The Avenue Home Standard of Care
We combine professional behavioral rigor with the warmth and comforts of a real family home - delivering dignified, individualized support for adults with developmental disabilities in Puyallup, WA. Explore each dedicated service below.
DDA-Certified Residential Care
Avenue Home is a licensed Washington State Adult Family Home enrolled as a DDA-certified provider, offering 24/7 residential support for adults with developmental and behavioral disabilities in Puyallup, Pierce County.
- Licensed DSHS Adult Family Home (RCW Chapter 70.127; WAC Chapter 388-76)
- DDA-certified provider - Core, IFS & Basic Plus waiver compatible
- 24/7 awake staffing with high staff-to-resident ratios
ABA-Informed Behavioral Support
Our direct support professionals apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles throughout daily residential routines - reinforcing adaptive skills, reducing triggers, and implementing each resident's Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) with consistency.
- ABA-trained direct support professionals
- Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) implementation & data collection
- Positive reinforcement & antecedent strategies
Private Resident Bedrooms
Every resident at Avenue Home enjoys their own private bedroom - a personal sanctuary customized to their sensory and personal preferences, furnished for comfort, safety, and dignity.
- Individual private suites for every resident
- Customized to sensory & personal preferences
- Accessible, safety-oriented layout
RN Delegation & Medication Management
Avenue Home contracts with a delegating Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses each resident, trains staff on delegated nursing tasks, and maintains ongoing oversight - enabling safe medication administration and medical care in a home setting.
- Contracted delegating Registered Nurse (RN)
- Secure medication storage & administration
- Digital MAR (Medication Administration Record) compliance
Community Integration & Recreation
Avenue Home structures regular local outings, sensory-friendly activities, and life-skills building so residents build self-esteem, daily living skills, and genuine friendships in Pierce County.
- Structured Pierce County community outings
- Sensory-friendly activities & sensory garden relaxation
- Life-skills & daily living skill building
Ready to Refer or Tour?
Connect with our intake coordinator to discuss a resident's care needs or schedule a private home tour.
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