Bothell Health Care sits on over nine acres of Washington forestland in Bothell, Washington, and you'll see lots of trees outside the windows, which makes it feel peaceful and restful if you like being around nature, and the place itself is wheelchair accessible, with no smoking allowed inside anywhere, private or public, which helps keep the air clean for everyone living there. The facility has 99 licensed and Medicare-certified beds and specializes in both long-term and short-term skilled nursing care, including rehabilitation services, which means they help folks recover from illness or injury so they can get back home or move to a place where they need less help. The Executive Director, who's both an RN and one of the owners, has a lot of experience in skilled nursing and keeps the place running, and the owners, Art and Julie, have set a family feeling that's warm and caring-pretty rare for a building run by locals, so there's a homelike touch.
Men and women live here, and the team works every day to help residents with their routines, personal care, and health-nurses and doctors are on-call, and there's a dentist who comes to see people, plus other health services. They do a big variety of therapy, too, like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, with both inpatient and outpatient rehab teams; there's a specialized rehab program to help people get their strength and independence back, and the therapists work with each resident to come up with a plan that fits their own goals. Staff get special training to give support throughout aging, so folks who want to stay in the same place can with options like hospice, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and respite care for when families need a break.
All bathrooms are private and showers are wheelchair accessible, which keeps things comfortable and safe, and residents can bring a pet if they want, or get a haircut or beauty treatment right in the building. There's parking for residents who drive and free transportation for anyone who needs to get somewhere in town. The facility offers plenty of activities, inside and out, meant to help people stay social, make friends, and keep busy with things like games, education, entertainment, and spiritual services, if they want them. Meals are provided, with choices for vegetarian or kosher diets, and there are both onsite and offsite activities all year round for people who like to stay engaged.
The staff speaks several languages and works hard to match care plans to each person's needs, abilities, and wishes so everyone has a chance to feel at home and a part of things. Floor plans are available to look at, which helps families plan ahead, and the team focuses on helping people move from hospital to home in a way that's as smooth as possible. Payment comes in a few different forms, so families can find what works best. Specialists like podiatrists visit, and the place is set up to help with health paperwork, like faxes and connecting with outside providers, making it easier to handle medical care and stay in touch with family or doctors. Overall, Bothell Health Care works to give community members quality care in a friendly, local setting, all while surrounded by the quiet of the woods.
