Arlene Engel Home sits at 138 West 2nd Street in Port Angeles, WA, and has a small, home-like feel, with just 19 assisted living units where adults ages 21 to 65 can live in furnished studios, shared apartments, or one-bedroom apartments, and if needed, get help from staff who assist with dressing, bathing, moving around, managing medications, or even incontinence care, and they'll make sure everyone has a plan that's made for them, including folks who have Parkinson's or who need ambulation services. Staff keep an eye on things day and night, offer short-term respite care when caregivers need a break, and come by for regular health checks. There are also options for outpatient services, long-term rehab, crisis intervention, and specialized programs like dual diagnosis treatment, mental health support, sober living, cognitive and behavior therapy, and detox with medicine like Suboxone and Methadone, so both substance use and mental health needs get attention here, and they even have programs for those who've experienced trauma or have co-occurring disorders.
Residents can spend time in the game room or bistro, take walks on outdoor paths, relax in the garden, or work in the courtyard, and there's parking for those who drive. For meals, chef-prepared food is available all day and staff accommodate dietary needs, whether that's diabetes or allergies, with snacks, fresh meals, private dining areas, and special menu planning, including support from a wellness center and dietary counseling. There are always activities happening, whether that's movie nights, gardening, community events, or group outings, and scheduled transportation helps folks get to medical appointments. For chores, housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and move-in help keep things clean and easy, while pharmacy, home health, and case management services cover extra needs, and medication help is continuous.
The facility supports both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents with in-room emergency alerts and 24-hour supervision, offering a safe place for people who might need more help with transfers or who may be hearing-impaired, and it's also a place where smokers have designated outdoor areas and everyone can find a bit of quiet space. Payment can be made through cash, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and their programs cover short-term and long-term stays, with both board and care and assisted living options, as well as inpatient or outpatient rehab and mental health support, really focusing on meeting each resident's unique needs rather than fitting everyone into the same program, and they make sure English language support is always available.
