Jollyplace AFH sits in a quiet Lakewood neighborhood near Steilacoom and cares for up to six residents in a home-like setting. The Adult Family Home has a 7th-floor Sky Lounge with lovely views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains and Commencement Bay, plus outdoor patios, a community garden, and an enclosed courtyard where folks can enjoy the fresh air. Residents get Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, air conditioning, private phones in the rooms, and TV. There's a security alarm system and wheelchair and walker access throughout the house. Jollyplace AFH is pet-friendly and allows cat visitors, though animals don't live there full-time. There's a living room with a fireplace, tastefully decorated bedrooms and bathrooms, and some rooms have private or semi-private options.
Caregivers and staff are present 24 hours a day and the caregiver to resident ratio is 1 to 2, which helps residents feel safe and looked after. Nurses are on call around the clock. There are personalized care plans, and staff work closely with families, doctors, and guardians. Help is always available for bathing, dressing, managing medicine, meal prep, laundry, and all daily activities. The team supports residents with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia using special programs to reduce confusion and wandering. Jollyplace AFH also offers mental health support, behavioral services, and care for folks with developmental disabilities, diabetes, Parkinson's, COPD, congestive heart failure, and those needing support like incontinence care, insulin injections, catheter, colostomy, ostomy or trach tube care, range of motion therapy, wound care, and regular vital checks. They make accommodations for people with hearing or vision troubles, help stroke patients, and have Hoyer Lift facilities.
Social life includes holiday celebrations, movie nights, trips and outings, exercise classes, birthday parties, musical programs, tea time, and even activities offsite. A full-time activities director plans these events. The beauty salon and therapy services add a bit of comfort and routine, while special dining programs and guest meals are offered too. The facility welcomes visitors between 9:00 am and 8:00 pm. Jollyplace AFH serves active seniors looking for independent living, as well as people needing a bit more help with daily life, and those needing memory care or specialized health support. It's licensed for adult family care in Tacoma and meets state rules and guidelines. The focus stays on skilled and long-term care in a peaceful, private setting, providing families with reassurance and residents with a true home away from home.
