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Adult Family Home Conversions

From "nice idea" to inspection-ready facility

Converting a house into an Adult Family Home is not a normal remodel.

You're not just widening a doorway. You're building to DSHS, WAC, building, fire, and accessibility rules so you can actually open and pass inspection.

Most contractors can install a grab bar. Very few know what a surveyor is going to measure and red-line.

This is the gap I fill.

I'm Loren, a licensed general contractor in Washington State with a degree in Healthcare Administration. My mom is an RN who has operated Class 2 and Class 3 Adult Family Homes in Washington and Oregon. My dad is an RN and current Washington State AFH surveyor — the person who inspects the homes you're trying to open.

I didn't stumble into this niche. I grew up in it.

What that means for your project

When I walk a property for an AFH conversion, I'm thinking like a builder and like an inspector.

I work to current WAC and building requirements for:

  • Bedroom square footage and resident capacity

  • Egress window size and sill height

  • Door widths and hardware

  • Hallway and turning clearances

  • Ramp slopes and landings

  • Bathroom layout, grab bars, shower access, and toilet clearances

The goal: fewer surprises, fewer change orders, and a home that's ready for your DSHS initial inspection instead of a punch-list of "must-fix" items.

I don't do licensing consulting or operations setup. I handle the physical conversion and inspection-readiness and coordinate with your AFH consultant and design professionals as needed.

What I handle

  • Full property assessment and pre-conversion walkthrough

  • ADA ramp design and construction

  • Doorway widening and reframing

  • Bathroom modifications (grab bars, roll-in showers, toilet height, transfer space)

  • Bedroom egress window reframing

  • Floor-plan documentation for your DSHS submission package

  • General carpentry, framing, and finish work

  • Coordination with licensed electricians and plumbers

Recent Work

Clark County — 7-Bedroom AFH Conversion (Passed DSHS Inspection, 2024) A residential property with ideal bedroom count needed accessibility modifications throughout to meet DSHS standards. Scope included ADA ramp construction, grab bar installation in all resident bathrooms and showers, toilet clearance modifications, and accessibility improvements throughout. The property passed DSHS inspection and has been operating as a licensed AFH since 2024.

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Clark County — Full AFH Conversion (In Progress, 2025-2026) A standard residential home being converted to full AFH use. Scope includes a two-bedroom, two-bathroom addition (drywalled and finished), ADA ramp construction pending final inspection, and grab bar installation in both bathrooms. Property is under lease to an AFH operator and expected to be licensed and operational by end of 2026.

Before and after photos available on request.

Who I work with

  • First-time AFH operators converting a residential property

  • Experienced operators opening additional homes

  • Property owners prepping a house for AFH use

  • Investors evaluating AFH conversion potential

If a property is a bad fit, I'll tell you up front — including realistic budget and timeline — before you commit.

The honest version of what this costs

AFH conversions are full construction projects.

In Clark County, realistic conversion budgets typically run from $50,000 on the low end to $150,000+ for a full Class 3-level buildout, depending on the house and required scope.

If someone quotes $15,000 for a "full conversion," they haven't walked the property carefully enough.

I provide written, itemized scopes so you know exactly what you're getting and why before work starts.

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Ready to assess a property?

Call or text Loren directly: (360) 583-6879

We'll walk the property, talk through your licensing goals, and I'll give you an honest assessment of what it will take to get the building ready for DSHS inspection — plus a written quote.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured | LIC# MAINTMH784ON Serving Clark County and Southwest Washington

Currently licensed in Washington State. Oregon licensing in progress.

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