Personal Care Services
Respectful daily support that preserves comfort, confidence, and independence.
Professional Personal Care Services in Bothell
At first, you noticed small changes in your loved one’s ability to care for themselves. Your father, always so proud of being meticulously dressed, struggled with buttoning his shirts. Or your grandmother, who led aerobics classes in her youth, now has difficulty standing up without help.
Addressing these personal care challenges at first may seem easy enough, but over time, they may become more consistent or severe, including difficulties with everyday tasks like bathing or moving around the house.
Sometimes, a family member’s personal care needs exceed what you can help them with. Whether these changes are related to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or other chronic health conditions, you may need to consider transitioning them to a senior living community where they can remain safe and have their personal care needs met.
Families in Bothell, Washington, can rely on the teams at Longhouse Assisted Living Households to provide thorough and compassionate personal care to their loved ones.
Our hands serve as a loving extension of yours: We treat each resident in our intimate, home-like households as if they were one of our own loved ones, grounding our personal care services in dignity and respect.
A Small Household Makes a Big Difference
When you start searching for a senior living or long-term care community that offers personal care services, you might worry that your family member will lose the comforts of home. You may fear that the person who loved you and cared for you will end up just another number in a large, unfamiliar facility.
We understand those concerns. That’s why we designed our households around the “human-scale” model. In a smaller setting, residents receive more one-on-one attention from their caregivers. Caregivers also learn more about what matters to each resident, from their favorite foods to how they prefer to receive assistance. That familiarity helps make personal care feel less like a series of tasks and more like a natural part of everyday life.
We know that people are meant to live together, so we created each household to give residents ample opportunities to build a sense of community through family-style meals, time spent relaxing in green spaces, and fun activities like arts and crafts.
Getting help with personal care is only one part of a resident’s life in a human-scale household, not the entire reason they’re there.
Our caregivers are also available around the clock, with awake staff 24/7. Families can have greater peace of mind knowing that support is available when their loved one needs help.
Personal Care That Feels Like Home
Just because someone needs help with everyday personal care doesn’t mean they should give up the routines and activities that bring them comfort and pleasure. Far from it. With the right support from trained caregivers, your family member can feel clean and safe while continuing to enjoy the things that make life worthwhile, like exploring their interests and connecting with other people.
At Longhouse Assisted Living Households, we integrate personal care into the rhythms of everyday life. Our caregivers weave personal care tasks into each resident’s regular routine while prioritizing efficiency and discretion.
Whether someone needs a little extra assistance getting ready in the morning or more comprehensive support throughout the day, we tailor our approach to their abilities and needs.
Our personal care services in Bothell include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Oral hygiene and skincare
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Help with walking, mobility, and transfers
- Escorting and assistance getting to meals and activities
- Medication ordering, management, and administration
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Encouragement and assistance with daily activities
In a smaller household setting, caregivers truly get to know our residents. We can recognize when someone needs a little extra help with a particular activity or when that activity may need to be incorporated into their regular care plan.
Building relationships with each resident means understanding how to support them not just physically, but emotionally, too. We respect personal boundaries while encouraging residents to do what they can for themselves.
Personal Care for Changing Needs
Spending dedicated time with our residents is important because their personal care needs can change over time. Someone living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another chronic condition may require more assistance with mobility, hygiene, medication routines, or other everyday activities as their condition progresses.
Our team members also recognize that changes in care needs can bring feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and confusion. These feelings can be especially challenging for people experiencing cognitive changes or memory loss.
To better support residents, our staff receives training in the Validation Method, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and understanding when communicating with people experiencing these challenges in a memory care setting.
We also recognize that care needs don’t always remain the same. As a resident’s circumstances change, the support they receive may need to change, too. Depending on individual needs, Longhouse can provide additional services such as intermittent nursing support and accommodate residents receiving hospice care.
We’re here to help residents remain in a familiar environment for as long as their needs can be safely and appropriately supported. For families, that continuity can make a meaningful difference and offer much-needed peace of mind.
We also recognize that care needs don’t always remain the same. As a resident’s circumstances change, the support they receive may need to change, too. Depending on individual needs, Longhouse can provide additional services such as intermittent nursing support and accommodate residents receiving hospice care.
We’re here to help residents remain in a familiar environment for as long as their needs can be safely and appropriately supported. For families, that continuity can make a meaningful difference and offer much-needed peace of mind.
What Does a Day of Personal Care Look Like?
Every resident is unique, and no two residents have exactly the same routine. Some may need only occasional reminders or a helping hand, while others benefit from more consistent, hands-on assistance throughout the day.
A resident might begin the morning with help bathing, getting dressed, or completing personal hygiene. After breakfast, caregivers can assist with medications and help them move more comfortably and safely through the household — after all, they can’t be late to that fall crafting session. Later in the day, residents may spend time chatting with neighbors, enjoying the garden, participating in activities, or relaxing in a comfortable shared space.
Our caregivers provide assistance as needed while encouraging residents to remain involved in their own routines. The focus isn’t simply on completing daily tasks. We want each resident in our households to feel comfortable, maintain their abilities whenever possible, and, above all, enjoy the ordinary moments that make a place feel like home.
Personal Care Services in Bothell, Washington
Choosing a senior living community that offers personal care services is one of the most important and loving decisions you can make for your loved one.
At Longhouse Assisted Living Households, Bothell families can feel confident that their loved ones will continue to be treated as individuals, with their own preferences, histories, and sense of identity, even as they receive the assistance they need.
Longhouse Assisted Living Households serves families in the Bothell area through our small-household approach to assisted living and personal care. Our Bothell Queensgate household offers a home-like environment with personalized support, while our Canyon Park household expands access to the Longhouse approach.
If you’re exploring personal care services in Bothell, we invite you to learn more about Longhouse, meet our team, and see what daily life in one of our households can look like.Contact us to ask questions or schedule a tour. We’d be happy to talk with you about your loved one’s needs and help you explore the available options.
Our Locations
Longhouse has communities in the Seattle-area, with a focus on the Eastside. We're pleased to serve families throughout Bothell, Bellevue, Woodinville, Redmond, and the greater Puget Sound area.
Call us at (206) 366-1771 to learn more.
Open • Accepting Residents
Longhouse Bothell Queensgate
Longhouse Bothell Queensgate is a small, “human scale” community for seniors. Our 15-room assisted living household combines the comforts of a real home with comprehensive Alzheimer's, dementia memory care, Parkinson's, stroke, & chronic care services.
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Opening November 2026 • Accepting Reservations
Longhouse Bothell Canyon Park
Longhouse Bothell - Canyon Park is scheduled to open in November 2026. It is a 15-room household with a sun porch, a beautiful garden and gazebo, an open kitchen and many other wonderful features. It is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood. We are taking reservations now!
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Opening Spring 2028
Longhouse Redmond
Located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, right next to the First Baptist Church of Rose Hill. We are in the early stages of development and expect to open Spring 2028. Longhouse Redmond is a 15-room household with a sun porch, a beautiful garden and gazebo, an open kitchen and many other wonderful features.
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