Adult Family Homes (AFH)
Adult Family Homes 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.
The adult family home model has created a space for people to get a high-level of care, but in a comfortable home-like setting. AFH are especially wonderful for residents who would benefit from more one-on-one support and a calmer environment.
There are a lot of adult family homes in our area (greater Seattle-Bellevue). We like this model when someone needs a lot of care related to physical changes (such as prone to falls) and medical challenges and especially care for people who are in the more advanced stages of dementia.
As Care Managers, we start talking to families about adult family homes if the person in their care has been in assisted living and makes the transition to memory care. It may be going well for a while, then something changes, and all of a sudden it doesn't feel right.
What we typically see is someone at a stage in their dementia where they're feeling overly stimulated by their environment. There's too much going on. They're having a harder time benefiting from the activities that are provided. There's a lot of coming and going and that's too much for them to process. They need a smaller, calmer environment. This is where adult family homes are so beneficial.
Sometimes people are experiencing behavioral or mood changes related to their dementia, and they need more focused one-on-one support. Staffing ratios are usually two caregivers to five or six residents. This way, residents can get more personalized attention.
It's also a great option for people who have medically complex needs. For example, we've had clients move to adult family homes where maybe they were on a ventilator or they had a feeding tube. Years ago, the only option for them would have been to live in a skilled nursing facility, which is a clinical, institutional atmosphere, rather than the more intimate, residential setting of an AFH.
The number of adult family homes to choose from in our area can be overwhelming. Families often aren’t sure what to look for or how to assess which AFH will be the best fit for the person in their care. We help families navigate and narrow down the options and find the best fit for their loved one.
If you’re anticipating a move and not sure how to move forward, click here to schedule a free, get acquainted call with one of our Care Managers.
Adult Family Homes (AFH)
Adult Family Homes 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.
The adult family home model has created a space for people to get a high-level of care, but in a comfortable home-like setting. AFH are especially wonderful for residents who would benefit from more one-on-one support and a calmer environment.
There are a lot of adult family homes in our area (greater Seattle-Bellevue). We like this model when someone needs a lot of care related to physical changes (such as prone to falls) and medical challenges and especially care for people who are in the more advanced stages of dementia.
As Care Managers, we start talking to families about adult family homes if the person in their care has been in assisted living and makes the transition to memory care. It may be going well for a while, then something changes, and all of a sudden it doesn't feel right.
What we typically see is someone at a stage in their dementia where they're feeling overly stimulated by their environment. There's too much going on. They're having a harder time benefiting from the activities that are provided. There's a lot of coming and going and that's too much for them to process. They need a smaller, calmer environment. This is where adult family homes are so beneficial.
Sometimes people are experiencing behavioral or mood changes related to their dementia, and they need more focused one-on-one support. Staffing ratios are usually two caregivers to five or six residents. This way, residents can get more personalized attention.
It's also a great option for people who have medically complex needs. For example, we've had clients move to adult family homes where maybe they were on a ventilator or they had a feeding tube. Years ago, the only option for them would have been to live in a skilled nursing facility, which is a clinical, institutional atmosphere, rather than the more intimate, residential setting of an AFH.
The number of adult family homes to choose from in our area can be overwhelming. Families often aren’t sure what to look for or how to assess which AFH will be the best fit for the person in their care. We help families navigate and narrow down the options and find the best fit for their loved one.
If you’re anticipating a move and not sure how to move forward, click here to schedule a free, get acquainted call with one of our Care Managers.