Seasons of Life is a senior care home on Mercer Island, WA, that welcomes cats and dogs along with their owners, which is something a lot of folks look for these days, and what you'll find here is a home-like setting with bright rooms and simple furnishings, where the staff helps residents with many different needs, whether it's bathing, dressing, walking, or toileting, and they can also handle medication reminders, wound care, and even speech or occupational therapy without any fuss. There's help for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and they've set up memory-enhancing activities and secure areas for safety, and they've got options for short stays if a caregiver needs a break, or for long-term care, even for those with more complex needs or who are non-ambulatory, with personalized service assessments to help figure out what everyone needs day to day.
The place takes in people who want independent living too, offering one-bedroom units, small studios, and shared spaces designed with function and safety in mind, so folks don't have to worry about maintenance, and staff can be on hand for anything from help with showering to two-person transfer needs around the clock, with awake personnel if that's required, along with 24/7 security and emergency response for peace of mind. If you like to keep busy, there are regular activities to enjoy like movie nights, arts and crafts, wellness and exercise programs, music, animal therapy, trips out for shopping or spiritual services, and there's a garden so you can get outdoors if you want, or settle in to read in the reading area, and there's a game room and fitness center for those who want to stay active inside.
Chefs prepare meals every day, offering vegetarian and kosher options, and they'll adjust the meals for folks who have diabetes or high blood pressure, with individualized help in the dining room for those who need it, and you'll find snacks, fresh coffee, and sometimes group meals prepared the old-fashioned way. Residents can use the salon and barbershop on site, or call a mobile hairdresser, and bathrooms are accessible with safety features like wheelchair showers and tubs, and the building has amenities like washers and dryers, cable TV, wifi, house cleaning, and regular health checks, plus parking for visitors if you're expecting company.
Seasons of Life is a licensed adult family home, sometimes called an adult foster home or a personal care home, depending on where you're from, and they have beds for up to six seniors in a comfortable, bright house instead of a big institution, with care levels ranging from independent and assisted living to nursing home and memory care, and they also work with residents needing high-acuity care, incontinence care, mental health support, or help with developmental disabilities, always with a focus on providing as much independence as possible, and if you or your loved ones need it, respite care is available to give caregivers a break now and then.
Staff jobs here include CNAs, nurses, and experienced caregivers, and the care team can help with home-cooked meals, activities, personal care, and health emergencies any hour of the day. Residents can travel to doctors' appointments or outings with help from staff, and the community is designed to give seniors comfort and support as they move through different seasons of life, all in a place that feels a little more like home, with visiting hours from 9:00am to 8:00pm, so friends and family can stop by without trouble.
