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.
