The 12th Senior Home, LLC sits quietly on the shores of Des Moines, Washington, with waterfront and mountain views, so some rooms have a nice outlook over the water, and if you feel like walking, there's a beach, a marina, and even a creek nearby, not to mention places like Johnson Pit #30 and Earthworks Park for fresh air and being outside. This home is small with a close-knit feel, since there are just six licensed beds and the caregivers and staff are always there around the clock, offering help with everyday things like bathing, dressing, getting around, managing medicines, or just being there when someone needs support, and since there are fewer people, each resident gets more attention. The care team includes skilled caregivers and an RN owner who manages the place, and there's a focus on long-term care as well as specialized care, so people with dementia, memory problems, quadriplegia, brain injuries, development disabilities, or mental health issues can get what they need, plus hospice, palliative care, respite care, private duty nursing, ventilator beds, even trach care if required, all in a safe place with fire sprinklers, a security alarm, an emergency call button, and private, secure areas for people who might wander.
Residents have private rooms, private dining with family, gardens, patios, access to the water or deck, and indoor common rooms for relaxing, reading, or taking part in activities. The activity director plans programs during the week, with things like holiday parties, movie nights, gardening, book reading, and exercise classes, and there's access to a library with newspapers and magazines. Meals are served in groups, and specialty diets, diabetic menus, and feeding or incontinence care are offered as needed. Residents who need help with social or medical appointments, arranging transportation, or visiting local doctors, pharmacies, and salons get plenty of support, and the home helps get people to 17 transportation services and a nearby bus line. Staff help set up visits for medical, dental, vision, podiatry, and speech therapy, and pharmacy delivery is offered, plus there's physical, occupational, pet, and music therapy. Community amenities like cafes, a theater, and places of worship are nearby too.
Clinics, hospitals-like Highline and Valley-and other services are close in case of emergencies, and the location means families who visit have plenty of places to stop nearby. Visitors are welcome between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. While pets can stay with restrictions, pet visits are allowed, and the home has guest WIFI and cable or satellite TV with several language options, including Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Filipino, and local sports. Residents get help with health and wellness appointments, and the property is wheelchair and walker accessible. Safety is a big deal, with features like full fire sprinklers, monitored security, and emergency call systems, and the property is fenced and secured for those who might try to leave. The home doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, takes private pay, and is licensed under number 756650. Touring visits are allowed any time during the week or weekends. The small size and higher staff-to-resident ratio mean residents often feel known, with most daily needs, therapies, and appointments handled either on-site or close by, making the place peaceful for both those living there and their families who need some peace of mind about care.
