Bellevue Manor Adult Family Home sits on 15519 SE 25th St in Bellevue, WA, in a residential neighborhood where seniors can get care in a home-like setting with just five assisted living units, so there's more one-on-one attention and lots of familiar faces. The house is single-story, which means no stairs to climb and it's been made handicap accessible for folks using wheelchairs or walkers, plus there are semi-private, one-bedroom, and even two-bedroom options, with some rooms offering private bathrooms and full kitchen amenities. You'll see a licensed nurse on staff around the clock, with caregivers always present for any health or daily living needs, whether it's help with getting dressed, assistance moving around, spoon feeding, or medication reminders, and the staff can handle higher acuity care for tough or complex health conditions, too, so folks needing a good bit of help or monitoring will find what they need here. Memory care is a real focus, with secured areas and special dementia and Alzheimer's programs, activities for the mind like memory games and music, and a structured schedule to help people get the most out of each day while staying safe, plus the staff create care plans unique to each person, taking into account everything from health to spiritual needs.
There are incontinence care services, diabetic management, help for those who have trouble moving or walking, and support for folks dealing with Parkinson's or disability, but you won't find around-the-clock skilled nursing the way you would in a full nursing home, so it fits those who need intermediate support rather than hospital-level care. For meals, there's a focus on home cooking-family-style, with options for pureed, low/no sodium, vegetarian, and even international foods; you can eat anytime and join special dining programs that make meal times social and flexible, plus snacks are available and modifications can be made for people with dietary concerns or swallowing trouble. The home handles all the regular chores like laundry, vacuuming, and dusting, so residents don't have to worry about cleaning up, and there are regular health checks, case management, doctor and nurse on call, as well as a podiatrist and dentist who can come as needed. The staff manage medications carefully and will folks to wherever they need to go within the home, plus there's a 24-hour emergency call system in every room, so help's always close by.
The activities program stands out, since there's something to do every day-exercise groups, music times, arts and crafts, game nights, movies, devotional services and outings, with both indoor and outdoor common areas, landscaped gardens to enjoy, and wheelchair accessible showers for safe bathing. You can bring a cat or a dog (within their limits), and there's on-site beauty and barber services, pharmacy, parking, and internet, so residents can keep up with hobbies or family. The home allows both men and women and keeps things non-smoking inside. There's even respite care if someone needs a place for a short stay, plus hospice and therapy services as needed. Visitors are welcome thanks to an open-door policy, which means folks don't have to worry about feeling isolated, and transportation is available for trips around town or to appointments. The place is air-conditioned for comfort and aims to feel relaxing and safe, offering both privacy and the kind of personal attention that can make a big difference as people age.
