Jewel Care Adult Family Home sits in Tacoma, Washington, at 641 East 84th Street, close to hospitals and fire stations which helps in emergencies. The home is licensed for up to six residents and offers a private residential setting with fenced security for safety, especially for those who may wander. The house allows pets with certain limitations, and therapy animals sometimes visit. Residents can enjoy gardens, a private patio, fruit trees, and scenic outdoor views, which help make the space feel peaceful and home-like. There's wheelchair and walker access throughout, private rooms and patios, and comfortable living spaces like an activity room, library, and smoking area.
The team at Jewel Care Adult Family Home includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, EMTs, and caregivers who stay on-site or on-call day and night. There's a dedicated Care Manager awake at night and a therapy director who provides weekday activities. Medical services go far beyond basic care, covering wound care, total care for quadriplegic patients, oxygen therapy, diabetes management with education, blood glucose monitoring, and blood thinner checks. Nurses and staff assist with medication, IV therapy, feeding tubes, catheters, ventilator beds, and many types of therapy, including physical, speech, and occupational therapies. There's support for memory care, Alzheimer's care, end-of-life and hospice care, respite care, and even help for VA benefit applications. The staff works from individualized care plans, focusing on each person's unique needs every day.
Entertainment and activities range from exercise classes, gardening, cooking, and music therapy to movie nights, barbecues, holiday and birthday celebrations, Bible study, and outings. The staff brings in newspapers, magazines, and has a TV with sports, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian channels, along with guest Wi-Fi and private telephones. Nutritious meals come tailored to each resident's dietary needs, with snacks and drinks always available. Private dining with family visits is available, and there are always outings planned with transportation provided. The house uses a strong security alarm system, has a fenced outdoor area for those who might exit-seek, full fire sprinklers, emergency call buttons, and electronic medical records. The owners, a nurse and EMT couple, live on-site to oversee the home, focusing on making residents feel comfortable, safe, and cared for day and night. Jewel Care Adult Family Home doesn't take Medicare unless approved, but it offers many care services to seniors needing assisted living, memory support, or skilled nursing, providing peace of mind to families seeking a safe place for their loved ones.
