St. Nino AFH II sits at 19724 8th Ave E in Spanaway, Washington, and offers care for up to six residents in a quiet, home-like setting. This adult family home focuses on seniors who need long-term support, especially those with memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia, or recovering from stroke, and people with developmental or mental health needs can get specialized help too. The place has both private and shared rooms, some with their own baths and tubs, and all are handicap accessible with wheelchair-sized roll-in showers, which makes moving around safer and easier for people who use wheelchairs, and couples can live together in the same space. Safety matters a lot here, especially in the memory care section which includes a secured environment, a wander alert system, and staff who monitor residents around the clock, even for those who tend to wander or act out.
People living here get three nutritious meals a day, with vegetarian meal options, plus snacks and water, and staff help with medication reminders and administration, including injections and blood sugar checks for those with diabetes. Common services include help with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, light housekeeping, and laundry, and you'll find a visiting beautician for hair care or pampering right in the home. For activities, residents have a full schedule, with art classes, spiritual activities, brain fitness programs like Dakim, and social or exercise groups, and the home's indoor and outdoor spaces-including courtyards-are open for relaxing, gatherings, or scheduled programs. Offsite activities and outings are available, and transportation gets provided for medical appointments, shopping, or other errands, sometimes at no cost and sometimes for a fee, and parking's on hand for residents as well.
Family and friends can visit from morning till night, with open visiting hours from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and pets like cats can stay with their owners if needed. The staff at St. Nino AFH II can speak English, Filipino, and Spanish, which welcomes people from different backgrounds. There's an in-house health team that includes caregivers trained for memory care, and visiting professionals such as physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and podiatrists help round out health services; they can also help with high levels of medical care, incontinence care, or support for residents who need help getting out of bed or moving, even if mechanical lifts are needed. The home's secure and caring approach means folks with major behavioral or wandering issues can still stay here safely.
Amenities like cable TV and phone in resident rooms are standard, and residents can expect 24-hour security and supervision. Respite care is an option for families needing short-term stays or temporary relief. Payments come from private pay, long-term care insurance, Medicaid, or VA programs, though Medicare's not accepted unless the home has Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification. The home's licensed by the state under license number 702900 and is operated by Reza Vargas, serving people who want a simple, structured place with memory care services. The care model lets residents "age in place" by increasing support as needs change, keeping familiar faces and routines around for as long as possible, and with comforts like a courtyard, a bath in the room, and support for spiritual and social needs, St. Nino AFH II gives seniors a safe, caring spot to live.
