A Part of Our Family, also known as an Adult Foster Home or Personal Care Home depending on the state, is a small, nurse-owned care home in Kennewick, Washington, right at 2618 West 10th Avenue, where seniors and adults live together in a comfortable, house-like setting that tries to feel as much like home as possible, with only six licensed beds so things stay private and personal, and there's always a registered nurse on-hand or on-call for medical needs. The home's close to the Columbia River, with grassy yards, young trees, and quiet surroundings, and there are clean private rooms, most with wheelchair and walker access, some with cable or satellite TV and internet, and all the basics, like air conditioning, private patios, and emergency call buttons inside a traditional, single-story building, and you'll find both private and semi-private rooms plus 1-bedroom apartments and studio unit options just depending on what you need.
The care team handles personal care, housekeeping, group activities, and meals, and they're known by families for being helpful, happy, and kind, working closely with relatives, and they've got special training for helping folks with Alzheimer's, dementia, mental health conditions, or developmental disabilities with individual plans, memory care, and behavior support so people can really age in place even if their needs change over time. They help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, wound care, medication, diabetes, and feeding, and there's physical, occupational, and speech therapy on site or by visiting staff, with extra things like massage therapy, blood sugar checks, tube feeding, oxygen or IV therapy, and help for folks with high medical needs, and they've always got 24-hour care and emergency response, which helps everyone feel secure.
For activities, there's a full calendar - you'll see birthday parties, exercises, puzzles, games like bingo, tea time, reading, music therapy, movie nights, dancing, barbecues, holiday celebrations, pet visits, gardening, painting, church visits, devotional services, and volunteers and staff help set up things so people can join in what they want, and there are walking paths, a courtyard, and an outdoor patio area to get fresh air. Residents eat together, with meals tailored to special diets if needed, including vegetarian options, and the kitchen can accommodate most special requests, and there's even a private dining area for gatherings with family. Community services include pharmacy delivery, podiatry visits, and help setting up medical appointments and transportation, though there's a cost for some rides, and the home's right near a hospital and close to the bus line, so getting out to appointments is pretty straightforward, and visitors can park on site.
This small care home has strong security features, with alarm systems, 24/7 monitoring, and locked areas for those who need it, plus options for people with heavy, moderate, or lighter care needs, so they don't have to move if they need more support, and they offer ambulatory help, lifts, and support for everything from mild reminders to two-person transfers. They even provide adult day care, respite care, home health, palliative and hospice care, including end-of-life care, and can work with private insurance, Department of Labor, and provide services to residents under 55 years old as well as seniors, and there's help for people with behavioral concerns or symptoms management along with basic things like laundry, housekeeping, and help making the place feel tidy and comfortable.
Pets don't live on site, but pets can visit, and sometimes there's even a dog around, and people can enjoy animal companionship without any worry, and since the home doesn't hold big crowds, everyone gets to know each other and keep things peaceful and friendly. Tours are available most days, and people praise the community for being joyful, accommodating, and rather calm, making it a good place for those who want a homelike, low-key living experience with extra support as they get older or if they need special care. The home operates under license number 751414 and follows state regulations for Benton County and Kennewick, with all the needed safety and care checks to keep everyone safe and cared for.
