Over the Hill Adult Family Home in Lakewood, WA, offers care for seniors in a small, home-like setting with five licensed beds. The home's owned and run by nurses, including an RN and EMT husband-wife team, and there's an RN on site and on call 24/7, plus a nurse practitioner Monday through Friday. Staff provide long-term, short-term, and respite care for seniors, including those with dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and those needing memory care. Services cover specialized medical needs like medication management, wound care, blood glucose checks, blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, trach care, and even ventilator beds. Therapy and rehab come in-house or from outside providers, with physical, occupational, speech, and psychological care, along with hospice, end-of-life, and palliative support. There's a pharmacy team managing medications, regular podiatrist and dentist visits, and support for VA benefit applications.
Rooms come in studio, semi-private, and single bedroom options, each with private or semi-private spaces, cable or satellite TV (offering channels in Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and Filipino), private phones, and high-speed internet with guest WiFi. The home's air conditioned, wheelchair and walker accessible, and keeps safety a priority with a security alarm, emergency call system, fire sprinklers, and secured or fenced exits. Housekeeping, laundry, bath assistance, and personal care are available daily, plus there's visual and hearing support for those who need it. Meals include options for kosher and vegetarian diets, and snacks are always available, with a registered dietitian and culinary chef looking after nutrition. Private dining with family is an option, too.
Seniors join in a range of activities on site: exercise and range-of-motion classes, gardening, painting, reading, movie nights, music programs with piano time, pet therapy, bingo, puzzles, tea times, and trips to parks or local attractions, all chosen based on what the residents like. There's also a library, a movie theater, a communal kitchen, beauty and barber services, greenhouse, and scenic outdoor spaces with gardens, patios, decks, and even views of water and mountains with waterfront beach access. Families are welcome every day, with visiting hours from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and pets may visit if they fit within the policy, though they don't live at the home.
The home provides care according to individualized plans, with support for independence as much as possible. Over the Hill AFH is close to hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, and parks, making outings and appointments less stressful. Transportation is available for medical visits, errands, and group outings, and volunteers help with trips when needed. Both English and Romanian are spoken here. They accept adults 18 and up, although residents are mostly seniors, and they welcome both male and female adults. Care types include assisted living, nursing home, in-home care, independent living, and residential care, depending on what's needed. Pricing and room options are available upon request. The home stays smoke-free inside and out in all shared areas, and safety's always a top priority.
