Office: 206-412-8655 Fax: 206-629-4345 openarmsrbafh@gmail.com 19121 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177

Shoreline, Washington

Open Arms, Expert Care, Home Comfort.

Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, a real backyard, and round-the-clock in-house nursing — for the medically complex care your family member deserves, in a home instead of a facility.

In-House Nursing & CNAs

Skilled staff on hand around the clock, not on call from off-site.

Private Rooms + Ensuite Baths

Every resident keeps their own room and their own bathroom.

Specialized Medical Care

Tube feeding, trach, IV and ostomy care handled with clinical confidence.

Who We Are

A licensed home, run by caregivers who know medically complex care.

Richmond Beach Open Arms AFH is a small, licensed adult family home just blocks from the water in Shoreline. We built it around one idea: the people who need the most skilled care shouldn't have to give up living in a real home to get it.

  • Licensed adult family home, Washington State DSHS
  • Registered nurse oversight with in-house CNAs
  • Experience with tube feeding, trach, IV, and ostomy care
Read Our Story
Caregiver sitting and talking warmly with a resident in a bright common room

About The Home

Built like a house because it is one.

No long corridors, no nurses' station in the middle of the living room. Just a comfortable home with the medical infrastructure quietly built in.

Private Rooms

Each resident has their own room to furnish and personalize.

Ensuite Bathrooms

Private, accessible bathrooms attached to every bedroom.

Backyard

A real backyard for fresh air, sunshine, and quiet afternoons outdoors.

Private Doctor Visit Room

A dedicated office space so physician visits stay private.

Our Approach

Clinical skill, delivered gently.

Every service is provided directly by our own nursing staff and CNAs — not outsourced to a visiting agency.

Backyard patio and garden at Richmond Beach Open Arms AFH
Our Vision

Care plans built around one person

Before move-in, our RN meets with the resident and family to build a personalized care plan covering medical needs, daily routines, and personal history.

Our Mission

A genuinely home-like atmosphere

We keep the resident count small so care never feels rushed — skilled nursing in a real home, not an institutional wing.

24/7
In-House Nursing Coverage
6
Private Resident Rooms
15+
Years Combined Nursing Experience
Same-Day
Tour Scheduling

Services & Care

Clinical skill, delivered gently.

From daily personal care to specialized medical support, our in-house team tailors every service to the resident.

Personal Care Assistance

Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, delivered patiently and with respect for each resident's independence and routine.

Medication Management

Accurate administration, careful scheduling, and ongoing monitoring of every prescription, tracked closely by our nursing team.

24/7 Supervised Care

A trained caregiver is on-site at every hour of every day, so help is always immediate — never a phone call away.

Tube Feeding

Safe, scheduled tube feeding managed by trained staff following each resident's individual nutritional plan.

Tracheostomy Care

Careful airway and stoma care performed by staff trained specifically in tracheostomy management and monitoring.

IV Care

In-house administration and monitoring of IV therapy, handled with the same clinical rigor as a nursing facility.

Ostomy Care

Attentive, hygienic ostomy care and supply management that keeps residents comfortable and confident.

Dementia & Memory Support

A calm, structured environment and patient redirection techniques for residents living with memory-related conditions.

Respite Care

Short-term stays that give family caregivers a chance to rest, travel, or handle other responsibilities with peace of mind.

Backyard patio and garden seating at Richmond Beach Open Arms AFH

Why Families Choose Us

Care plans built around one person, not a wing of them.

We focus on personalized care in a genuine home setting — because your loved one deserves more than a facility.

  • Personalized care plans — Reviewed and adjusted as needs change — built around the person, not a template.
  • Medically complex needs — Comfortable handling tube feeding, trach, IV, and ostomy care with clinical confidence.
  • A real home atmosphere — Private rooms, ensuite baths, backyard, and home-cooked meals — not institutional corridors.
  • Small resident count — Care never feels rushed when staff know every resident by name.

How It Works

Four simple steps to getting started

We know choosing care is a big decision — we'll guide you through every step with compassion and clear communication.

We respond

A member of our team reaches out by phone or email, usually the same day.

Phone consult

We talk through your family's needs, timeline, and any specific medical care required.

Schedule a tour

Visit the home, meet the team, and see the rooms in person.

Welcome home

Your loved one moves in with a personalized care plan built around them.

We'd love to show you our home.

Come see the rooms, meet the team, and ask every question you have.

Get In Touch

Reach us any way that's easiest.

Call, email, or send a message — we respond personally, usually the same day.

We'll get back to you personally, usually within one business day.

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19121 3rd Ave NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

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