Family First
Adult Family Homes

Providing compassionate, high-quality, 24-hour care to the Gig Harbor elderly community for 25 years and counting.

Our mission

At Family First Adult Family Homes, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. Our approach is centered on professionalism and compassion, as we believe that every individual deserves to live a life with dignity and independence.

Our story

Providing the quality care your loved one deserves

Our team of experienced caregivers is committed to meeting the unique needs of each of our residents, and we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where they can feel at home.

Whether it's assisting with daily activities, providing medical assistance, or simply offering a listening ear, we are here to support and empower our residents.

Our services

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    24-hour care in small, private settings

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    Alzheimer's, Dementia & Parkinson's care

  • Physical, occupational & speech therapy

  • Hospice care & end-of-life-planning

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Meet our team

  • Chris Thomson, Family First owner and founder

    Chris Thomson

    Owner & Founder

  • Julie Thomson, Family First owner and founder

    Julie Thomson

    Owner & Founder

  • Julie Reed, Chief Marketing Officer

    Julie Reed

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Jenny Bean, HR & Operations Manager

    Jenny Bean

    HR & Operations Manager

  • Tiffany Lamont, Resident Care Manager

    Tiffany Lamont

    Resident Care Manager

  • Maureen Barta, RN, DNP, CCRN Nurse Delegator

    Maureen Barta

    RN, DNP, CCRN Nurse Delegator

  • Kathinka Smit, Activities Director

    Kathinka Smit

    Activities Director

  • "It is called Family First because family does come first – in compassion, care, comfort, concern and a deep understanding of what it means to entrust the care of your loved one outside of your family."

    -ANN, FAMILY FIRST CLIENT

  • "We are so thankful we found Family First and the welcome our mom had in the home. They are truly good people who care about helping others."

    -MARCIE, PREVIOUS FAMILY FIRST CLIENT

  • "We found Family First in Gig Harbor and met with these folks. Instantly I knew how much they care about us and more importantly, their clients. Their staff is very pleasant and accommodating and dad loved it there."

    -KEVIN, PREVIOUS FAMILY FIRST CLIENT

Awards & Recognitions

  • Family First is proud to have been named the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Business of the Year.

  • Family First is proud to have been voted the Finest Retirement Service in the Gig Harbor Living Local Awards from 2017-2021.

    We are thankful to our fantastic team and community at Family First, and we are so grateful for all the support in continuing our mission to care for the elderly in our community.

  • While we consider all of our amazing caregivers winners at Family First, we were honored to have seven caregivers nominated for Pierce County’s 2021 All-Star Caregiver Award and two winners.

    Congratulations to our two managers, Christina and Brittany for being awarded this amazing accomplishment out of more than 80 nominees

 

Conveniently located in Gig Harbor

Our office and home locations are conveniently situated throughout Gig Harbor. Can't make it to visit us in person? No worries – we've got you covered with video consultations.