Our Homes

Our Homes

Adult Family Homes for people with Developmental Disabilities

The Adult Family Home (AFH) model is a home in a typical neighborhood where five or six individuals with disabilities can live as independently as possible in a family-like atmosphere with their live-in care provider. Thanks to the many generous donations, five AFHs now exist—four in Issaquah and one in the Snoqualmie Valley.

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Mike Ernst House

Care Provider: Pam Stefansky

Located in the West Issaquah Highlands, the Mike House is our first home built in partnership with Taylor Morrison home builders.

Opened 2022

Nancy Whitaker House

Care Provider: Claire Mmbone

We opened the Nancy Whitaker House in 2020 in the Snoqualmie Valley. It's the first house opened outside of Issaquah.

See the photos taken during construction.

Opened 2020

Angela Dews House

Care Provider: Evelyn Galasso

We again teamed up with Polygon Homes (after successfully building the Rose House) to build the Angela Home, this time in the Issaquah Highlands community.

Opened 2012

Ann Dennis House

Care Provider: Mary Njuguna

The Ann House is located in a beautiful park-like setting right along the border of Issaquah and Sammamish.

Opened 2006

Rose Finnegan House

Care Provider: Chona Gascon

Located in the Olde Town neighborhood of Issaquah, the Rose House was LEO's first home and was named after one of our founders, Rose Finnegan. It continues to set a great example of how to operate an Adult Family Home, not just in the LEO organization, but in the community as well.

Opened 2003

Life Enrichment Options and Adult Family Homes (AFH)

Life Enrichment Options (LEO) owns and maintains Adult Family Homes (AFH) in Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley, providing supportive, family-style housing for adults with developmental disabilities. We are committed to expanding our housing options and ensuring a high standard of care.

What Are AFHs?

AFHs are unique homes in typical neighborhoods, designed to offer a family-like atmosphere where five or six individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible with their live-in Care Provider (CP). These homes are licensed and regulated by the State of Washington, with each home accommodating up to six adults and a full-time CP.

Note that Adult Family Homes are sometimes confused with “Shared Living Homes” or “Supported Living Homes”, or the generic term “Group Homes”. Both the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and the Arc of King County are great resources for more information.

Care Providers

Our Care Providers are independent contractors vetted by LEO and licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). They operate their own business from the home and receive Medicaid reimbursement for providing personal care. LEO leases the homes to the CPs at below-market rates, covering some utilities, maintenance, and insurance. While CPs manage their businesses independently, they adhere to LEO’s standards of care and lease agreements.

Self-Sustaining Model

Thanks to generous donations and prudent financial management, each home is debt-free and self-sustaining. This model ensures that residents receive comprehensive care, housing, and social interaction under one roof.

Residency Application

If you are interested in applying for residency, please reach out to us directly to do an initial screening.

When a vacancy occurs, the Care Provider reviews applications, conducts interviews, and ensures compatibility among residents. New residents can engage in community integration and participate in employment or day programs if possible.

To help you prepare for your child’s transition to independent living, you can download LEO’s “Guidelines for Educating Your Child Toward Independent Living.”