Arbor Rose AFH Inc.

01/19/2026

Today, we had multiple trees removed from our property to ensure the safety of our adult family home during wind storms, resulting in increased natural light in the dining and living rooms.

01/11/2026

One of our esteemed residents celebrated their 99th birthday this week, prompting a family gathering to commemorate this significant milestone.

01/01/2026

Arbor Rose AFHs Inc. successfully completed various projects, including painting and re-roofing one of our adult homes, installing a new HVAC system, renovating an entire fence and gates, and constructing a patio area for residents and families to enjoy.

Additionally, we painted the interior of another adult family home and upgraded the electrical system in one of our homes. We prioritized professional development by attending guardianship classes, lobby day, and the AFHC trade organization's fall conference. Our facility passed an inspection with flying colors in under three hours.

Furthermore, we upgraded furniture in both family rooms, invested in new recliners, and created a staff classroom. We celebrated Mother's Day with a special tea and dessert event for residents and their families, complete with a photography area. Our activity director, Amy, organized 10 to 14 in-house activities monthly, partnering with Sound Elder Entertainment.

We maintained a 98% occupancy rate and implemented efficient storage solutions. We hosted holiday parties, including a notable luau with over 65 attendees, featuring our elite group of adult family providers from Pierce County. We have utilized Synkwise software for over five years to maintain professional documentation. Notably, we are one of the few homes with two awake staff members at night, and our staff includes team members with 20, 10, and four-plus years of service. As we completed our 24th year in business in November 2025, we are proud to have served the Tacoma community for nearly a quarter century.

The provider's hands-on approach has been instrumental in the business's success, with daily office work and patient rounds contributing to our achievements.
Here’s a review of pictures of the items we accomplished in 2025.

12/25/2025

Santa visited our AFHs this morning, delivering gifts. Our owner was present throughout the day to treat us to an exceptional Christmas luncheon. We extend our gratitude to our staff for their hard work in creating a memorable morning for residets. Who wouldn't appreciate a display of Christmas spirit?

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve at Arbor Rose, two staff members, Mark and Sonia, embodied the holiday spirit by dressing festively to spread cheer among our residents. Their dedication to going above and beyond is greatly appreciated. With numerous family and friend visits anticipated today and tomorrow, the atmosphere is filled with joy and happiness. Our provider prepared a special holiday lunch, adding a touch of festivity to the celebration. The trees are adorned with gifts for each resident to enjoy when Santa arrives tomorrow. Additionally, our chaplain has been visiting residents this week, delivering communion and sharing the spirit of faith.

11/27/2025

Our traditional Thanksgiving meal served at our lunch hour was well received as all the plates came back empty. Our staff made our luncheon look so presentable with china and a festive atmosphere.
Our staff working today Mia, Mark, and Jane special thanks fo working the holiday and spending the day with our residents to make their day special. 🦃🍁🦃

11/23/2025

Today was a productive day completing outdoor projects. The rose garden has been refurbished and we planted 100 tulips for next spring. We excavated the grass to create more spacious patios for summer gatherings. One custom gate has been finished and the final gate will be completed on Monday.

11/16/2025

11/12/2025

Arbor Rose AFHs is proud to be part of a fun evening. Thank you to Christa and Keith Young for hosting our Pierce County Elite Care Partners .

11/10/2025

Today, a special event took place this afternoon at Arbor Rose AFH, where Elvis performed many of his famous songs. In collaboration with Young House in Lakewood and Spanaway, Krista Young, RN, brought her idea to life to celebrate one of their resident's birthday in an extraordinary way.

This is the work we do every day, thinking outside the box for more than our homes and communities, as our team comes together to provide an enjoyable afternoon of music and entertainment for all to appreciate.

11/01/2025

Some Halloween jokes were shared today, and a festive lunch was prepared by the provider. Caldrons were filled with appetizers, and painted pumpkins were on display. However, the highlight was the pumpkin that was opened to reveal a surprise bracelet. There were plenty of laughs today, and the best part was that the staff worked together as a team to make our Halloween lunch a great day. 🎃

10/29/2025

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