Ravancho AFH II

    9315 Pinedrop Drive, Olympia, WA, 98513
    4.0 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      5.0

      Compassionate staff individualized care pricier

      I placed my mother in this beautiful, family‑owned home and I'm very pleased — the staff are compassionate, attentive, and keep her clean, well‑fed and comfortable; the owner communicates regularly and even attends doctor appointments, and the small resident load means real individual attention. It is pricier than other options, so it may not fit every budget.

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      Amenities

      4.00 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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      • Care

        4.5
      • Staff

        4.5
      • Meals

        4.0
      • Amenities

        4.0
      • Value

        3.0

      Pros

      • Caring, compassionate, and attentive staff
      • Residents kept clean and comfortable
      • Residents well fed
      • Owner communicates regularly
      • Owner accompanies residents to doctor appointments
      • Small resident load enabling individualized attention
      • Beautiful home environment
      • Independent family ownership

      Cons

      • Higher price
      • Not a good fit for every resident

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment from the reviews is positive, with reviewers repeatedly emphasizing high-quality, individualized care delivered in a comfortable, home-like setting. The dominant theme is hands-on, compassionate caregiving: staff are described as caring and attentive, and specific outcomes cited include residents being kept clean, well fed, and comfortable. These comments suggest consistent basic care and attention to residents’ daily needs.

      Care quality and staff: Reviews highlight staff behavior and caregiving as a primary strength. The staff are called "wonderful," "helpful," and "compassionate," indicating both skill and warmth. A key point raised is that the owner is actively involved — communicating regularly with families and even attending doctor appointments — which reinforces a perception of reliable, engaged oversight. The combination of engaged ownership and attentive staff supports the impression of personalized, high-touch care.

      Facilities and environment: The home itself is described as "beautiful," and the overall tone implies a comfortable, domestic atmosphere rather than an institutional one. The facility’s small size is presented as an asset in the reviews: a limited resident load is explicitly credited with allowing individualized attention. Reviewers appear to value the smaller, homelike environment and the tailored care that comes with it.

      Dining and daily needs: Reviewers specifically note that residents are "well fed," which indicates satisfaction with meal provision and attention to nutrition or regular feeding. Beyond that point, reviews do not provide specifics about menu quality, meal variety, or formal dining programs; the only concrete dining-related comment is that residents are being well fed.

      Activities and social programming: The summaries provided do not include details about activities, social programming, or structured engagement opportunities. The small resident load suggests a more intimate setting, but reviewers did not comment on the availability or breadth of activities or social events, so no firm conclusions can be drawn from these reviews on that topic.

      Management and ownership: The facility is independently family owned, and reviewers emphasize the owner's hands-on involvement. Regular communication from the owner and accompaniment to medical appointments are cited as notable management strengths. This points to an owner who is actively engaged in both operational oversight and direct resident advocacy.

      Patterns, concerns, and suitability: The primary negative points identified are higher cost and that the facility may "not be a good fit" for some individuals. "Not a good fit" is not elaborated in the summaries, so it is unclear whether that refers to cost, size, care level, personality fit, or other preferences. The higher price is explicitly mentioned and suggests potential affordability concerns or that prospective families should weigh cost against the level of personalized service. Reviewers do not raise complaints about safety, cleanliness, or specific staff issues.

      Conclusion and recommendation: In summary, reviews portray Ravancho AFH II as a small, family-run adult family home with very personalized, attentive care delivered by compassionate staff and overseen by an involved owner. The home environment is described positively and basic needs such as cleanliness and feeding are reliably met. The main trade-offs to consider are cost and individual fit: the facility may command a premium for its small-scale, hands-on model, and it may not suit every resident’s preferences or needs. Prospective residents and families should weigh the value of individualized, owner-led care and a homelike environment against the higher price and confirm whether the facility’s specific services and social environment match the resident’s expectations.

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      About Ravancho AFH II

      Ravancho AFH II sits on the quiet outskirts of Olympia, WA, with a small, home-like setting designed for up to four seniors, and you'll often find that only one to four residents stay here, which makes the care much more personal and attentive than in bigger places, and the dedicated owner and staff make sure to keep everything clean and homelike while helping out with daily activities like bathing, dressing, bathroom support, and even medication management. The staff have special training in memory care, and they work closely with those who face Alzheimer's disease or dementia, making sure everyone feels safe, secure, and less confused, and there's memory care support meant to help prevent wandering and provide therapies for comfort. This care home has lived-in caregivers available to help with 24-hour needs, things like insulin injections, and help for people who need two people to move or transfer, and for those with medical needs such as diabetes or hypertension, they offer special diet plans and always serve three homemade meals daily, using good ingredients and paying attention to individual medical directives. You'll find the place is pet-friendly for those who want animal companionship, and there's a focus on recreation with daily programs, board games, music and animal therapy, game rooms, fitness schedules, and social evening events, plus features such as a reading room, yard areas, a steam room or a jacuzzi, and a beauty shop or traveling hairdresser for residents who want those services. For transportation, they help arrange rides for doctor's appointments and errands, and there's support for faith-based activities. Families say the staff are attentive, caring, and keep clear communication, which has helped Ravancho AFH II earn high reviews and even awards like the Best of Senior Living 2025. The place also works with A Place for Mom to guide families looking for senior care options, and a local expert offers free consultations, making it easier for caregivers to find the right fit. The home environment stays family-like and quiet, surrounded by wooded areas, and even though it's part of a network of other homes in Olympia, like Canna Court AFH, Norflor Manor AFH II, and Santo Nino AFH, each one keeps its own homely feel and personal touch for seniors needing assisted living, independent living, nursing care, or respite care.

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