The Glen Haven AFH in Everett, WA is a small adult family home licensed for 6 people, and the place has a calm, home-like feeling where seniors get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication, getting in and out of bed, and even more personal things like incontinence care. Staff are trained, professional, and compassionate, and they stay there around the clock, day and night, so someone's always ready to help, and there's an on-call nurse too, in case anything comes up. Residents can bring their pets because Glen Haven welcomes animals, and they've got gardens, a barbershop, parties for special times, a theatre, and a library with plenty of space to relax, read, or watch movies. The home has both one-bedroom and shared apartments in safe, easy-to-move-around designs, with everything on one level and close handicap access, so getting anywhere's not too hard for anyone who might not move like they used to.
The Glen Haven AFH has a family-style approach, so everyone eats chef-prepared meals together, and snacks are always around if someone gets hungry between times, and laundry's taken care of too, with all the housekeeping and maintenance done for the residents. The place offers wellness programs, massage therapy if someone wants it, and moving assistance for those coming in, and there's a concierge service for any special help folks might need. They know some people need extra care with memory issues or dementia like Alzheimer's, so they've got dedicated spaces and therapies for memory care that keep seniors safe, calm, and free from wandering off or getting mixed up, plus there's support for people who have Parkinson's, developmental issues, or mental health needs.
There's help for folks who need rehabilitation right there, and they offer respite care if families need a short break, and support for both active seniors and those who need more hands-on help. The home keeps visiting hours daily from 9 in the morning to 8 at night, and it's always supervised. The owners are experienced caregivers from the community, and they focus on keeping everyone's independence and dignity in mind, with care plans tailored for each person in the house. High-speed internet is on hand, so residents can keep in touch with family or just enjoy their own time online. The Glen Haven AFH does not take Medicare unless they're certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but their fees are usually lower than a full nursing home, and the homes are all licensed individually by local or state government. The Glen Haven AFH and its larger sister facility, The Terrace at Beverly Lake, serve folks in Snohomish County who want to stay in a warm, safe, and supportive home setting with plenty of attention to comfort and personal care.
