kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC

    17322 Redhawk Dr, Arlington, WA, 98223
    4.9 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate, clean care; pricey though

    I placed my mom in this private, family-style home and I'm very relieved - the RN owner Pauline and the friendly, low-turnover staff provide warm, knowledgeable, individualized dementia and ADL care (her mobility and edema improved with PT and daily exercise). The small private rooms are impeccably clean and odor-free, meals are home-cooked, well-balanced and low-salt/low-sugar, and residents stay stimulated with games, music, reading, porch time and other activities. Communication is excellent, staff treat us like family (George's thoughtful touches are lovely), and for the attentive, compassionate care we get it's the best value I've found - though at $6,000/month affordability is a concern.

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    4.86 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Warm, home-like and family-oriented atmosphere
    • Impeccably clean facility with no odor
    • Knowledgeable staff and owner who is a registered nurse
    • Individualized and tailored care plans
    • Experienced in dementia care with a stimulating environment
    • Scheduled activities including games, music, reading, and exercise
    • Daily exercise videos and programs that support mobility improvement
    • Home-cooked, well-balanced meals with low sodium/low sugar options
    • Attentive, compassionate staff who treat residents like family
    • Good communication and adaptability to resident/family schedules
    • Low staff turnover
    • Positive outcomes for ADLs, physical therapy support, and edema/mobility
    • Private, small-room setting offering social interaction
    • Pleasant outdoor/porch access and a beautiful neighborhood
    • Thoughtful personal touches from staff (e.g., bird feeder) and named caregivers

    Cons

    • Monthly cost (example cited: $6,000) noted as a potential affordability concern

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC are overwhelmingly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a warm, family-like atmosphere combined with high-quality, individualized care. The consistent tone across summaries highlights trust in the staff’s skill and compassion, and reviewers frequently describe feeling relieved and confident that their loved ones are safe and well cared for.

    Care quality and clinical oversight: Reviewers often cite the owner’s clinical background (registered nurse) and knowledgeable staff as key strengths. Care is described as tailored — individualized care plans and programs for each resident — and reviewers credited the team with tangible health improvements, such as better mobility, reduced edema, and progress with activities of daily living (ADLs) and physical therapy. Dementia care is repeatedly noted as an area of expertise, with staff creating a stimulating environment appropriate for residents with cognitive impairment.

    Staff, communication, and culture: The staff receive frequent praise for being attentive, compassionate, and family-oriented. Several reviewers used terms like “loving,” “warm,” and “treated like family.” Low staff turnover is explicitly mentioned, which reinforces continuity of care and contributes to positive relationships between residents, families, and caregivers. Communication and flexibility are also highlighted — staff are described as adaptable to schedules and good communicators with families, which reviewers valued highly.

    Facilities and living environment: The facility is a private home rather than an institutional setting, which reviewers view as a positive factor contributing to a cozy, home-like feel. The home is described as impeccably clean with no offensive odors. Private small rooms are available, and common spaces such as a dining room, porch, and outdoor areas are appreciated for providing fresh air and social spaces. The neighborhood is called beautiful, and reviewers specifically mention pleasant touches like bird feeders that enhance the environment.

    Dining and activities: Meals are repeatedly praised as home-cooked, healthy, and well-balanced, with explicit attention to dietary needs — reviewers note low sodium and low sugar options and describe meals as delicious. Activities are structured and varied: scheduled games, music, reading, daily exercise videos, and social engagement with other residents are consistently mentioned. These programs are tied to residents’ improved physical and social well-being in the reviews.

    Value and cost: Multiple reviewers characterize the home as offering excellent care for the money, indicating perceived good value relative to service level. However, at least one review explicitly names a monthly rate (around $6,000) and raises affordability as a concern; this introduces a nuance that while reviewers feel the service is high quality and worth the cost, prospective families should consider whether the fee fits their budget.

    Notable patterns and caveats: There are no substantive recurring negative remarks about care, cleanliness, staff behavior, or program quality across the provided summaries. The single consistent concern is cost/affordability for some families. The private-home model is consistently described positively in these reviews (cozy, social, and clean), but prospective families should still evaluate if the private small-room format meets their space and privacy expectations.

    Conclusion: Based on the aggregated reviews, kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC appears to provide compassionate, clinically informed, and individualized care in a clean, home-like setting with strong staff continuity, engaging activities, and well-prepared meals. Families cited measurable health benefits and high levels of resident engagement. The primary consideration for prospective clients is the monthly cost; reviewers generally felt it represented good value, though affordability may be a limiting factor for some households.

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    About kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC

    Kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC sits at 17322 Redhawk Drive in Arlington, Washington, where the house holds six licensed beds and feels homey, the way a real house does, with a big deck, a tidy yard, and rooms you can keep to yourself or share if you want. Pauline Nyaga, a registered nurse with over sixteen years of experience in geriatrics and nursing, runs the place with a steady hand and warm approach, deciding on care and keeping things running smoothly. Staff here are knowledgeable, compassionate, and loving, and they help with daily needs like getting dressed or moving around, along with simple chores such as washing dishes and laundry. Meals are homemade and healthy, and everyone comes together in the dining area for food, sing-alongs, games, and sometimes just sitting out on the porch. Activities fill up the calendar, with everything from drawing, craft classes, and gardening to bingo, music therapy, chair exercises, birthday parties, and holiday celebrations, plus quiet times for reading or trips into the community. The rooms stay clean and easy to rest in, and there's always cable TV, free phone, and fast internet for each resident, plus Wi-Fi for visitors. The building stays secure, with fenced areas and an emergency call system, and there's wheelchair and walker access throughout. Kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC offers around-the-clock care, with a registered nurse (RN) present and a licensed nurse (LPN) on call, which means they handle medication, special diets, wound care, and even more complex needs like dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, oxygen management, tube feeding, hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care, and blood sugar checks. Respite care services give families a break, whether needed for a few days or several weeks, and care plans get tailored so each resident receives support at the right level, from light help to total care. There's a strong policy of treating residents with respect and love, no matter if someone needs extra help due to memory problems or just needs a safe and cozy place as they get older. With a cap of six, residents get personal attention and a quiet home environment that stays tidy and warm. Amenities include an activity room, gardens, easy access to cable and sports channels, private phones, guest Wi-Fi, and near hospital access. Staff also schedule appointments, order medications, arrange transportation, and make sure everyone keeps active and engaged. Services focus on long-term care, but Kims Care Adult Family Homes LLC isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so it doesn't accept Medicare for payment. Visiting hours run from 9:00am to 8:00pm daily. The adult family home aims to give older adults and those with special needs in Snohomish County a safe, caring, and clean small setting that feels like home, while also bringing peace of mind to families.

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