The Ellen House Afh sits in Yakima, WA, and has served the community since 1991 as a small, second-generation adult family home, where up to 6 residents can live in a calm, house-like setting that feels more like a home than a large facility. This care home offers help with daily living, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, meals, medicine management, and laundry, and supports people with needs that include memory care, diabetic care, incontinence care, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, surgery recovery, and various mental health or developmental disabilities. The home is pet-friendly for cats and dogs, has safety features like a sprinkler system and emergency systems in the rooms, and is set up to keep privacy and safety in mind, so residents can feel as secure as possible.
There are both short-term respite stays and longer-term options, and staff are available around the clock to help with all sorts of routine tasks, from walking and wheelchair help to arranging transportation for medical visits or errands, as well as to religious events. There's a simple schedule of group activities, arts and crafts, social programs, and fitness or wellness classes to keep folks active and engaged, and there's a dining room where meals-supervised by a dietitian-get served three times a day, with snacks, and the option for special diets if someone has needs like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Rooms at The Ellen House Afh include studio apartments, single bedrooms, and shared apartments, with the comforts of private or semi-private kitchens, on-site washers and dryers, regular housekeeping, and maintenance taken care of. Support is available for those who need help with showering, clothing, personal hygiene, and there's access to podiatry, wound care, nursing, and occupational therapy, right in the home. If someone wants, there's help connecting to community forums, the American Caregiver Relief Network, and support for caregivers in need of a break.
The property itself has simple but useful amenities: a fitness center, game and activity rooms, guest parking, wireless internet, a bistro, chapel service, spa or health areas, garden spots, and places for books or movies. Tours and virtual visits can be scheduled, and it's easy to check inspection records, licensing, and more if someone's interested in detailed information about health and safety standards. The Ellen House Afh takes pride in supporting families, offering simple financial guidance including information about Medicaid, but does not accept Medicare for payments, and is individually licensed by the state. Visiting hours run 9:00am to 8:00pm, and the staff prioritize creating a peaceful, welcoming place for elders who need more help with day-to-day life but still want to live in a more personal residential setting.
