Evergreen Adult Family Home sits in a quiet part of the Cougar Hills neighborhood in Bellevue, Washington, surrounded by woods and far from city noise, and the home's small size means there's only room for six residents at a time, so everybody gets a lot of attention. The staff keeps the place safe with WanderGuard technology, and there are registered nurses in the home 24 hours a day who help with bathing, feeding, medicine, diabetes, and catheter care, plus they can manage difficult behaviors from residents who need memory care or dementia care. Evergreen's caregivers also help with incontinence management, Parkinson's care, and other high-acuity needs, so seniors with more complex health problems don't feel left out. Residents have choices for studios, single bedroom, or shared apartments, and each unit has air conditioning, cable TV, and showers that work for people in wheelchairs. The home doesn't allow smoking indoors and has room for both men and women residents, but not couples, and pets can stay with their owners.
Meals come three times a day and the cooks make meals for folks who need vegetarian, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, or low-salt diets-or no sugar at all-plus dining help is always there if anyone needs a hand. Residents can expect physical, occupational, and speech therapy on site, and there's a podiatrist who visits often. The staff handles medicine, laundry, regular cleaning, and will even manage pharmacy needs and falls prevention, and they keep the building fully secured at all times. There are dentist and doctor services on call. A nurse always pays close attention to every resident's well-being, and staff develop a custom care plan for each person. For those who need spiritual care, devotional services are part of the routine.
The building has a lot of places to gather, inside and out, including a game room, a library, an arts and crafts studio, a movie theater, an exercise room, and a garden patio, so there's plenty of ways to relax and get involved. People can take part in daily activities and fitness classes and there are always celebrations, live entertainment, parties, and outings planned, with transportation available for errands and appointments. Evergreen also handles hospice and respite care for families who need a break, and there's support for home care and independent living if residents want more freedom. Special trained staff look after residents with memory issues or dementia, with attention to giving every person as much independence as possible. The home keeps a ratio of about one caregiver for every three residents, so help is never far away. Seniors here enjoy privacy, comfort, and a family-like environment, and Evergreen stands out for the sincere effort all staff make to create a personal, safe, and warm setting.
