AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Compassionate care despite facility issues

    Overall I'm pleased - the small facility offers personalized, compassionate care and the staff consistently go the extra mile; my loved one is comfortable. Management and the building need work (absent director, forgotten appointment, shabby/dark interior, few activities) and the food is just OK, but I still intend to move another family member here because of the excellent hands-on care.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive staff
    • High-quality, personalized/individualized care
    • Staff regularly go the extra mile
    • Small, homelike setting
    • Overall good care/services
    • Family members feel comfortable with care
    • Some families would consider placing other loved ones here
    • Food is acceptable/okay

    Cons

    • Absent or inconsistent director/leadership
    • Administrative errors (forgotten appointments)
    • Perception of poor management
    • Shabby or poorly maintained facility appearance
    • Dark interior and frequently dim or off lighting
    • Limited resident activities
    • Some residents expressed unhappiness

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Peaceful Villa is mixed but leans positive on care quality and staff performance while raising notable concerns about management and the physical environment. Multiple reviewers emphasize strong, compassionate hands-on caregiving in a small, intimate setting; however, recurring issues around leadership, facility upkeep, and activity programming temper the overall impression. Families appear generally reassured about day-to-day care of their loved ones, yet they also report operational and environmental shortcomings that could affect resident well-being and visitor perception.

    Care quality and staff behavior are the strongest themes across the reviews. Several summaries explicitly call out "amazing staff," "excellent care," and "compassionate staff," with multiple mentions that staff "went the extra mile." The small facility size is highlighted positively in this context because it enables more personalized and individualized attention. Reviewers say they are comfortable with the care their loved ones receive and one even indicates intent to move another family member to the facility. These consistent remarks point to a dependable, relationship-driven caregiving culture where residents receive attentive support and families feel reassured about clinical and daily care aspects.

    In contrast, the facility's physical condition and ambiance raise clear concerns. Words like "shabby facility," "dark interior," and "lights off" recur in the reviews, indicating issues with maintenance, lighting, and general presentation. A dim or poorly maintained environment can negatively affect residents' mood and visitor confidence; combined with reports of "unhappy residents," these descriptions suggest that the building's upkeep and atmosphere may not align with the otherwise strong caregiving staff. The physical shortcomings likely represent a visible and palpable downside for prospective families during tours or visits.

    Dining and activities receive more moderate, mixed feedback. Food is described as "okay," suggesting it is neither a standout nor a major failing—satisfactory but not noteworthy. Activities are identified as "few," which signals limited engagement programming. For a small facility, constrained activity offerings may be a resource or staffing issue, but it remains a meaningful negative for residents who need social, cognitive, or recreational stimulation. The combination of modest dining and sparse activities could reduce quality-of-life benefits beyond direct care needs.

    Management and administrative reliability emerge as significant concerns. Several reviews mention an "absent director," appointments being forgotten, and general impressions of "poor management." These points indicate inconsistent leadership presence and communication breakdowns in scheduling or resident coordination. Administrative lapses, such as forgotten appointments, directly affect families' trust and can undermine the positive perceptions earned by caregiving staff. Poor management also often correlates with maintenance shortfalls and limited programming, which is consistent with the facility appearance and activity criticisms noted above.

    Taken together, the pattern is clear: Peaceful Villa excels in hands-on caregiving and offers a small, personalized environment where staff are compassionate and families feel comfortable with clinical care. However, prospective residents and their families should be aware of operational and environmental drawbacks—specifically leadership consistency, administrative reliability, facility maintenance and lighting, and limited activities. When considering this facility, it's advisable to verify current management staffing and responsiveness, request a recent maintenance or inspection record, tour the facility during daytime hours to assess lighting and condition, and ask about the activity calendar and plans for program expansion. These targeted inquiries will help weigh the strong caregiving against the facility and management concerns documented in the reviews.

    Location

    Map showing location of Peaceful Villa

    About Peaceful Villa

    Peaceful Villa Adult Family Home sits out in rural Ferndale, WA, where you'll find tall trees, flowers, lots of birds, and peaceful park-like grounds that get cared for all year. The place only takes six residents, so folks get to know each other and the pace stays calm and quiet. Staff keep things safe day and night, especially for those who may wander, and they pay close attention to people's health, helping with everything from medication to bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting around wherever needed, and there's a registered nurse right on site, plus doctors and specialists stop by. Rooms have internet, cable TV, wheelchair-accessible showers, and people can decorate their space with personal items to feel more at home. Residents can pick between private or shared bedrooms, and there are kitchenettes in-room if someone wants a snack or to warm up their tea. The whole building is small and looks more like someone's house than a big facility, and laundry and housekeeping get taken care of as well.

    Meals get cooked fresh every day and are served three times daily, with choices for folks who have diabetes or other health concerns, and lots of people say the food tastes home-made. The community gets together for things like movie nights, board games, gardening, music, art, and animal therapy, and every week there's devotional services for those who'd like them, plus scheduled trips out for errands or appointments because there's help with transportation too. Residents can sit outside on the grounds, walk around the yard, or visit the reading room, fitness area, jacuzzi, or steam room, and if someone needs a haircut or a new style, a mobile hairdresser can come by. The aides know how to help with memory care, development disabilities, and mental health, and people who need diabetic or incontinence care get the help they need with dignity.

    There's always someone to lend a hand, whether it's with toileting, bathing, or eating, and staff make it a point to support whatever daily tasks are hardest. People can join physical and wellness programs to stay active if they like, and evenings sometimes mean community events so no one feels left out. Families and friends can visit between 9 in the morning and 8 at night. Peaceful Villa holds a Washington Department of Social Services license, certification number 75, and takes private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, with prices for assisted living starting at $3,000 per month, depending on care and room choice. The home keeps a family feel, giving seniors a chance to live with comfort, safety, and some independence, surrounded by nature and friendly faces.

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