Shi's Home sits at 16529 8th Avenue Northeast in Shoreline, Washington, and has a quiet setting with gardens, flowers, and trees, so the place feels calm and peaceful, plus it's close to the freeways and hospitals. Shi's Home is a small Adult Family Home, licensed as #75000, and run by an owner who's an RN with over twenty years of geriatric nursing experience, which is something you don't find everywhere, and there's always staff around to help day and night. The house is a single-level rambler with no stairs, so those using wheelchairs don't have to worry about steps, and there are six bedrooms and four bathrooms, all of them set up to be wheelchair friendly, and two rooms even have private baths, which is nice for folks who like privacy.
Residents get a choice of private or semi-private rooms, and housekeeping and laundry are handled for everyone, freeing up time so people can join activities or relax. Meals are home-cooked and served in a cozy dining room, with three a day, and if someone has a special diet-like low sodium or low sugar-they can get what they need, and if a resident wants room service or anytime dining, that's available too. Staff help with bathing, dressing, toilet use, and almost any other daily need, which can give people and their families peace of mind, and services go up to full assistance for those who need help transferring or have heavy care needs, plus there's standby help and mechanical lifts for those who need them. There's a nurse and a physical therapist doing regular check-ups, and visiting care from other health pros like podiatrists, dentists, occupational and speech therapists. Residents who need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia get personalized plans, secure rooms with special alarm bracelets to prevent wandering, and activities designed to keep them engaged, and Shi's Home accepts people with developmental disabilities or mental health needs, and people who act out physically or are at risk for wandering.
Pets are allowed, as long as it's a smaller dog, and the staff will help care for them. There's transportation for doctor visits and church, with resident parking, and the home's close to a bus line, which is helpful for family who want to visit during the hours of 9:00am to 8:00pm. People can join in activities like tai chi, yoga, gardening, and outings to parks or malls, and there's always social, educational, and recreational options on the schedule, plus holiday and birthday celebrations with family-style meals, and daily morning exercises on TV. Residents often participate in making grocery lists and picking out foods, tailored to their diet needs, and the grounds have walking paths, an enclosed courtyard, patio, raised garden beds, fireplaces, and even indoor spaces for activities or watching TV together. Wi-Fi and cable TV are free, there's an onsite beautician, and the whole space is set up so folks can age in place, even if their needs change over time, as they can move through light, medium, and heavy care levels without leaving the home. Hospice and respite care are available, and the staff are trained for behavioral care, diabetes care including insulin shots, incontinence help, and support for people with challenging needs.
Rooms cost about $6,000 a month for a private one-bedroom and $5,000 for semi-private, and prices go up a bit for higher care levels, to around $6,500 for medium care and $7,500 for high care, but a full range of support and services is included, and families can pick what's right for them. The property is registered with DSHS, and there's a profile that providers can claim for official information or to provide updates. Shi's Home suits seniors looking for a small, close-knit group, help with daily tasks, memory care, and a home-like feel where staff and other residents can form strong, lasting bonds as they share meals, hobbies, and time together.
