Ariel Adult Home, also known as Ariel Adult Family Home LLC, sits in Marysville, WA, with care for up to six residents in a house-like setting that feels small and close-knit, so folks get to know each other and staff pay attention, and for folks who need somewhere temporary, there are short-term or respite stays-sometimes just for a few weeks, sometimes for several months, and that's helpful if someone's coming out of the hospital or their main caregiver needs a break. The home provides both private and semi-private rooms, and some rooms-like the Memory, MH, DDA & Hospice Room #1-are set up for people with special needs. The home has wheelchair ramps and walker access, so folks with mobility challenges can get around, and the house itself gives privacy, with rooms that include bathtubs and private patios, and some spots even have water or mountain views to look at.
The staff at Ariel Adult Home includes skilled nurses, and the home is RN owned and managed, which means there's someone with real healthcare experience looking out, so if a resident needs help with medical things like medication management, wound care, or blood glucose monitoring, they can get it right in the house, and they also work with hospice and palliative care, and some folks get help from home health care providers if they need therapy services. The home even has a lab on site, which opened a year ago, led by Ramsay Liula, and this makes it easier to get tests done without leaving the house. There's support for those with dementia, high acuity needs, diabetes, memory problems, traumatic brain injury, and tube feeding, plus care for folks who need oxygen therapy, who are non-ambulatory, who have incontinence, or even those who are quadriplegic, and they're set up to help those with vision or hearing impairments, as well as those on special diets like vegetarian, diabetic, or other specialty meals, and the staff are fluent in English and Spanish, which helps a lot.
For community and daily living, residents can join in group meals-everyone eats together, and those meals can fit special diets and family style, and if someone has trouble eating, or needs help, the caregivers offer that too, and they also do laundry and housekeeping, take care of personal needs, and make sure everyone gets clean and dressed; they even help with medication reminders and supervision. Folks can take part in activity programs every day, things like bingo, crafts, cooking, dancing, painting, puzzles, Bible study, and gardening, and there are holiday celebrations, story time, walks outside, and pet visits when allowed, so it feels friendly, not lonely. Residents have common areas inside and outside for socializing, including a patio and gardens, and there's even an activity room with cable TV and magazines, and high speed Wi-Fi for guests.
Transportation is available for appointments or outings-sometimes at an extra cost-and there's parking for both residents and visitors, so friends and family can come by, and folks can get out to see the doctor, dentist, or even go shopping. The home offers safety with a security alarm system, emergency call buttons, and visiting hours run from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm so visitors can come and go without feeling rushed. Pets are allowed with some rules, so people who had a pet before aren't left missing their companion.
Everything at Ariel Adult Home runs under a state license and follows all the rules from the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, and staff create a care plan for each person so everyone gets care just right for them, with prices set based on what each person needs, not a one-size-fits-all bill. The adult family home setting, sometimes called adult foster, personal care, or assisted living homes in other states, aims to feel more like home, and staff treat residents like family; people come for long-term care or shorter stays, and staff provide help all day and night, every day, so families know their loved ones aren't alone, whether it's day or night.
