Who We Are

We understand the issues of confronting your loved one during these difficult decision-making times. Coping with injury, surgery, or an illness can create incomparable stress and anxiety.

In Angel Haven Estates, Inc., we want to help to achieve your goal of finding the best and most comprehensive program and care plan suitable to the needs of your loved one.

We look forward to assisting you with planning the most appropriate care to meet your needs. Please bring your family to learn how we provide top-quality care.

About Dorothy Schlimme

About Dorothy Schlimme

Dorothy Schlimme is a superior adult family home provider in Auburn. The model of care she provides is exceptional in that each resident’s emotional & spiritual needs are met in addition to their physical needs. Her staff ratios and extensive staff training & support are some of the best in the industry. Dorothy’s genuine enthusiasm assisting seniors led to her opening Angel Haven Estates, Inc., Adult Family Home, with her husband, Thomas Schlimme, in 2001. Dorothy and Thomas have been married for nineteen years and have three beautiful girls.

Angel Haven Estates, Inc. was recognized by the Auburn Award Program and named the Best of Auburn 2012-2015 in Residential Care Facilities.

She was elected Vice-Chair of the Board for the Adult Family Home Council (AFHC), the state association of over 2,750 homes. She also has served five years as President of the South King County Chapter of AFHC. AFHC and its chapters advocate for the needs and care of vulnerable adults through the support of Adult Family Homes. Dorothy is a popular and effective spokesperson, representing AFHC in numerous settings throughout the State, including senior advocacy organizations and the Washington State Legislature.

In May of 2008, Dorothy was nominated to the Washington State Ombudsman Advisory Council. This organization is dedicated to improving the quality of care in long term care facilities. After serving humbly and earnestly, Dorothy was elected Chair of the Advisory Council in 2010-2016.

Due to her expertise in the care of seniors, the Long Term Care Ombudsman and Former DSHS Licensor recommended Dorothy to co-present and author a curricula training for others on how to run a successful Adult Family Home Business. This Adult Family Home Administrative Training is a 5-credit course at seven Community Colleges across the State. Dorothy was appointed as a Master Trainer by DSHS Training unit, and she has trained over 17 instructors across the State. As an instructor, her students rewarded her as the Teacher of the Year March of 2013.

A graduate of Swiss Hotel Management College in Switzerland, Dorothy joined the Westin Hotel after moving to Seattle in 1995. Her work with the Westin led to extensive service with United Way’s “Day of Caring,” where she fulfilled her life-long passion for working with seniors through companionship, developing personal, trusting relationships, and identifying activities that improve their quality-of-life.

Dorothy was also included as a VIP to Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs and has received the following awards in 2013, Top Female Executive, The Elite American Executive, Honored Member with Continental Who’s Who Registry, and Humanitarian Award in 2013 as a thank you to her dedication and commitment to excellence.

Dorothy’s most recent awards are the Pinnacle Professional of the Year by Continental Who’s Who 2014, An Expert Resource in the Field of Adult Care Management by Who’s Who, and the Auburn Award Program recognizing Dorothy’s Angel Haven Estates, Inc. as a three consecutive year Hall of Fame as Best of Auburn in Residential Care Facilities. Dorothy was honored as an Elite Member of the National Association of professional women for her Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to her Profession and Achievement of Women. Dorothy continues to lead by example.

You may contact her at dorothyschlimme@comcast.net