Sunshine Adult Family Homes in Kirkland, Washington, sits at 11312 NE 147th St and has another location close by at 13521 116th Ave NE. This community specializes in Memory Care and has helped seniors for over 30 years. The homes have private rooms, most with private full bathrooms, and each has wheelchair accessible showers with no stairs, so folks with walkers or wheelchairs can get around. You'll find a bed capacity of 10 or less, giving it a quieter, home-like feel, and the cheerful common areas always offer snacks, drinks, and a chance to visit.
The staff gives 24-hour care, with someone always awake, and there's RN supervision for more complex needs. They help residents with medication and health care, such as diabetic care, high acuity care, Parkinson's, and non-ambulatory care. They handle memory problems like dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as incontinence help and mental health care, and can support those with developmental disabilities. The community can residents around if needed and offers hospice and respite care for short stays.
Each room has an emergency call button and features like air conditioning and a back-up generator. Bath tubs are available, and the inside is kept pleasant with regular housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal. Meals fit many diets, including vegetarian and kosher needs, and there's an effort to serve dementia-friendly menu options. Private suites, one-bedroom suites, and communal living options are available. Pets are allowed, both cats and dogs, so folks can bring a furry friend.
Sunshine Adult Family Homes organizes on-site activities and offers off-site devotional services. There's a beauty shop, library, accessible gardens, and even chapel services. Residents can join in entertainment like movies, games, and sing-a-longs, and there's internet and computer access, plus a personalized plan for each person. Transportation help is provided, sometimes complimentary, and the location keeps you near parks, pharmacies, physicians, cafes, and theaters, with parking for visitors and nearby public transit.
The homes are smoke-free indoors and mainly welcome male residents, with females allowed in certain cases. Doctors, nurses, podiatrists, dentists, home health nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists regularly visit. Pharmacy and prescription services are available, and there are also birthday and holiday celebrations. The grounds are fenced for safety and the landscaping is well-tended. Sunshine Adult Family Homes focuses on preserving each person's dignity and well-being, tailoring support to each resident so their unique needs get met in a warm, respectful setting.
