Victoria 1 Adult Family Home

    13321 31st Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Compassionate safe exceptional dementia care

    I'm so grateful and lucky to have found this exceptional senior living home. The staff are kind, compassionate, and family-like - they communicate transparently, keep family informed, adapt expertly to changing dementia needs, and provide a safe, loving, immaculate environment with wonderful food and joyful celebrations; I highly recommend them.

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    5.00 · 3 reviews

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • kind and compassionate staff
    • transparent communication with families
    • keeps family informed
    • adaptive care for changing dementia needs
    • safe and loving environment
    • clean resident rooms
    • immaculate home
    • wonderful food
    • celebrates birthdays and Christmas
    • family-like care and atmosphere
    • exceptional attention, kindness, and empathy
    • capable and competent caregivers
    • highly recommended by families
    • gratitude expressed by families

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews present a uniformly positive picture of Victoria 1 Adult Family Home. Across multiple summaries, families emphasize strong satisfaction, gratitude, and a sense of relief at having placed a loved one there. Phrases such as "highly recommended," "lucky to have found them," and repeated expressions of gratitude indicate consistently high approval from reviewers. No negative themes or recurring concerns were reported in the supplied summaries.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is the quality of personal care and the character of the staff. Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as kind, compassionate, capable, and empathetic. Several summaries highlight "exceptional attention" and "family-like care," suggesting that staff not only perform required tasks but also provide emotional support and treat residents as part of an extended family. The combination of capability and compassion is emphasized, with multiple reviewers specifically noting both the practical competence of staff and their kindness.

    Dementia and specialized needs: A notable and specific strength mentioned is the home's adaptability to changing dementia needs. Reviewers reported that the facility adjusts care as conditions evolve, which is a critical factor for families managing progressive cognitive decline. This suggests that staff and management are attentive to clinical changes and responsive in tailoring care plans, though the reviews provide qualitative praise rather than clinical detail.

    Communication and management: Transparent communication and keeping families informed are repeatedly cited. Families value being updated and involved; reviewers explicitly say the home "keeps family informed" and practices "transparent communication." These comments point to effective administrative practices and proactive family engagement, which contribute to trust and reduce caregiver anxiety.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and environment: Physical cleanliness and comfort are another clear strength. Reviewers use terms like "clean room" and "immaculate home," and describe the environment as "safe and loved." Together these comments indicate both high standards of housekeeping and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The characterization of the home as both clean and emotionally supportive reinforces the overall impression of a well-run facility.

    Dining, activities, and social life: Dining and celebrations are specifically mentioned in positive terms. Reviewers call the food "wonderful," and note that the home celebrates occasions such as birthdays and Christmas, contributing to a joyful, familial atmosphere. While only a few specific activities are named, the presence of celebrations and good meals supports the impression of attention to residents' quality of life beyond clinical care.

    Recommendations and patterns: The pattern across summaries is consistent: families emphasize compassion, competence, cleanliness, good food, celebration of holidays, and clear communication. Multiple reviewers explicitly recommend the facility, and several express personal gratitude, strengthening the credibility of the positive pattern. The absence of negative remarks in the provided summaries suggests either a uniformly positive experience among these reviewers or a selection of only positive excerpts.

    Limitations and notable absences: Based solely on the supplied summaries, there are no reported drawbacks, complaints, or areas for improvement. The reviews do not provide detail on staffing ratios, pricing, admission processes, clinical credentials, or a broad set of activities beyond holiday celebrations, so conclusions are limited to the themes present: compassionate, capable staff; adaptive dementia care; transparent communication; a clean, safe environment; good dining; and a family-like atmosphere.

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    About Victoria 1 Adult Family Home

    Victoria 1 Adult Family Home sits in the Lake City area of Seattle as a small, cozy place where seniors can feel at home, and you'll find they're set up for folks with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other mental health needs, and they really do make it a point to help people with a range of care needs, from light to heavy care, and that's good if you want to stay in one place as your care needs change over time. Maria Corbu manages the home-she's a Certified Nursing Assistant with over ten years' experience and special training in Alzheimer's, dementia, and mental health, while nurses, podiatrists, and therapists come by regularly, and you'll see staff who know how to use Hoyer lifts and work with people who aren't able to move easily, and they're around 24 hours a day if you need help with medication, meals, diabetes, mobility, or personal care.

    The rooms come in several options-private suites, semi-private suites, studios, or one-bedroom apartments-and they've got features like air conditioning, kitchens or kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and ground-floor access with wheelchair-accessible showers, so whatever a person needs or prefers, that's usually arranged without much fuss. The place has indoor and outdoor common areas, and the yard is kept up nicely, so people can get outside, watch birds, or join group activities when they want a change of scene, and when it comes to meals, they offer several kinds, including kosher, vegetarian, and low-sodium, and of course, if diabetes or some other diet is an issue, that's taken seriously-no cutting corners on food.

    Seniors living at Victoria 1 get personalized care, with support for bathing, dressing, medication, and even heavy help like using the lift for transfers, and if a person has problems like incontinence, high blood sugar, or mobility issues, staff are trained to step in with reminders, help, or even insulin shots as needed, and for folks who tend to wander, act out, or have strong behavioral symptoms, the home's set up to keep them safe without shutting them in. There's complimentary transportation for errands and recreation off-site, and residents who still drive can park free right there, which is a real convenience, and pets are allowed, which isn't something every place offers.

    Victoria 1 feels more like a house than a big facility, with a community-style approach and plenty of on-site and off-site activities, devotional services, clubs, and events for different tastes, and you really notice the focus is on making people feel part of a close-knit group, encouraging independence and privacy while offering help when it's wanted. The home welcomes men and women, and although it can be an alternative to large nursing homes or assisted living, the care is quite comprehensive, with hospice, respite, and behavioral care available, and visiting hours run from 9 am to 8 pm so families can come by pretty freely. Overall, Victoria 1 Adult Family Home aims to create a nurturing, inclusive place where people get the help they need while holding onto dignity, routine, and the small comforts of living in a real home.

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