.
We provide 24 hour care to individuals with severe memory conditions, physical disabilities and the medically frail elderly. We do not provide skilled nursing like that of a nursing home. We are certified nursing assistants and we work with our nurse consultants about the care of our residents. We follow each persons doctors orders for medications and general care. We fill in the gaps for those activities of daily living that folks can no longer perform for themselves such as bathing, toileting assistance, medication management, meals, and housekeeping. If an individual cannot travel yet needs
therapeutic care like physical or occupational therapy or nursing care, then we can enlist the help of the visiting home health agencies by getting a referral from your physician.
Absolutely not. We are trained and experienced in providing hospice care and will work as team members with the visiting hospice agency of your choice.
Our home has been licensed since October of 2005.
Yes, we have private and semi-private rooms available, some with private bathrooms as well.
We serve general American cuisine such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes, beef stroganoff, chicken and dumplings, biscuits and
gravy, pancakes and eggs, etc, interspersed with ethnic options such as
Italian, Mexican, and Asian fare. We have a full time cook with 30+ years experience.
Yes, we can provide some special diets such as diabetic, low salt, mechanically soft, vegetarian, etc.
Yes, absolutely. We encourage folks to bring their own furniture, personal items, photographs, etc. We want everyone to feel at home.
Yes. We don't have a house doctor so everyone can and should keep their existing doctor. If you are looking for a doctor, we can help with recommendations.
Yes, we manage medications for those who need it.
Our rates for care depend on the level of care required. We will provide a general range but we must first see a professional assessment before determining the exact rate. We have five levels of care in our home. Level one being independent living and level five being hospice. The three levels in between are the most common in our home and they are attended independence, helpful assistance, extensive care. Our rates range from approximately $3000 to $5000 per month which is a flat rate. There are no add-ons.
We encourage you to tour our home and meet our staff so that you can determine if this is a good fit for you and your family. If you decide this is the place for you, then there must be a comprehensive assessment completed prior to admission. We can make recommendations for a nurse or social worker who is qualified to do it. This assessment will give us a more focused picture of your loved ones care needs and allows us to be sure we can meet those care needs before move in. Once this is established, we will discuss a rate and have you sign some required admission forms, one being a medical release so that we can work with your physician to provide us a current and signed medication order and medical history.
