Lina's AFH #1 sits in Des Moines, WA, in a spot where you'll find parks, trails, and lovely views of the Lake Washington waterfront, which makes a good place for sunrises and sunsets right over the mountains there, and there are community activities around that help keep the days full of choices. The home is designed for a small number of people, with room for up to six residents, so folks get a family-style living space with private rooms costing $5,500 each month. People living here see both independent and assisted living services, and there's memory care too. The care covers things like medication management, diabetic care, high acuity and incontinence care, and staff look after non-ambulatory needs, in addition to memory care support. The staff speaks English and Spanish, so there's help with different languages when needed. You'll see both long-term setups and respite stays for short-term needs.
The facility gives access to activities in different languages-Filipino, Spanish, and English-and runs both on-site and off-site devotional programs. Meals come with kosher and vegetarian options made to be healthy. There's help with washing and showers are wheelchair accessible. An on-site beautician makes it easy for residents to keep up with personal care. Residents can spend time in indoor or outdoor common areas and there's parking, plus options for both complimentary and paid transportation, and public transit isn't far off.
Living here means you're close to other assisted living communities-MorningStar of Kirkland, Madison House, Jefferson House, and Aegis Lodge are not too far. There are unique programs like discounted fares for seniors on King County Metro and perks like the Gold or Flash Card for healthy aging. Seniors can also get discounted tickets on Lake Washington cruises, which is a nice change of pace now and then. There's legal advice available for living wills and estate planning, plus assistance with insurance and consumer issues, through programs called Kirkland Senior Services, Senior Rights Assistance, and Eastside Legal Assistance Program. Help is also available through Washington Adult Protective Services, which keeps an eye out for abuse against older people and runs a 24-hour hotline.
In the area, you'll find a broad mix of adult family homes-like Angels Care Adult Family Home, Diamond Adult Family Home, Morning Glory Adult Family Home, and more. Some of these homes have different review stars and numbers of reviews, showing a range of experiences. Lina's AFH #1 itself is licensed as a Board and Care Home and supports family caregivers as well as residents, with local advice services to help find the right fit for care when it's needed. Options here include active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, adult day services, skilled nursing, Medicare-certified home health care, and hospice care.
Most of the amenities are set up for comfort and ease, with meals, showers, healthcare services, and activities made to fit a range of needs, and with an emphasis on middle-income families. The neighborhoods around have about 36,000 people, so it feels like a community. Lina's AFH #1 works together with other AFHs in the area and has both short and long-term stays, so families can pick what's right for them, no rush or fuss.
