Quality Care Adult Family Home

    4530 64th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98513
    4.3 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Beautiful, clean home but understaffed

    I liked the beautiful, clean home with amazing private rooms, scratch-made meals, and knowledgeable on-duty staff - a doctor even comes to give meds and night care is available. My main concern was staffing: about 1 caregiver for 6 residents, and the lone, young caregiver often seemed overwhelmed; staff and management also spent downtime on phones. Overall promising, but understaffing and a lack of personable attention left me hesitant.

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    4.25 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Night care offered
    • Knowledgeable on-duty staff
    • Clean and well-kept facility
    • Home-cooked, scratch-made meals
    • Doctor visits to administer medication
    • Amazing, easy-to-work-with staff
    • Beautiful home environment
    • Private rooms

    Cons

    • Staff frequently on phones during downtime
    • Management on phones / less engaged
    • Could be more personable
    • Residents could use more company / limited socialization
    • Poor staff-to-resident ratio (1 caregiver for 6 residents)
    • Concerns about caregiver experience (caregiver looked young)
    • Uncomfortable with only one caregiver on shift
    • Lack of photos provided for the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans positive on the tangible aspects of the home and the basic quality of care, while expressing clear concerns about staffing levels, staff engagement, and social interaction for residents. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness and aesthetics of the house, the quality of the private rooms, and the home-style, scratch-made meals. Clinical care elements are also noted positively: reviewers mention knowledgeable on-duty staff and that a doctor comes to the home to administer medicine, and that night care is available. Several comments explicitly describe staff as “amazing” and “easy to work with,” indicating that when interactions go well the staff are seen as competent and helpful.

    Care quality and medical oversight appear competent based on the reviews. The presence of a visiting doctor for medication administration and references to knowledgeable on-duty staff suggest the facility can meet medical needs and provide oversight beyond basic caregiving. Night care being offered is a clear plus for families needing 24-hour coverage and indicates an organizational commitment to continuous care. These strengths are important for prospective residents with medical needs or families seeking reassurance about clinical supervision.

    Staffing and staff behavior are the most recurring concerns. Multiple reviewers pointed out a poor staff-to-resident ratio, specifically a note of one caregiver for six residents, and some felt uncomfortable with only a single caregiver on shift. One reviewer remarked that the caregiver “looked young,” implying concerns about experience or ability to manage heavier care needs alone. In addition to staffing levels, reviewers observed staff and management using phones during downtime. This phone use raised perceptions of inattentiveness or lack of engagement, and some reviewers explicitly said staff and management could be more personable. These comments indicate that while staff competence is acknowledged, visibility, presence, and perceived attentiveness are inconsistent.

    Socialization and quality-of-life issues also appear as a notable theme. Reviewers commented that residents “could use more company” and implied limited activities or staff-driven engagement with residents. That ties back to staffing concerns: with fewer caregivers per resident, there may be less time for one-on-one social interaction, meaningful activities, or companionship. For families valuing social engagement and regular personal interaction, these comments will be important to consider.

    Facilities and dining receive consistently positive feedback. The home is described as beautiful and well-kept, with amazing private rooms and scratch-made meals. These elements contribute positively to residents’ day-to-day living experience and can offset some staffing concerns for families focused on comfort, cleanliness, and quality food. One practical area for improvement noted by reviewers is the lack of photos; prospective residents and families would benefit from photos to better assess rooms and common areas before visiting.

    In summary, Quality Care Adult Family Home demonstrates several strengths: a clean, attractive facility with private rooms, good home-cooked meals, on-site medical attention from a visiting doctor, and staff who are described as capable and easy to work with. However, the recurring concerns around staffing levels, the presence and demeanor of staff and management (including phone use and perceived lack of personability), and limited social interaction for residents are significant. These issues suggest that the facility may provide solid clinical and environmental care but could improve in staffing coverage, staff training or supervision around engagement, and offering more social activities or company for residents. Prospective families should weigh the strong environmental and medical positives against the reported staffing and engagement limitations and consider asking the facility specific questions about caregiver ratios, experience levels, activity schedules, and policies on staff phone use and resident interaction.

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    About Quality Care Adult Family Home

    Quality Care Adult Family Home sits in a private house over in Lacey, WA, where up to six residents can live together in a peaceful setting, and people like a quiet place because it feels more like home, with French doors that open to a sunny deck in some of the rooms, a walk-in closet with plenty of storage, and a semi-private bathroom with a roll-in shower for those who need it. The home holds a current license, License Number 751304, and is regularly watched by local groups, the Department of Aging, and Veteran's Services, but doesn't take Medicare and never claims any fancy awards or certifications. Folks pay privately or use Medicaid for services here.

    Staff members help people with personal care, housekeeping, group meals, and activities throughout the day, making sure each person gets the care they need, whether that's high-acuity care, medication management, help with diabetes, non-ambulatory needs, or incontinence support, and they also help those who have dementia, mental health concerns, or developmental disabilities. There's 24-hour staffing, and visiting hours run from nine in the morning until eight at night, which gives family lots of time to stop by. The home provides kosher and vegetarian meals, wheelchair-accessible showers, and bathtubs for those who require them, and there's always some activity going on-from programs that help people stay sharp and social, to events meant to help new friendships grow. Families say the staff help them understand what kind of care their relatives need and guide them in picking the right options, and that seems to matter a lot for folks who're just starting out trying to decide what's best for their loved one.

    People can find transportation and parking if they visit, and respite or short-term stays are possible. The place also tries to make sure each person feels like they belong, with room choices so each senior can settle in and decorate, making it feel like their own. Nearby, there are medical centers, doctors, pharmacies, and things to do, and for folks who want to keep busy, there's a regular list of activities and outings that keep everyone active and involved. The business opens early, from five in the morning, and closes at nine at night on weekdays (or 5:30 p.m. on weekends), so staff stay available for those longer days. Verified reviews on SeniorAdvisor.com rate Quality Care Adult Family Home as "Very Good," with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars, and the reviews mention first-hand experiences from real families. There's no published information about prices, but it's one of the smaller homes in Thurston County and fits into what people call Adult Foster Homes, Personal Care Homes, or Assisted Living Homes, depending on the state. The home belongs to AFHC and goes by Quality Care Adult Family Home - Olympia Inc, serving seniors in Olympia and Lacey with patience, simple comforts, and practical care for those later years.

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