Taking care of someone with a disability is a full-time job. It requires hard work, patience, and good health, and like any job, an opportunity for the caregiver to receive some "vacation time". We are here to provide caregivers that much-needed break from the daily routine of care giving.

Specially trained substitute caregivers will provide whatever assistance, supervision and companionship your loved one needs to reduce isolation, boredom, and loneliness during your time away. We are available for planned and emergency visits, as well as special services appropriate to persons with Alzheimer's disease or other related diseases.

The Facility: Our Adult Care Building was donated by Boeing (photo above left). It has been decorated in a home-like setting (see photos below) to provide a comfortable environment for supervised activities. Special areas are designated for various activities, including a separate dining area. Wheelchair access is available.

What We Offer: The goal of this program is to give respite and support to primary caregivers by providing supervised activities for handicapped people and frail, elderly adults. To that end, we offer appropriate seated-exercise sessions, music, movies, and arts and crafts. Developing friendships with staff and other participants is also an important part of our program. We provide our clients with love, comfort and good company, as well as curriculum that promotes a healthy body, mind and spirit.

Hours: We are open five days a week, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays. All clients must be screened for compatibility with our program, and pre-registered. Our facility can handle people who need only one hour, a full day, or five days a week, according to your schedule. Come and visit us, meet our staff, and see our facility.

Arts and crafts area	DVD movie area
Music center	Bingo

Part-time and Full Day Costs:  Our current full pay rates are $5.00 per hour attended, which includes snacks and lunch. Low income families who qualify with the King County Respite Care (KCRC) program may have all or part of these costs covered. Eligibility in the KCRC program may be confirmed and a case manager assigned by calling KCRC at (206) 448-3110 or (800) 972-9990.  

Transportation: Transportation is available through the Metro Access program (206) 205-5000 or the Sound Transit Shuttle (253) 581-8100 for door-to-door service between your home and the Center.