Best Health Family Home sits in Newcastle, WA, tucked near Lake Washington and Coal Creek Natural Area, offering care for up to six residents in a home-like setting where folks can choose private bedrooms with a lot of closet space or go for semi-private living quarters if they like sharing, and it's been owned and run by Anita Hoffman, who's a Registered Nurse and also a Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner, since 1994 through Heritage Home Care, so families looking for experience and stability might take comfort in that. The staff here work hard to give personal care, helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, health checks, and even spoon feeding if that's what someone needs, and they handle more than simple needs too since they provide diabetic management, Parkinson's care, dementia and Alzheimer's support, mental health, development disabilities, stroke, and cancer care, with nurses on site to give injections and handle special medical concerns, and doctors available for urgent calls and regular medication checks, plus podiatrists come by as needed. Best Health Family Home has 24-hour care with all meals provided by a chef, and they can do special diets like vegetarian or kosher, as well as snacks any time through the day, which the residents can enjoy together in the dining area or maybe outdoors if the weather's good since there are walking trails and safe grounds, plus there are pets allowed, so animal lovers won't have to leave their companions behind, and the staff will help take care of them.
Seniors can join in group activities, with options like bingo, arts and crafts, cards, movies in the little theatre room, and they offer massage services, devotional gatherings, and on-site beauticians, so it's got things to do and ways to stay busy, but if someone just wants to walk or relax, there are spaces both inside and out for quiet time or visiting with friends. Each resident gets a care plan that's reviewed often as their needs change, and everybody wears emergency pendants for quick help when needed, with life enrichment programs and health checks to keep families informed. Moving help is included, and the place is kept tidy with all maintenance and personal laundry handled by staff. Free transportation is included for appointments or outings, so folks aren't stuck inside, and since the neighborhood has grocery stores, coffee shops, pharmacies, restaurants, and banks nearby, it's handy for families visiting.
Best Health Family Home is licensed by DSHS as an adult family home and has specialized care options for dementia, development disabilities, and mental health, with documentation available like Disclosure of Service and License Reports, plus regular reviews and ratings, and it's reportedly averaged a 5.0 star rating thanks to a staff known for compassion, respect, and reliable care, focusing on fostering emotional support and security for every resident. Administrators can manage community profiles, update information, and provide resources for families such as brochures and guides-they've even got counseling for senior living choices. They allow visitors from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and folks can enjoy picnics or group outings nearby with their families. The average monthly cost is reported to be about $4,500, covering board, care, and all the extras like housekeeping, laundry, medication management, specialized health services, and regular doctor check-ins, with hospice and respite care available for short or longer-term needs, and behavioral issues accepted where extra care or attention is needed. Best Health Family Home isn't certified for Medicare, but it's registered and regularly surveyed by local entities. It offers continuity and high levels of care while aiming to keep things feeling as close to home as possible, with a gentle and joyful staff providing peace of mind for both residents and their families.
