Lake Heights Senior Care AFH sits in Bellevue, WA, close to parks like Luther Burbank Park and Bellevue Downtown Park, with restaurants such as Chick-Fil-A and Din Tai Fung nearby, so residents can see a bit of everything if they like, and there're plenty of pharmacies around, including Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy, Safeway Pharmacy, and Walgreens, along with healthcare options like UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center, Allegro Pediatrics, and Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic just a short trip away, which families seem to appreciate. This adult family home has a warm, welcoming atmosphere where both men and women can receive care 24 hours a day and staff respond quickly to personal needs, so people get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication, and managing things like diabetes or incontinence, and for those who need it, they offer memory care in a safe setting to help residents with dementia or Alzheimer's.
Residents can pick between private or semi-private accommodations, all with access to wheelchair accessible showers and private bathrooms, plus there's plenty of space indoors and out for relaxing or visiting with others, and you'll always notice the place is kept clean and peaceful. The kitchen staff cooks up three meals a day with nutritious choices, offering vegetarian and kosher meals when needed, and the smell of food cooking seems to fill the house in the mornings. Activities happen both onsite and offsite, so folks have a chance to engage mentally and socially, and on top of that, there are onsite devotional gatherings for anyone who wants to take part. There's a beautician available for regular grooming, and beauty and barber services help residents look and feel their best, plus Wi-Fi is available for staying in touch, and you'll find the place allows for pets, which adds a bit of hominess.
Lake Heights Senior Care AFH provides care for residents with higher medical needs, offering skilled nursing, therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and there's always a nurse or doctor on call if something comes up, including podiatry or dental services when those are needed. The staff provides specialized support for people with mental health needs or developmental disabilities, and for families who might need a short break, they also offer respite or short-term stays, as well as hospice care when that becomes necessary. The adult family home keeps a strong policy of no smoking indoors and does its best to keep things safe and healthy. Resident parking is available, and complimentary transportation helps folks get to appointments or outings, while nearby light rail stations make travel for visitors flexible. Visitors are welcome most of the day, with hours posted between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm, and the staff works to make every day pleasant with patience and attention, fostering a sense of comfort for everyone who lives there. The house is recognized for its attentive, loving care and the cheerful attitude of the staff, which seems to matter most to those who call Lake Heights home, even though costs here are a bit higher than some places in the area.
