Who is really caring for your mom or dad on a daily basis? We know that moving your parent into an assisting living community can be a difficult decision. It can be stressful for not only your parent moving into a new situation, but for you as the adult child. You want to make sure there is someone caring for you parent who is respectful, attentive, affectionate, and kind. You want someone who has strong skills but can comfort with a hug or a warm smile. These are the same qualities that we carefully screen for when we hire our care staff at Aegis Living.
In all positions that we hire for, we take extreme care that they meet the high standards that we have set as a company. We only hire 9’s and 10’s on the high end of the scale of skill sets from our field of applicants. We specifically hire for individuals who have a high emotional IQ, as well as their superior skills and experience. In our industry, it is so important to hire a “people person” who can connect with and cherish our residents. To achieve this, we use group interviews with multiple candidates at one time to judge how they interact with each other and their level of compassion and cooperation.
By using a strict hiring criteria across all communities, for our corporate staff, and leadership roles, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in our industry. We value the importance of quality and consistency in our staff who care for your parent. We know your parents rely on these individuals and take comfort in these relationships. We have created a culture of rewarding employees for their long term dedication with clear career opportunities to progress within the company and financial rewards.
Our staff find their work to be personally rewarding and we want to support them any way that we can. We have consistently had one of the highest ratings on Glassdoor.com, an independent employee job review site that is powered by the feedback of those who work or have worked in our company. We were voted “Best Place to Work” for four years by Puget Sound Business Journal and “Best Family Owned Business” by Seattle Business Magazine in 2015. And we were ranked #3 out of 321 business in the Seattle area by King5 Evening Magazine. These awards means so much to us as a company because these were awarded based on the satisfaction, feedback, and votes by our employees.
Whether your loved one lives at an Aegis Living community or another assisted living facility, we wanted to give you a few questions to consider as you review and meet the staff at a senior living community:
The warmth and dedication of a staff is something that needs to be experienced in person. Take a tour, ask questions, and observe when looking for a senior living community. We welcome you to tour one of our communities for your needs, contact us today.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.