Adult family

An Adult Family Home is one of the many options in our area that is able to provide hands-on care to older adults. In Washington State alone, there are more than 2, adult family homes; all are regulated and licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services in Washington and the Department of Human Services in Oregon. This makes it a great option for someone who requires more one-on-one attention because of the lower resident-to-caregiver ratio. All providers and staff must be certified in the fundamentals of caregiving, first aid, and CPR. They must also obtain certifications for any specialty services that home wishes to offer and each caregiver must fulfill continuing education requirements to remain certified. Each home is unique with its own personality and specialties.

A Holistic Adult Family Home. Geriatric Care Specialty. A Holistic Adult Family Homes provide excellent, specialized care for all forms of dementia as well as the full spectrum of diagnosis common to the geriatric population. We offer exceptional programming for geriatric care, developed and managed by Erin Moody, BS a geriatric medical social worker with 20 plus years experience in the field. We believe in natural health and that wellness is attainable at any age.

When the time comes to think about senior care living options for yourself or a family member, you may consider the typical choices, either an independent living community, an assisted living community, memory care community or a skilled nursing center. You may not realize other choices are available. One such choice is an adult family home, also referred to as an adult care home, personal care home or an adult foster home , depending upon their locations across the country. An adult family home is usually a traditionally-built home located in a residential neighborhood that has been retrofitted to provide for the needs and safety of seniors. Although some states allow homes with fewer residents to be unlicensed, most are licensed and regulated.

These are residential homes licensed to care for up to six non-related residents. They provide room, board, laundry, necessary supervision, and necessary help with activities of daily living, personal care, and social services. RCW In this one-day course you will learn about resident rights, and whether you are prepared to take on the responsibility of being an adult family home provider, and an overview of regulations and laws pertaining to adult family homes.