Amani Adult Family Home

    1635 S 264th Pl, Des Moines, WA, 98198
    3.3 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Welcoming staff but crowded layout

    I moved into a shared room and struggled at first, but it's much smoother now. Staff are welcoming, supportive, and forthcoming with information - they've accommodated my eating habits and meals/activities/cleanliness are 5/5. The living room is crowded, the dark décor and awkward angles/sharp turns make maneuvering a concern. I have a good connection despite the long distance, but because of the crowding and layout this would be my second choice.

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    3.33 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Welcoming, friendly staff
    • Staff forthcoming and transparent with information
    • Strong, consistent communication from staff
    • Supportive staff during resident transitions
    • Good personal connection with staff (including for long-distance families)
    • Accommodates dietary and eating habit needs
    • High ratings for meals, activities, and cleanliness
    • Resident adjustment improves over time

    Cons

    • Dark décor and potentially dim environment
    • Awkward layout with sharp angles and turns
    • Mobility and maneuverability concerns for residents
    • Crowded communal living room
    • Shared rooms that reduce privacy
    • Initial transition struggles for some residents
    • Considered a potential 'second choice' by some families

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is cautiously positive, with the strongest and most consistent praise directed at the staff and the quality of everyday care. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as welcoming, supportive, and forthcoming with information. Communication is highlighted as a clear strength—families report good, consistent updates and feel a personal connection with caregivers, even when contact is maintained from a long distance. Several notes emphasize that staff assisted residents through an initially difficult transition and that, over time, the move-in and adjustment process became smoother, indicating staff attentiveness and persistence in supporting new residents.

    Care quality and day-to-day services are viewed favorably. Multiple reviewers rate meals, activities, and cleanliness highly, and specific mention is made of the home's willingness and ability to accommodate individual eating habits and dietary needs. This suggests that meal service is both well executed and flexible to resident preferences. Activities appear to be engaging enough to earn high marks in the small sample of reviews, and cleanliness is consistently rated well, pointing to reliable housekeeping and maintenance routines.

    Facility and layout issues are the most notable concerns. Several reviewers call out the décor as dark and mention an awkward floor plan characterized by sharp angles and turns. These physical design elements raise practical worries about maneuverability and safety, particularly for residents with limited mobility or those using assistive devices. The communal living room is described as crowded, and there are references to shared rooms that reduce privacy. These aspects of the physical environment may negatively affect comfort, accessibility, and the sense of personal space for some residents.

    Transition experiences show a pattern: some residents struggled initially with the move but improved over time as staff support continued. This indicates good follow-through on care and communication, but it also underscores that the first few weeks or months can be challenging. A small number of reviewers characterize the facility as a 'second choice,' which may reflect trade-offs families make—valuing staff and services while being less satisfied with the physical environment or rooming arrangements.

    In summary, Amani Adult Family Home appears to deliver strong interpersonal care and dependable day-to-day services—particularly around meals, activities, and cleanliness—with staff who are communicative, supportive, and attentive to individual needs. The primary areas for improvement are physical: the interior décor, spatial layout, and communal area crowding, which can create mobility and privacy concerns. Prospective residents and families should weigh the high level of staff engagement and service quality against the facility's layout and rooming configurations, and consider an in-person visit to assess lighting, maneuverability, and shared-space comfort before deciding. If care continuity, communication, and meal accommodations are top priorities, Amani scores well; if private rooms, open bright spaces, and easy maneuverability are critical, families may want to compare alternatives or ask about room options and accommodations.

    Location

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    About Amani Adult Family Home

    Amani Adult Family Home sits in a quiet, tree-filled area of Des Moines, Washington, not too far from Saltwater State Park and the MaST Center Aquarium, and you'll notice right away that they keep things simple and easy for residents, with six beds in a cozy, home-like atmosphere, and neighbors like COURTLY HOME, Becky AFH, BAYSIDE, ANGELWINGS GROUP, ANGELS CARE, and Abbaye Angel all offering similar small group care. People who live here often need help with daily things like bathing, dressing, cooking, or reminders for medicine, and the home makes sure there's always staff awake and alert 24 hours a day, with nurses, a doctor, and a dentist available if needed, and therapists in speech, occupational, and physical care coming in for those who need them, and you'll find staff are careful to watch out for anyone prone to wandering, with technology that sends alerts if someone goes out. Residents get three meals a day, including vegetarian choices, and can join activities both inside and outside the house, with time for things like socializing in living rooms, getting a haircut in the beauty salon, and even joining off-site Christian and devotional services, all while keeping the place smoke-free inside and making sure it's easy to get around using wheelchairs or walkers, plus outdoor areas for fresh air. Quiet rules mean people can feel safe, and the rooms come with private bathrooms and plenty of safety features, and for those bursts of company, there's resident and guest parking, along with visiting spots for relatives, while pets are welcome too. High acuity care, diabetic care, hospice, respite stays, memory care, and even skilled nursing are all options for people as their needs change, and they try to keep everyone comfortable whether they walk on their own or need help staying mobile. The home is part of Purple Door, LLC, licensed under #752410, focusing on adults aged 55 and up, though they don't state a specific minimum age, and they'll accept either men or women. No smoking is allowed inside, and people have their pick of indoor and outdoor common spaces, while rides for medical appointments and errands are arranged as needed, and the home is close to shops, restaurants, doctors, hospitals, and places to enjoy nature. Residents can count on kind and trained staff who help with all activities of daily living, including medicine, incontinence care, and anything that helps them keep some independence while feeling at home. The community's rated as "Very Good" with 3.5 stars based on reviews, and though there's nothing fancy or over-the-top, there's a focus on a caring, neat, peaceful group home, where people keep their dignity and can enjoy a safe, pleasant daily life surrounded by friendly faces.

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