Cartier's Adult Family Home sits in Lakewood, WA, and gives care in a small, homey setting with only 6 licensed beds, which means folks can get more personal attention than in bigger places, and you'll see right away the rooms are set up to feel like a real home, with private bathrooms in some rooms and shared ones in others, regular beds, phones, and a TV for each resident, plus extra storage for personal things and views looking out onto either the community or a large patio with mountain views. The backyard's fenced for added safety, and there's a courtyard and a garden where residents can sit, walk around, or simply enjoy some sunshine and fresh air, and that's nice for those who like being outside without worry. Residents can bring dogs and cats, and there's room outside for pets and even a smoking area, but smoking's outside only to keep the inside comfortable for everyone.
The home gives 24-hour care, always with at least two caregivers on shift, including Certified Nursing Assistants or a nurse, and there's night staff and a resident manager who actually lives in the house, so help is always right there, which comes in handy when folks need things like bathing, grooming, support with eating, dressing, or even higher needs like diabetes care, wound care, mental health help, and support for cancer or dementia. The home's a good fit for folks with Alzheimer's or memory trouble, since it's designed to cut down on confusion and prevent wandering, and has a specialized memory care option that comes with personalized plans and activity programs meant to keep minds active and provide safety and comfort, and for those who need hospice care or just a short stay to give family a break, respite care is offered, too.
Meals get cooked right at home, and they cover special diets, including vegetarian and kosher, and snacks and nutritional shakes are always around if somebody needs an extra boost, and caregivers will help those who need it at meal times. Laundry, personal grooming like nail care and haircuts, and all the daily personal care including supplying briefs is all part of what's done by staff, and if a resident needs to get to the doctor or go out for shopping or activities, there's transportation provided and trips into the community, even outings like visits to places such as Ocean Shores, which can bring a bit of change and fun.
Inside, there are indoor and outdoor places to meet other residents, with Wi-Fi available, a shared TV in the common living area, and activities run by a team of activity staff, keeping social and mental health strong, and there are devotional services, both Christian and general, for those who want them, right in the home or out in the community. Staff speak both English and Spanish, so communication's usually easy, and they'll work together with doctors on things like medication, diabetic care, and any medical plans, while the home accepts Medicaid and private pay but will not take Medicare unless certified.
Care here covers physical, mental, and memory health, always keeping in mind a person's own needs, with care extending through end-of-life if a resident wants to stay in the home. Both men and women are welcome, the home is LGBTQ friendly, and the staff have training for developmental disabilities as well. Every resident gets their own care plan, and families get some peace knowing someone is always looking out for their loved ones in a setting that feels more like a family than an institution, and for folks who like to stay connected, each room has access to Wi-Fi and phone service, and the house always keeps visiting hours from 9:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night, which makes it easier for family and friends to come by.
