Memory care in an adult family home that stays calm.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s care in a small, quiet home: private rooms, a predictable routine, caregivers trained in dementia care and awake all night.
Why a small home works for dementia
Noise, crowds and constant change are hard on a person living with dementia. A house with a handful of residents and the same few caregivers is the opposite: familiar faces, familiar rooms, the same meal times and the same chair by the window.
Every caregiver here holds Washington State specialty training for dementia and mental health. That training shapes how we respond to confusion, anxiety and sundowning: with routine, reassurance and time, not restraint.
How we do it
Assessment before move-in
We meet your loved one, review their history with you and their doctor and make sure we can care for them safely.
A routine that holds
Meals, medications, rest and activity at the same times each day, with room for a good day and a hard one.
Awake through the night
Night is when wandering and anxiety peak. A caregiver is awake and on the floor, every night.
You are still part of their care
We keep you informed, involve you in care-plan reviews and welcome you at the table. Familiar photos and belongings in the bedroom help too, and we will tell you what to bring.
Common questions
Is memory care different from regular adult family home care?
Yes. Memory care adds dementia-specific training for every caregiver, a predictable daily routine, a home laid out to reduce confusion and wandering risk, and staff who stay awake through the night. The setting is still a home, which is often what people living with dementia respond to best.
Can my parent move in if their dementia is already advanced?
Often, yes. We assess every prospective resident before move-in to make sure we can meet their needs safely, including mobility, behaviour and medical care. If a higher level of care is needed we will tell you honestly and help you find it.
How do you handle sundowning and anxiety in the evening?
With routine, low light, familiar music and one-to-one reassurance rather than medication first. Because the home is small, a caregiver can sit with a resident until they settle instead of managing a whole wing.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept private pay and Medicaid. Medicaid is accepted after four years of private pay under a private-pay agreement, which is a common arrangement in Washington adult family homes. Ask us and we will walk you through how it works for your situation.
The best way to know is to visit.
Tours are by appointment. Meet the caregivers, see the rooms and stay for a cup of coffee.