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What are the best assisted living facilities in Seattle?

My mother in law has been playing the not very fun game of oncological whack-a-mole for a couple of years now. She is beginning to decline with alarming rapidity and must move into an assisted living facility that offers hospice care. At least, that's what I think.

My wife and I will be talking to her doctors and the social worker assigned to her through Fred Hutch in the next couple of days. I would also like to get some input from anyone out there who has gone through a similar situation. What facility did you deal with? How was it? Recommendations? And insights would be most welcome.

She does have a pension, social security disability and good (as far as I can tell) health insurance so is not entirely without means.

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Tom asked in Aches, Pains & Illness 11 months ago | Report

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    Don't know if it's too late, but check out Medicare.gov. They have reviews of nursing and assisted living facilities. I strongly encourage you to look into adult family homes, depending on her needs. My Dad had colon cancer and was on Medicaid, and we were able to have a visiting doctor care for him weekly (in addition to his in-office appointments), as well as several different types of visiting nurses. No matter where you go, please, please be involved. Ask questions about her condition, her care, her nutrition and mostly, her medications. Too often family gets too busy to visit and be involved, but it is critical, not only to her physical well-being, but emotionally as well. Best of luck!

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    Visit several within easy driving distance. Research the facility ahead of time so that you can ask questions. Some typical questions are at RetirementCommunity.com

    My mom is at Exeter House Retirement Community, and they take good care of her there.

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    I feel for you. These are not good times. I've had good experiences with Park Shore on Lake Washington, but it all depends on where you live. It's better to have something close to you. You'll wind up visiting several times a week.

    Fred answered in Aches, Pains & Illness 7 months ago | Report
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    Well this convinced me that I should also try to send my parents, my elderly parents to an assisted living wherein they can enjoy the community.

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    trinitylifestyle answered in Aches, Pains & Illness 9 months ago | Report
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