Golden Valley AFH sits in a quiet area of Olympia, WA, about fifteen minutes east of downtown in the suburb of Lacey, which makes it easy to get to from I-5 and close to shops and places to eat. The home serves seniors who need memory care, assisted living, and different levels of daily help, and it's made for people with dementia, mental health needs, or developmental disabilities. There are four units and three licensed beds, so things feel calm and more like a family home. Staff speak both Filipino and English, and they're on call 24 hours a day for things like bathing, grooming, help with moving around, giving medicine, and help at mealtimes, and visiting nurses come by when needed.
Rooms have air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible showers, bathtubs, private or semi-private options, and private cable or satellite TV. The home also has indoor and outdoor areas where people can do arts and crafts, listen to piano music, or just sit by the central fireplace or out on the patio in the sunshine. There's a chapel with weekly Catholic services, a dog who lives in the house, and common areas where friends and family can visit or people can join in group activities like karaoke, Wii bowling, trips, and outings. People can take part in weekly arts and crafts, games, and other activities that work well for those living with memory loss. Staff use a computerized wander alert system, secured doors, and sometimes special bracelets to keep residents safe if they wander or act out, so the home can accept people with more serious behavioral needs.
Meals are cooked fresh and planned with different diets in mind, like low-sodium, no sugar, or vegan options. The staff takes care of laundry, housekeeping, trips to the store, hair care, and errands. Golden Valley AFH has transportation for doctor visits or activities, and parking for residents. There's free Wi-Fi, and the building welcomes wheelchairs and walkers, with lifts and extra help for those who need it to move.
Golden Valley AFH is licensed as an Adult Family Home and works mainly with private pay, with an average memory care semi-private room costing around $6,000. Medicare isn't accepted unless certified by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The facility is memory-care only, fully secured, and provides all kinds of help with activities of daily living for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, including reminders and direct supervision as needed. They offer respite or short-term stays for families needing a break, and residents can age in place if their needs increase. The community gets good reviews, with 3.5 out of 5 stars, and people talk about the happy feeling there and the kindness of the staff. The home welcomes visits from 9:00am to 8:00pm and serves Thurston County. Staff and management focus on keeping things running smoothly by offering plenty of personal help and activities so residents and their families stay comfortable, informed, and involved.
