AST Gentle Home Care sits in a quiet part of Vancouver, Washington, near Salmon Creek and close to Legacy Hospital, right by both I-5 and 205, so people find it easy to visit. The home has room for six residents and feels much like a family house, with private and shared rooms, as well as options for private or semi-private bathrooms, and it's got air conditioning, emergency call buttons, and cable television with Russian channels and DVR features, which is pretty handy for people who like familiar comforts and maybe want to catch up on their favorite sports or shows.
Staff here help with all kinds of daily needs, like getting dressed, bathing, medication management, incontinence care, and more, including things like wound care, blood glucose monitoring, and different kinds of therapy visits like speech or physical therapy, handled through home health. Specialized caregivers give extra help for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, mental health needs, or developmental disabilities, and care plans change as people need more or less support, so it's flexible if health needs change. The place handles many health supplies too, like managing catheters and checking blood thinners, and they offer hospice and respite care for those times when families need extra support.
Residents get three homemade meals every day, snacks, special diets, and lots of fresh fruit, plus a registered dietitian helps manage health through nutrition. There's housekeeping, laundry, and transportation or parking, so family can come and go, or residents can reach appointments pretty simply. There's group activities, birthday and holiday parties, music therapy, church visits, and plenty of chances to socialize indoors or outdoors, where people really enjoy the courtyard, garden, and greenhouse, and if anyone likes pets, visits are allowed as long as they follow some rules.
The setting feels peaceful, secure, and familiar, with big TVs, high-speed internet, a bistro, chapel services nearby, a barber and beauty shop, a fitness area, and an emergency alarm system for safety, plus the home stays locked with alarms for anyone who might wander. People with wheelchairs and walkers move around easily, since the whole place is accessible, and the activity room gives folks somewhere calm to visit with others or just relax. The staff help with fall prevention, set up transportation, and will discuss extra services with family or legal representatives as needed. Folks can stay connected and supported, with everything pretty much covered, in a cozy home that doesn't feel too big or too busy. AST Gentle Home Care gets plenty of strong reviews, and people seem to like the personal touch and steady, comforting environment.
