New Option Elderly Care has been serving seniors since January 1, 2011, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating, which says a little about how people who watch those things tend to feel about it, and it sits in quiet parts of Kent and Renton, Washington, with a few locations including 110 Kensington Ave S in Kent and 1616 Morris Ave S and 520 S 18th St in Renton, pretty close to Valley Medical Hospital and the highways like HWY 167 and I-405, which sure helps when family wants to come by or when folks need to get to an appointment. At New Option Elderly Care, you don't see those big, crowded halls you get in bigger places; instead, there's a smaller, home-style feel, with a licensed capacity for only five or six residents, depending which house, and rooms are private or shared, some with roll-in showers, raised toilet seats, and no interior stairs, which matters if getting around isn't as easy as it used to be. There's air-conditioning, private bathrooms, a big porch and a deck with a city view, all in a tidy neighborhood, and it's still wheelchair accessible throughout, right down to the rolling showers.
Residents can have their cats or dogs with them, and meals get made at home, three times a day, with dining choices for kosher, vegan, vegetarian, or low/no sodium diets for folks who need that, and special dining programs as well. There's a full-time activity director who plans field trips and outings, and offsite activities make life less same-old, plus someone runs games and gatherings inside or even out on the deck or courtyard, and there's always a beauty salon for when someone wants that. Folks get help as they need it, with assisted living, independent living, board and care, and memory care offered in most locations, and the staff-every one of them CPR trained and certified nurse assistants-looks after people with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, incontinence, or more serious medical needs, including insulin administration and medication management. For families needing a break, respite stay is an option, and residents get help with getting to doctor's appointments thanks to a wheelchair-friendly van.
New Option Elderly Care connects with other places like The Reserve At Renton, Evergreen Gardens AFH, Altitude Apartments, The Lodge At Eagle Ridge, and Angle's Senior Home, so the choices aren't limited to just one house. Folks can have TV, Wi-Fi, and private rooms, while all areas inside and out are easy for wheelchairs and walkers. The owner, Ms. Doina Savencu, runs the operation and her staff spends every day focusing on giving care in a warm, respectful way, looking out for residents' dignity and needs, and giving every person in their care a sense of belonging and safety, with just the right amount of help to make life as comfortable as it can be, whether a stay is short or long.
