Marica’s AFH is an assisted living facility located in Bellevue, WA, nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood that offers both tranquility and convenient access to nearby parks, shopping centers, and medical facilities. As a licensed Adult Family Home, Marica’s AFH is designed to create a homelike atmosphere while providing professional care for adults who require assistance with daily living activities and health-related needs. The home is licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), ensuring compliance with state standards for safety, staffing, and quality of care.

The facility offers a choice of private and shared accommodations, each thoughtfully furnished and customizable to meet individual preferences. Residents can enjoy spacious bedrooms with large windows for natural light, personal closet space, and options to bring personal belongings to make the space their own. Common living areas are inviting and comfortable, encouraging socialization among residents and visitors. The home also features secure, landscaped outdoor spaces, such as a backyard patio and garden area, where residents can relax, enjoy fresh air, or participate in light gardening activities.

Meals at Marica’s AFH are prepared onsite, with menus designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and preferences, including specialized diets recommended by healthcare professionals. Residents are served nutritious, home-cooked meals three times a day, along with healthy snacks. The kitchen staff can adapt meal plans for diabetic, low-sodium, or vegetarian diets as needed. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided regularly, ensuring residents’ living spaces remain clean and comfortable. Recreational activities are part of the daily routine, with options such as arts and crafts, music sessions, light exercise, board games, and opportunities for outdoor walks, all tailored to the interests and abilities of residents.

Marica’s AFH supports a comprehensive range of care and medical services to address residents’ evolving needs. The facility can coordinate speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy through partnerships with visiting licensed providers or third-party healthcare professionals. These therapies are offered based on individual assessments and physician recommendations, and typically involve regular visits from specialist therapists who collaborate with the caregiving team to support each resident’s personalized care plan. Medication management is overseen by trained staff, who assist residents with proper medication administration and monitoring, ensuring timely and accurate dosing as prescribed. The home also accommodates residents with chronic conditions such as diabetes, dementia, and mobility limitations, with staff experienced in providing specialized care and monitoring.

Residents at Marica’s AFH receive full assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Compassionate and attentive caregivers are available 24 hours a day to provide hands-on support and respond promptly to any needs or emergencies, maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment. Staff-to-resident ratios are kept low to ensure personalized attention and meaningful relationships. Emergency call systems and safety features, such as grab bars and wheelchair-accessible showers, further enhance resident security and peace of mind.

Marica’s AFH is committed to promoting residents’ independence, dignity, and quality of life, fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere where each individual is valued and supported according to their unique needs and preferences.

Costs at this community start at $3,280 and range up to $6,692. The average price in the community is $4,986, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,493. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.