Lidia's Adult Family Home

    1718 13th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98502
    • Assisted Living
    4.2ยท10 reviews

    Compassionate clean attentive senior care

    I placed my mom here and I'm very pleased - the staff are loving, compassionate, and attentive, and the home and grounds are immaculate, peaceful, and safe. She had incredible, nutritious homemade meals served family-style, excellent medical and personal care (med management, nurse-delegated support, accessible rooms/baths), stayed active with activities, and our family was kept well informed; I highly recommend this warm, respectful, home-like community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.20ยท(10)

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Personalized, home-cooked meals
    • Structured three-times-daily meal service
    • Medication management via local pharmacy
    • Nurse-delegation clinical oversight
    • Private rooms with attached bathrooms
    • Accessible bathrooms and hospital-style beds
    • Well-maintained, home-like environment
    • Engaging activities and social dining
    • Family-inclusive celebrations and communication
    • Hospice-aware, end-of-life attention

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Short-stay orientation with limited long-term commitment
    • Variable resident experience and satisfaction
    • Perceptions of a restrictive or institutional atmosphere by some families

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The reviews describe a small, home-like adult family home with many consistently noted strengths around personalized care, domestic-style dining, and a well-maintained physical environment. Families frequently emphasize compassionate, attentive staff, private rooms with attached bathrooms, accessible bathing and hospital-style bed options, and active family involvement in celebrations. Clinical supports such as nurse-delegation status and medication management through a local pharmacy are mentioned, suggesting an organized approach to basic medical responsibilities.

    Care and staff: Multiple comments highlight warm, respectful, and compassionate interactions between caregivers and residents, with staff assisting at mealtimes, attending to personal care needs, and maintaining resident dignity. Reviewers also point to good communication with families and attentive end-of-life (hospice-focused) attention in some cases. At the same time, a notable pattern of inconsistent experiences emerges: while many families describe first-class, loving treatment, a minority describe negative attitudes or conduct from staff and a sense that some residents are treated as temporary. This divergence suggests variability in staff behavior or in how the facility approaches different types of placements.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a strong area โ€” homemade, nutritious, and tasty meals served three times daily, with social dining opportunities and caregiver assistance when needed. Several reviewers specifically praise the quality and regularity of meals. The home also offers activities and efforts to keep residents engaged and active, contributing to a family-like atmosphere for many residents.

    Facilities and environment: The physical setting is consistently described as clean, attractive, and home-like, with well-maintained grounds and comfortable beds. Accessibility features (accessible bathrooms, hospital-style beds, private baths) are in place, and the environment is characterized as peaceful and calming by many families. These attributes support residents with varying levels of mobility and clinical need.

    Management and notable patterns: Administrative elements noted in reviews include organized medication processes and nurse-delegation oversight, plus visible family communication. However, recurring concerns point to inconsistency in staff conduct and an operational orientation that may favor short-term or transient stays for some residents. A small subset of reviewers described an institutional or restrictive atmosphere; while that viewpoint is not the dominant one, it is sufficiently present to warrant attention. Prospective families should clarify the facilityโ€™s policies on length of stay, staffing continuity, staff training and turnover, and how the home supports long-term residents vs. short-term or hospice placements.

    Recommendation for prospective families: The facility appears to offer strong personalized care, high-quality meals, and a comfortable, home-like environment for many residents. Because experiences appear polarized in some cases, visitors should arrange an in-person tour, meet caregiving staff, review staffing patterns and clinical oversight, sample the dining program if possible, and ask for references from current or recent families with similar care needs. Doing so will help assess whether the facilityโ€™s operational orientation and staff culture are a good fit for the prospective residentโ€™s long-term needs and expectations.

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    Location

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    Lidia's Adult Family Home is located at 1718 13th Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98502.

    About Lidia's Adult Family Home

    Lidia's Adult Family Home sits at 1718 13th Ave SW in Olympia, WA, and has been a part of the community since 1993, offering care for just six residents in a cozy, family-like setting where people seem to know each other well and both staff and residents share common spaces, gather in the dining room for healthy, home-cooked meals, and enjoy daily social activities, simple gatherings, and special celebrations for holidays and birthdays, and you'll find landscaped trails outside, spacious decks, and a clean, inviting home with large windows and a nice view of the area. Cats and dogs are welcome, and the staff works with residents to develop personalized care plans, help manage medication and continence needs, and support anyone who needs assistance with eating, dressing, managing daily chores, or getting to appointments using the free transportation they offer. The trained team stays awake and ready around the clock, helping with any unscheduled needs, and there's always a steady presence in the house, whether it's for fall prevention classes, physical therapy, a library to sit and read, more active areas for exercise, or even computer learning for those who want to pick up new skills.

    The home is close to places like Decatur Woods Park, Tumwater Falls Park, and Heritage Park as well as doctors and pharmacies, and there's a hospital nearby, making it a convenient spot for anyone needing extra care. Residents choose between single bedrooms, some with attached bathrooms, or shared apartments with smart, accessible layouts, all within a board and care home classification, and families can visit or gather for special events as they please. Meals are healthy and cater to different dietary needs, and activities like crafts, group outings, and massage sessions are woven into the daily routine to promote well-being and friendship among seniors who want to stay social. Lidia's Adult Family Home shows a reputation for respectful, compassionate care, with a devoted owner and committed caregivers who listen and adapt to individual needs, providing long-term, hospice, assisted living, and residential care in a senior living community that values privacy, respect, kindness, and helps people remain as independent as possible. Reviews reflect high satisfaction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.0 from 14 reviewers, and the pricing structure for rooms-whether private, semi-private, or one-bedroom-can be provided upon request. Residents enjoy the freedom to engage in educational, artistic, and exercise activities, and many find the environment warm, friendly, and supportive, with basic utilities, laundry, panic buttons, accessible bathrooms, and all the necessary care equipment in place to make daily life manageable and comfortable.

    People often ask...

    Lidia's Adult Family Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 1718 13th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98502.

    No, Lidia's Adult Family Home 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 number527301
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity6 residents
    Special certificationDementia
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    29 Dec 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies after a full inspection.
    07 Jul 2023Inspection
    Investigated a licensing review and found no deficiencies.

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