1st Loving Place Adult Family Home

    9607 S 243rd St, Kent, WA, 98030
    4.4 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, caring staff; safety concerns

    I'm very pleased overall - the staff are genuinely caring and family-like, Cosmina's hands-on leadership shows, and my loved one has a private, spotless room in a quiet, homey first-floor house with trees, birds and good food. Care is attentive, personalized and full of kind gestures (manicures, hair coloring); the environment feels nurturing and supportive. Social/mental stimulation for residents is limited, and I did experience one serious safety concern with an unsafe van driver and occasional negative staff conduct that needs addressing. Even so, I felt my family member was well cared for and in good hands.

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    4.44 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • meticulously clean facility
    • home-like, comfortable atmosphere
    • quiet, residential location
    • private/own rooms
    • good food
    • caring and compassionate staff
    • approachable, hands-on owner/management (Cosmina)
    • personalized and attentive care
    • family-like, nurturing environment
    • pleasant natural views and sounds (trees, birds)
    • personal grooming/appearance care (nails, hair coloring)

    Cons

    • limited social interaction among residents
    • limited mental stimulation/activities
    • reported unsafe behavior by van driver
    • reported negative staff conduct/safety concern

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is strongly positive with recurring emphasis on cleanliness, a warm home-like atmosphere, and highly attentive, compassionate staff. Multiple reviewers highlight that the facility is "meticulously clean," quiet, and comfortable — an intimate, first-floor family-home setting rather than an institutional environment. Many comments describe the place as inviting, nurturing, and supportive, with a level of personalized attention that makes residents and families feel "safe and in good hands."

    Facilities and environment are consistently praised: reviewers mention a well-kept, tidy home on a quiet street, private rooms, and pleasant natural elements such as views of trees and sky and the sound of birds. The setting is described as cozy and homey, contributing to a calm, restful atmosphere. The physical environment appears to support residents who value privacy, tranquility, and a small-scale residential feel rather than bustling common areas.

    Staffing and care quality emerge as the strongest theme. Reviews repeatedly call out caring, compassionate, family-like staff and an approachable, hands-on owner/manager (named Cosmina in the summaries). Specific examples of personalized attention — such as grooming help and hair coloring — reinforce the perception of individualized, hands-on care. Multiple reviewers use words like "kind," "loving," "attentive," and "supportive," suggesting staff approach is warm and relationship-focused. Leadership is noted as engaged and present, which reviewers link to the overall quality of care.

    Day-to-day living details are also positive: reviewers note good food and a genuinely inviting environment. The combination of attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and home-cooked meals paints a picture of consistently supportive daily care. The small, family-run scale likely enables the personalized services and gestures many reviewers appreciated.

    However, there are clear and important limitations flagged in the reviews. Several reviewers point out limited social interaction among residents and limited mental stimulation or activity offerings. This suggests the home prioritizes personal care and a quiet environment over structured group activities or cognitive engagement programs. For prospective residents who need or expect robust social programming, cognitive stimulation, or frequent group activities, this could be a meaningful drawback.

    A distinct and serious concern appears in at least one review: reports of an unsafe van driver and other negative staff conduct. While the majority of feedback emphasizes safety and compassionate care, this allegation is significant and should be investigated further by families considering placement. It indicates an isolated but important safety/behavior issue involving transportation and possibly staff professionalism that conflicts with the otherwise overwhelmingly positive portrayals.

    In summary, 1st Loving Place Adult Family Home is consistently described as a very clean, calm, and homey facility offering highly personalized, compassionate care under engaged leadership. It is well suited for individuals who prioritize a quiet, family-like setting, individualized attention, and physical comfort. Prospective residents and families should, however, ask specific questions about social programming and mental-stimulation activities if these are priorities. They should also raise and verify any safety procedures around transportation and staff conduct — including driver screening, driver policies, staff training, incident reporting, and references — to address the isolated but serious concerns mentioned in the reviews. A site visit to observe mealtimes, meet staff (including the manager), and review the activity schedule and safety policies is recommended to validate the fit for an individual's needs.

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    About 1st Loving Place Adult Family Home

    1st Loving Place Adult Family Home in Kent, Washington, sits in a sunny and quiet neighborhood filled with natural light and many flowers, making it a calm spot for seniors who want a home-like setting. The house is licensed for five residents and lets people live with pets if they want, as long as certain rules are followed. The home offers both private and shared rooms, and some rooms have shared baths. There's support for two-person transfers, along with equipment like Hoyer lifts, ventilators, and support for people who use trachs. The team can handle many care needs, such as diabetes that needs insulin shots, people using TPN, and those who need breathing support with a ventilator. Residents with Parkinson's Disease or a history of a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) get extra attention through special programs. There's also care for bariatric, mental, and behavioral health conditions along with dementia and developmental disabilities.

    Medicaid is accepted right away, and families can use Medicaid spend down or VA contracts. While Medicare isn't accepted unless the home has CMS certification, most long-term payment options will work. The home is CNA owned and managed, giving hands-on care day and night. Services cover adult care, memory care, hospice, assisted living, skilled nursing, and even in-home health. The place is open to LGBT+ residents and their families. The rooms here are large and bright, making daily life more comfortable. Visiting hours run each day from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The affordable cost compared to a nursing home makes this a practical choice for people looking for a smaller, peaceful setting where staff know each resident well and families can feel at ease with their relatives in good hands.

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