Grace Elder Care in Newcastle, WA operates as a licensed residential care home and is set up to manage a wide range of medical needs. Residents who wander—whether in the morning or evening—are monitored, and protocols are in place for elopement risks and individuals with combative or other behavioral issues. The home also accommodates people who stay up all night, require wound care, need oxygen therapy, follow special diets, or are younger than 60. Diabetic management spans oral medications, injections, and sliding-scale insulin, and the staff is trained to support residents living with advanced dementia.
The on-site owner is a registered nurse, and additional RNs or LPNs rotate through the property while a nurse remains on call around the clock. Security measures include 24-hour staffing, a fenced rear area, alarmed doors, and a PERS system that alerts caregivers immediately. Staff provides full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer support ranges from simple standby help to one- or two-person transfers, Hoyer-lift use, wheelchair mobility, walker support, and care for bed-bound residents.
Resident rooms are designed for practicality and can be either private or shared; some include in-room cable hookups. Because layouts and features vary, not every accommodation contains every amenity, and families are encouraged to verify specific room details during a visit.
Meals follow a set menu prepared in-house, with snacks offered between scheduled dining times. The kitchen handles diet modifications to support physician-ordered meal plans, whether for diabetes management, low-sodium needs, or other medically necessary adjustments. Staff members track individual intake to ensure nutritional goals are met.
Common areas are wheelchair accessible, and the building provides internet access so residents can stay connected to family and online resources.