Twilight Adult Family Homes

    9747 SE 40th, Mercer Island, WA 98040
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Mom feels right at home

    My mom has felt at home since we moved her in - the staff are terrific: polite, helpful and genuinely caring in a warm, loving atmosphere. The facility is very clean, the food tastes and smells great, and she has her own cozy room. I'm very pleased with her care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.67·(3)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, polite, and helpful staff
    • Caring, loving atmosphere that makes residents feel at home
    • Private rooms (own room)
    • Good-tasting food with appealing aroma
    • Very clean facility

    Cons

    • Small room size
    • Communication needs improvement

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Twilight Adult Family Homes is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing the quality of staff interactions and the homelike atmosphere. The dominant theme is that staff are terrific: reviewers repeatedly use words such as friendly, polite, helpful, caring, and loving. That combination of descriptors indicates that caregivers not only perform their duties competently but also convey warmth and emotional support, helping residents — in particular one reviewer’s mother — feel comfortable and at home.

    Care quality and staff behavior stand out as the facility’s greatest strengths. The repeated mentions of staff being polite, helpful, and caring suggest consistency in day-to-day interactions. Reviewers attribute a welcoming, loving atmosphere to the staff, which often matters as much as clinical care for resident wellbeing. Although the reviews do not provide clinical outcome details, the uniformly positive language about staff implies high satisfaction with personal care, attentiveness, and the interpersonal aspects of caregiving.

    Facility attributes are mixed but largely favorable. A clear positive is the availability of private rooms, which many residents and families value for privacy and personalization. Cleanliness is also called out explicitly as “very clean,” indicating that housekeeping and infection-control practices are noticeable and appreciated. However, private rooms are described as small, which is the principal physical drawback mentioned. Small room size can affect storage, mobility, and the ability to accommodate visitors or personal belongings; this is the only recurring facility-related concern in the reviews.

    Dining is another notable positive theme. Reviewers describe the food as good and specifically mention that it smells good, a sensory detail that reinforces overall satisfaction with meal quality and preparation. While there is no detailed menu feedback or notes on dietary accommodations, the general praise for food and aroma suggests meals are appealing and contribute positively to residents’ daily experience.

    The most significant operational concern raised is communication. One review explicitly states that communication needs improvement. This indicates potential gaps in information flow between staff and families or among staff shifts. The reviews do not elaborate on the type of communication problems (timeliness, clarity, responsiveness), so it is not possible to specify exact failure modes. Nonetheless, communication issues are important because they can affect family trust, care coordination, and the timely handling of resident needs.

    There is limited information about activities, medical services, management responsiveness beyond the communication note, or clinical care specifics. The absence of commentary in these areas means they cannot be positively or negatively assessed based on the provided reviews. Potential residents and families seeking a more complete picture should request details about programming, medical oversight, staffing ratios, and examples of how communication is handled.

    In conclusion, Twilight Adult Family Homes appears to excel in creating a warm, caring environment supported by friendly, attentive staff, with strengths in cleanliness and meal quality. The provision of private rooms is a plus, though those rooms are described as small. The primary area for improvement is communication, which should be clarified and strengthened to match the high marks in staff warmth and facility upkeep. Overall, the reviews suggest a reliable, home-like setting with a few practical caveats that prospective residents and families should discuss prior to placement.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Twilight Adult Family Homes

    Twilight Adult Family Homes is located at 9747 SE 40th, Mercer Island, WA, 98040.

    About Twilight Adult Family Homes

    Twilight Adult Family Homes sits on Mercer Island and offers a homelike place for older adults who need extra help with daily living, with three small, private homes where only six residents live in each one, which means staff can really focus on what each person needs-helping with bathing, getting dressed, moving safely from place to place, managing medications, and even things like grooming with a stylist who comes right to the home, so nobody has to worry about going out if that's hard. The homes are set up to feel comfortable, not at all like an institution, and residents are treated to regular meals-three per day-and snacks, with staff able to make changes for special diets like diabetes or high blood pressure if families ask. People get support for personal and health needs, but the staff also work to give peace of mind to the families, since the homes have 24-hour care from trained caregivers and nurses, who know how to help with memory issues, Alzheimer's, dementia, mobility challenges, and even incontinence.

    Twilight Adult Family Homes provides both private and shared rooms for residents over 62 years old, with all utilities except personal phone service included, and cable TV in every room, which is nice if someone wants to just relax and watch something familiar. Folks can join group meals, outings to parks, movie nights, workout sessions, music therapy, animal therapy, and special events, and there are spaces for games, a book room, a sauna or jacuzzi, and even a chapel for those who want a quiet place for faith. Staff will help organize transportation to doctor visits, shopping, or faith activities, so no one has to feel stuck inside. People looking for temporary help can use Twilight for short-term respite care to give family caregivers a break.

    Twilight Adult Family Homes stands out because it's small, with each home holding just six residents, so the staff can really get to know everyone and keep watch on those who need memory care, with trained nurses on site to prevent wandering and ensure safety. They welcome adults with special needs like blindness, hearing loss, diabetes, memory loss, and other conditions, and people often say the staff are friendly and helpful, making the homes a pleasant place to live. Residents get help with laundry, housekeeping, and everyday chores, and there are visiting hours daily, so friends and family can come by often. It's a peaceful spot with well-kept homes, offering care for adults who need assisted living, Alzheimer's care, help with mental health or developmental disabilities, and a place that supports independent living as much as possible within a family-style setting.

    People often ask...

    Twilight Adult Family Homes offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 9747 SE 40th, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

    No, Twilight Adult Family Homes does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number103100
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity5 residents
    Special certificationMental Health, Dementia
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    10

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    01 Jul 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to safety and medication management, including improper device storage, unclear orders, and inadequate documentation.
    • WAC 388-76-10650Medical devices
    • WAC 388-76-10430Medication system
    • WAC 388-76-10350Assessment updates
    • WAC 388-76-10475Medication log
    • WAC 388-76-10350Assessment updates
    01 Jan 2025Inspection
    Investigators identified deficiencies in medication management, staff documentation, posters for resident rights, and safety/maintenance; improvements were needed.
    • WAC 388-76-10430Medication system
    • WAC 388-76-10198Adult family home Personnel records
    • WAC 388-76-10525Resident rights Postings
    • WAC 388-76-10750Safety and maintenance
    04 Jun 2024Investigation
    Found a deficiency for staff sharing bedrooms with a resident, indicating noncompliance with bedroom-sharing rules.
    • WAC 388-76-10685Bedrooms

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