Grace Joy AFH sits at 8223 22nd Court West in University Place, Washington, serving Pierce County and offering care for up to six adults who need support with daily life, whether they're seniors or younger adults who can't live alone anymore, and the place has a warm home feeling with both private and shared rooms that come nicely furnished, bright indoor spaces where residents can gather, and a fenced yard with garden and spots to relax outdoors, so people can visit and feel at ease. The team at Grace Joy AFH is present and awake day and night to help with all sorts of activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, getting around, medication reminders, and health checks, and while they don't provide around-the-clock hospital-level nursing, they do handle complex care needs, diabetes support, memory care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and even higher-needs care like assistance with transfers or insulin, and can arrange outside specialists like a nurse, podiatrist, dentist, speech therapist, occupational or physical therapist when needed. Residents enjoy three home-cooked meals every day, with special diets for things like diabetes or hypertension, plus snacks and meals that can be vegetarian; staff will help with meal planning and serving to make sure everyone eats well and gets their needs met.
Dogs weighing between 21 and 30 pounds and cats are welcome, which is helpful for people attached to their pets, and there's space outside for animals, though pet rules apply for the safety and comfort of everyone. There's a swimming pool and sometimes a jacuzzi or sauna onsite, along with bath tubs and wheelchair accessible showers for convenience, and beautician or barber services come in for grooming. The home has private baths in every room, and residents can use common rooms inside and out for visiting, reading, movie nights, music, or creative activities. Grace Joy AFH runs all sorts of onsite and offsite activities, including trips for shopping, doctor visits, devotional services or just getting out to socialize, and runs programs like music therapy, pet therapy, tabletop games, and planned exercise, aiming for simple engagement and comfort.
For transportation, the facility provides parking for residents, offers free or paid rides to appointments, and can arrange trips to doctor's visits, shopping, or spiritual services. The place is licensed for adults 18 and older, and many residents are seniors who might need assisted living or memory care, respite stays for short-term support, or a place to recover from illness or injury before heading home. Grace Joy AFH stands out for its decorated, homelike look, helpful staff who speak English, and friendly atmosphere, and is recognized in awards for good service, though it stays small and focuses on a community feel, with visiting hours from 9 in the morning to 8 at night so family and friends can stop by. Everyone gets help with daily living as needed, and the care is flexible to each person's needs, but if hospital-level medical care's required full-time, families would need to look at skilled nursing facilities.
