Communication
Respectful, unhurried communication
Caregivers use calm, simple language, give one step at a time, and allow time to respond. They learn each resident's preferences, history, and cues so that care feels familiar rather than rushed.
Memory & Dementia Support
Personalized Memory and Dementia Support in South King County
Magnolia Senior Care provides compassionate, individualized support for older adults experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Our caregivers focus on familiar routines, respectful communication, daily assistance, and a comfortable residential environment. RN-guided care planning helps our team respond to changing resident needs and maintain communication with families and healthcare professionals.
How it works
What families can expect.
Daily routines
Familiar rhythms through the day
Predictable times for meals, rest, hygiene, and activities can reduce confusion and anxiety. Routines are adjusted as a resident's needs and abilities change.
Personal care
Help with everyday tasks
Caregivers provide cueing, supervision, or hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, based on the resident's care plan.
Safety awareness
Watching for changes
Caregivers watch for changes in sleep, appetite, mood, walking, or behavior that may signal pain, illness, medication effects, or progression, and report them so the care plan can be reviewed.
Family collaboration
Families stay part of the picture
Families and POAs share history and preferences, hear about meaningful changes, and are included in care planning conversations.
RN-Led Clinical Excellence + Family-Centered Care
The role of RN oversight
Sosena Mekuria, RN, guides care planning so the team understands each resident's needs and knows when to involve the resident's healthcare providers. Registered Nurse visits are scheduled according to resident needs and each home's care arrangements. Trained caregivers provide 24-hour resident support, and Magnolia does not provide 24-hour on-site nursing.
Good to know
Limits and fit
Dementia affects people very differently. Each home can only accept and continue to care for residents whose needs it can safely meet alongside the residents already living there. Some needs, such as care that requires a secured memory-care unit, may be better served in another setting. We discuss fit honestly before admission and as needs change.
At each home
Two homes, two clearly defined RN roles.
Burien, WA
Magnolia Senior Loving Care: RN-Owned & Operated
The Burien home is owned and operated by Sosena Mekuria, RN, who directly oversees care planning and daily operations there.
Visit the Burien home pageDes Moines, WA
Magnolia Senior Care of Highline: RN-Managed
The Des Moines home is RN-Managed: Sosena Mekuria, RN, provides RN management and oversight of care planning there.
Visit the Des Moines home pageQuestions families ask
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Can a person with dementia live at Magnolia?
Often, yes. Whether a specific person is a good fit depends on an assessment of their needs, the home's ability to meet them safely, and room availability.
FAQ
Is a nurse on site all day?
No. Magnolia provides RN-guided care planning and oversight, with RN visits scheduled according to resident needs and 24-hour caregiver support. Magnolia does not provide 24-hour on-site nursing.
FAQ
How will we know how our loved one is doing?
Magnolia keeps families and POAs informed about meaningful changes in routines, mood, health, or care needs, and is available to talk through questions.
Services are provided when appropriate for the individual resident, based on assessment, the negotiated care plan, and each home's ability to meet needs safely. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Free and no-obligation
Talk through your loved one's needs.
A free consultation is a calm way to ask questions, understand fit, and plan a tour of one or both homes.