AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate skilled care; mom thriving

    I'm grateful to Mahi, Mahilet and the compassionate, attentive team who treated my mom like family and made the transition comfortable. They provide skilled, observant 24-hour care-excellent with transfers, dementia support and meal/feeding assistance-so my mom's health improved and we feel she's truly in good hands. The home is clean, safe, and welcoming with nutritious meals, a large deck, frequent celebrations, and a convenient Eastside location.

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    Amenities

    4.90 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving (notably Mahilet)
    • 24-hour care and close supervision
    • Personalized care tailored to residents
    • Skilled assistance with transfers and mobility
    • Feeding and meal support when needed
    • Healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals
    • Clean, tidy, and well-maintained living environment
    • Large deck and appealing outdoor living space
    • Safe and secure atmosphere
    • Warm, affectionate, and family-like staff interactions
    • Staff are observant, gentle, and kind
    • Staff go out of their way and make transitions comfortable
    • Celebrations for birthdays and holidays; guests are welcomed
    • Convenient Eastside location
    • Residents feel valued and experience improved health

    Cons

    • Frequent hospital visits for some residents (health concerns)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of care at Alpha Grace AFH, emphasizing a high degree of compassion, attentiveness, and personalization. Many comments single out a caregiver named Mahilet (Mahi) as particularly Kind, diligent, and connected with residents; this individual is repeatedly described as a central reason families feel comfortable and confident in the care provided. The tone of the reviews indicates trust in the staff’s clinical and interpersonal skills, with multiple mentions that residents are "in good hands," treated like family, and handled with a gentle, expert touch.

    Care quality emerges as the primary strength. Reviews note that the facility provides 24-hour care and is skilled at transfers, mobility assistance, and feeding support when required. Several family members report improved health or stabilization of their loved ones under the staff’s care. The staff are characterized as observant and disciplined—attributes that families associate with reliable monitoring and appropriate responses to changing needs. Personalization of care is emphasized: staff learn residents’ preferences, accommodate individual requirements, and create a sense of continuity and familiarity that helps residents, including those with dementia, to feel secure.

    Staffing and interpersonal dynamics are a recurrent theme. Beyond technical competence, reviewers repeatedly highlight warmth, kindness, and a family-like culture. Staff are described as affectionate, welcoming to guests, and willing to go out of their way for residents and families. Several accounts mention that the transition into the home was comfortable and well-managed, suggesting good intake procedures and supportive communication. The frequency of positive descriptors—kind, gentle, connected, committed—indicates consistent behavior across multiple caregivers rather than isolated good experiences.

    Facilities and environment receive favorable remarks as well. The home is described as clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with a large deck and pleasant outdoor living space that families appreciate. The physical setting is framed as both comfortable and safe, reinforcing the sense of well-being reported by reviewers. Location is noted positively (convenient Eastside), which may be important to families for visitation and coordination of care.

    Dining and social life are also praised. Meals are described as healthy, nutritious, and delicious, and reviewers appreciate celebratory traditions such as birthdays and holidays. The home’s willingness to welcome guests and create communal events contributes to a family atmosphere and adds to residents’ quality of life. While reviews emphasize social warmth and hospitality, they primarily focus on small-group, home-like activities rather than a broader calendar of structured programming—however, the celebrations called out suggest an active, personalized social environment.

    Notable patterns and limited concerns: nearly all feedback is uniformly positive, with no repeated operational complaints about cleanliness, staffing shortages, or administrative problems. One specific concern mentioned in the reviews is that some residents have frequent hospital visits; reviews frame this more as an observable health need of particular residents than as a failure of the home, and staff are noted to provide appropriate assistance around those events (e.g., feeding/meal support and hospital accompaniment). There is no consistent negative trend reported regarding care quality, responsiveness, or communication.

    In summary, Alpha Grace AFH is consistently described by reviewers as a compassionate, well-run adult family home where residents receive attentive, personalized 24-hour care in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Staff competence (both clinical and interpersonal), excellent meal service, a pleasant outdoor area, and a family-like culture that celebrates residents are the dominant positive themes. The only recurring concern is that some residents experience frequent hospitalizations, which appears related to resident health complexity rather than systemic problems at the facility. Based on the reviews provided, Alpha Grace AFH presents as a strongly recommended, resident-centered option with a standout caregiver presence and a high level of family satisfaction.

    Location

    Map showing location of Alpha Grace AFH

    About Alpha Grace AFH

    Alpha Grace AFH sits at 2421 159th Ave SE in Bellevue, WA, serving seniors in a peaceful setting that feels a bit like a relaxed beachside spot, with parks, rivers, and lakes nearby, and there's a calm rhythm about the place where seniors needing help with daily living can find comfort. The home is a licensed Adult Family Home, usually called AFH, and has space for up to 6 residents, all inside a house that's designed for community living and safety, so folks get support with things like bathing, dressing, and handling medicine, while also having some basic comforts like Wi-Fi and parking.

    This facility gets governed by the Washington Secretary of State, and Mahilet Hailemariam, who acts as the registered agent, operates from the same address, making it easy to keep things in order. The home files its reports on time, with the latest one turned in on October 4, 2023, and its legal status stays active, protected by a partnership structure called Alpha Grace Afh L.L.C. that's made to last. Though it doesn't give out specific prices, Alpha Grace AFH shows high ratings from people who have checked it out or lived there, earning strong marks in value, meals, building quality, staff, care, and overall experience, according to places like SeniorAdvisor.com.

    Alpha Grace AFH focuses on long-term care and serves seniors who need help not just with moving and grooming but also with keeping track of their medication or handling the memory problems that come with aging, so families usually find peace of mind in knowing loved ones are watched over, whether it's for regular nursing care, memory support, companion care, or for folks struggling with dementia or blindness. The home also provides respite care, adult day services, and caregiver support, and people can learn about senior housing, cost guides, medical alert systems, and safety features ranging from walk-in tubs to ID theft protection, making it easier for families to plan.

    The place also covers different living options, including independent living, senior apartments, condos, and townhomes, and while there aren't a lot of flashy amenities listed, the home offers essential service and a personalized approach in a caring environment. You won't find this facility listed with Medicare, and it's not CMS certified, but it's properly licensed at the state or local level, and it holds an expiration date of September 30, 2024, for its latest registration-though its intent is to operate for the long term, as its business rules allow it to keep going year after year. The focus always stays on the safety, comfort, and well-being of elderly residents needing care in King County, Bellevue.

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