Angels of Joy is an Adult Family Home in Auburn, Washington, and it's family-sized with six licensed beds, so nobody gets lost in the shuffle and staff can know each resident well, which can make a big difference. Margaret, RN, BSN, owns and runs the place, which means a registered nurse is always close at hand and there's help 24 hours a day. The building's set up like a home, with private and double rooms, shared bathrooms, and things like a large covered porch, big outdoor deck with seats and seasonal flowers, and a fenced yard to keep everyone safe, especially those who tend to wander. All the doors have a security alarm system and there are sensors to watch the entry points.
The team here helps with daily things like bathing, getting dressed, laundry, and keeping rooms tidy, and they manage medicine and set up medical appointments as needed, so families don't have to worry about whether these things are getting done. They offer memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or other dementia, have mental health and developmental disability care, and also help when someone just needs long-term non-acute care in a quieter setting. There's an RN on-call and available onsite if something comes up, and there are always staff awake and around, even at night. Bathrooms have roll-in showers, and the home's accessible for walkers and wheelchairs.
Meals are cooked in the home, and there's extra care for special diets if a doctor has said someone needs one. Private dining with family is an option. Residents have private TVs in their rooms and smart remote features for easier use. Cable TV and internet are set up, and there's a call button in case someone needs help in a hurry. The community is non-smoking and the air stays clean because of that. Angels of Joy offers transportation setup, and there's a parking lot for family visits-visiting hours are between 9:00am and 8:00pm. They try to make birthdays and holidays special, and there's always something going on, even though it's small and quiet.
They take new residents now, with both private memory and shared rooms open right now, and they figure out the exact price by talking through each person's care needs so it's fair. People can ask for an in-person tour by picking a date, and then call or text to set things up. There's one review and it's a five-star one, but everyone's welcome to take a look for themselves to see if it's a good fit.
