What Is an Adult Family Home? A Family’s Guide
When a loved one needs more day-to-day support than family can provide, the options can feel overwhelming. An adult family home (AFH) is one of the most personal and homelike choices available — and for many families, the most comforting.
A real home, not a facility
An adult family home is a licensed residential care home, usually caring for up to six residents at a time. Instead of long hallways and shift-based staff, residents live in an ordinary house with a small, consistent caregiving team. That means more one-on-one attention, familiar faces, and a daily rhythm that feels like family life.
What’s included
At BW Heavenly Adult Family Home, care typically includes help with the activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility — along with home-cooked meals, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and warm companionship. We also coordinate closely with each resident’s doctors, home health, and hospice teams.
Who it’s right for
Adult family homes are a wonderful fit for seniors who need daily assistance but thrive in a smaller, quieter, more personal environment. If you’d like to see whether it’s the right fit for your loved one, we’d be glad to show you our home. Call us at (425) 835-1089 or schedule a visit.


