Stafford Healthcare is a nursing home community in Des Moines, WA.
Information last verified:
2800 South 224Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several residents describe long waits after using call buttons.
A recurring concern is that help does not come promptly after residents press their call buttons. Reviews cite waits ranging from about an hour to several hours, and in one case a resident was left on the bathroom floor after falling while waiting. A separate review also describes difficulty getting the front desk to answer the phone.
Multiple reviews describe cleanliness or hygiene problems.
Some reviews report dirty rooms and poor hygiene, including observations like soiled conditions and items left in resident spaces. Others describe unpleasant odors, which affected the overall stay. One review also mentions improvements to cleaning protocols under new management, suggesting the experience may vary over time.
Food is a mixed experience, with both praise and complaints.
Several residents and family members say the food is good or served in an acceptable way for recovery. At the same time, other reviewers report food quality issues such as being cold, terrible, or not great. One review notes that food quality was better in a specific dining area, indicating variation by setting.
Some reviewers advise extra caution around medications.
At least one review raises serious concerns about medication administration, including wrong medication or wrong doses. Another review mentions medication-related problems alongside broader dissatisfaction, reinforcing that families may want to monitor medication routines closely during a stay.
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165 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesStafford Healthcare is located at 2800 South 224Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198 in King County, Washington
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