Valley Care Adult Family Home

    8213 S. 116th St, Seattle, WA 98178
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Professional, friendly staff and management

    I'm very pleased with my experience - professional, friendly staff and caring management provide excellent, attentive care in a clean, family-like community with great food and a welcoming scent. Residents seem genuinely happy and well informed, and I'd recommend this place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.60·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Very good care
    • Excellent caregivers
    • Friendly staff
    • Happy residents
    • Happy staff
    • Feels like a family / homelike atmosphere
    • Excellent food
    • Clean facility
    • Pleasant smell / good odor control
    • Long-tenured residents (staff/resident stability)
    • Staff provide useful information / good communication

    Cons

    • At least one reviewer said it "didn't feel right" (negative impression)
    • At least one reviewer stated "nothing here" (perceived lack of positives or offerings)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the provided review summaries for Valley Care Adult Family Home is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting high-quality personal care, a warm family-like atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews use superlatives such as "amazing place," "very good care," and "excellent caregivers," indicating that hands-on caregiving and the overall standard of care are distinguishing strengths. The phrase "residents are happy" appears repeatedly, suggesting that those living in the home experience satisfaction with daily life and services provided.

    Staff and community culture emerge as one of the clearest strengths. Reviewers mention "very friendly staff," "happy staff," and that the home "feels like a family," which points to a welcoming, respectful environment and positive staff-resident relationships. The note about "long-tenured residents" suggests stability among residents (and possibly staff), which can indicate consistent routines and continuity of care. One reviewer also commented that staff "provided lots of useful information," which reflects positively on communication practices and the staff's willingness to inform and support families or prospective residents.

    Facilities and housekeeping receive strong, specific praise: reviewers describe the home as "clean," that it "smells good," and that there is "excellent food." Cleanliness and odor control are important in senior living settings, and these repeated mentions indicate careful attention to daily upkeep and sanitary conditions. The specific praise for food quality suggests that dining is a notable positive, contributing to residents' enjoyment of daily life and potentially to nutritional care.

    Negative feedback is minimal and not deeply detailed. Two brief negative notes appear: one reviewer said "nothing here," and another said it "didn't feel right." These comments lack specificity about whether the concern was about services, culture, amenities, or a subjective personal impression. Given the overwhelming number of positive descriptors elsewhere, these critiques read as isolated outlier opinions rather than consistent or systemic problems. However, because they are brief and nonspecific, a prospective resident or family member should follow up with the facility to address any particular concerns they might have or to request a tour to evaluate fit personally.

    In summary, the dominant themes are very positive: high-quality caregiving, a family-like and friendly atmosphere, content residents and staff, good communication from caregivers, a clean environment, pleasant smells, and strong dining. The few negative remarks are sparse and vague, so they do not substantially alter the overall positive impression but do highlight the value of an in-person visit or direct conversation with management if someone has specific needs or sensitivities. Based solely on these review summaries, Valley Care Adult Family Home appears to be a well-run, caring, and comfortable small residential option with strong staff engagement and satisfied residents.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Valley Care Adult Family Home

    Valley Care Adult Family Home is located at 8213 S. 116th St, Seattle, WA, 98178.

    About Valley Care Adult Family Home

    Valley Care Adult Family Home sits on a quiet street in South Seattle, King County, and has cared for seniors since 2006 in a small, comfortable home that's licensed by the state of Washington for up to six residents. Residents live in private rooms that get daily housekeeping, and everyone's days run on individualized plans that look out for each person's needs, including fresh, home-cooked meals-vegetarian options too-and help with daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management, so families don't have to worry about their loved one. There's always trained staff around, including Registered Nurses and Nurse Delegation, with a doctor on call, visiting nurses, a dentist, and a podiatrist, so medical care and supervision stay top priorities, and hospice and respite care are there for those who need it. The staff watch over everyone 24 hours a day and focus on supporting independence, whether someone needs memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, support for developmental disabilities, or help with mental health needs, and they offer special care plans, brain-boosting activities, and a secure setting for those who wander.

    Valley Care makes life easier with things like in-home beauty and barber services, daily transportation for outings or appointments, and devotional services for those who want them. Residents can enjoy time in wheelchair accessible indoor and outdoor common areas, and there's parking for those who drive. Activities happen both onsite and offsite, so seniors don't feel cooped up, and animals are welcome, as long as everyone agrees. There's a strict no smoking policy indoors, keeping the air clean and fresh. Professionals keep the place tidy and safe, and many say there's a family atmosphere where folks are happy and well-cared for because the caregivers get to know everyone by name.

    Valley Care Adult Family Home has always focused on personal needs, offering respectful, needs-based care that gives residents the chance to age in place without having to move again. Whether someone is looking for specialized memory care, help after a hospital stay, ongoing medical attention, or just a warm and loving place to live in later years, Valley Care works hard to create a positive, home-like environment with privacy, good food, and friendly company.

    People often ask...

    Valley Care Adult Family Home offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 8213 S. 116th St, Seattle, WA 98178.

    No, Valley Care 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 number327603
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    Capacity6 residents
    Special certificationMental Health, Dementia
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    3

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    01 Aug 2025Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found the license fee was not paid on time, causing the license to be invalid for part of 2025.
    • WAC 388-76-10025License annual fee
    01 Feb 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and negotiated care planning, including a resident not receiving medications as required and omission of medication administration details in the care plan.
    • WAC 388-76-10430Medication system
    • WAC 388-76-10355Negotiated care plan

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