Frances Adult Family Home sits in Des Moines, WA, and has cared for seniors since 2007. This small, residential home, managed by Mrs. Armida Q Medina and experienced nursing assistants, looks after up to six residents at a time, so each person gets plenty of attention and care. The state's Department of Social Services oversees the home, and the place is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Frances Adult Family Home helps people who need long-term, non-acute care, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, or developmental disabilities, and those who might need high acuity medical support or diabetic care, including insulin injections and special meal plans. The staff also helps with daily needs, like bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and medication management. Residents can move in at any age, and the home can look after folks with behavioral issues or memory conditions such as Alzheimer's, even those who have a history of wandering, as the property is secured and has alarmed bracelets and computerized alert systems to help keep everyone safe.
The home feels quiet and private, with cozy common areas, a dining room, living room, and a balcony that looks out over the lake where folks can relax. Memory care residents have their own separate building and a secure section, giving everyone the space and attention they need. There's help for those with physical needs, like standby help or two-person assisted transfers and use of mechanical lifts, and staff can help with incontinence care too. You'll find licensed nurses, a doctor on call, and services from dental and foot care providers, plus staff who speak both English and Filipino. Meal service includes vegetarian dishes, and the staff can set up special diets for diabetes or high blood pressure.
The community puts a lot of care into daily life-there's a reading room, a fitness room, a hot tub and full tubs for relaxing, and a sauna. There's also a barber or beauty shop on site, plus a mobile hairdresser. Residents can enjoy planned activities, music therapy, art, board games, movie nights, indoor and outdoor social areas, and even pet therapy. The home organizes transportation to doctors, errands, and faith-based services, and offers family outreach, social night events, and on-site devotional services for spiritual wellness. There's a focus on keeping each resident as independent as possible, always with a home-like, caring, and stable atmosphere. Visiting hours run from 9:00am to 8:00pm. The home belongs to the Adult Family Home Council network and participates in Washington State's Adult Family Home Council verification process through the Department of Social and Health Services.
