What is an Adult Family Home (AFH)?

Adult family homes (AFH's) are private residences that are licensed to provide housing, meals, and personal care services to older persons and disabled adults who are unable to live independently. Unlike assisted living facilities, AFH's are owned and operated by licensed AFH “providers” who live with the residents they serve. In addition, AFH's are limited to a maximum of six (6) residents.

Who May Reside In an Adult Family Home?

To reside in an adult family home, a person must meet the AFH "residency criteria," which is defined by RCW and WAC regulations and by the provider’s admission policy. In most cases, AFH's provide general supervision, assistance with personal care services, and assistance with medications to elders and disabled adults who require such services.  This residency criteria generally falls into these categories:  Dementia, Mental Health and Developmentally Disabled.

For the members of the WSRCC - It's all in the service!

What are the Personal Care Services Provided?

• Daily assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing, toileting and walking.
• Assistance with Medication
• Continence Care and Management.
• Escorts and assistance with walking and Transfer Assistance.
• Array of Menus:  Three delicious meals & snacks.  
• Dining assistance and special diets.
• Behavior Management.
• Assistance with reminders and redirection.
• Access to health & medical services.  Medical care and assistance within the guidelines of Nurse Delegation state law and Physician orders.
• Housekeeping and Personal Laundry services.
• Social and recreational activities.
• Health promotion and exercise programs.  Our caregivers follow Physical Therapist's discharge orders.
• Many AFH's are also experienced Hospice Homes; Residents may transition into Hospice without having to move!

Who are the Owners/Providers?

Many Providers have nursing degrees; ARNP's, RN's, LPN's, as well as nursing assistant certificates; CNA's and NAR's.  We take continuing education every year to renew our licenses.  Larger numbers of us are furthering our education and have returned to school to become nurses or earn Geriatric accreditation.  Many started out by caring for one of our own family members (father, mother, aunt, etc.) and continue on in this line of work because we've became attached to the Residents we care for.  And many came from other lands and found a niche market in which to become established in America.  For the members of the WSRCC - It's about the care!  We care about Quality Assurance and hold ourselves to a high standard!  And, we consider it an honor and privilege to serve you and your families just as if you were our own!