Our Provider & Founder
At 1st Choice Adult Care Home, exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership — and that comes from our founder and provider, Fatoumata Trawally, RN.
About Mata
Fatoumata 'Mata' Trawally, RN, is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, including geriatric nursing, intensive care, medical-surgical care, and chronic illness management.
Originally from West Africa and raised in the Seattle area, Fatoumata combines clinical excellence with cultural empathy, bringing a rare and powerful balance of skill and compassion to her work.
Her journey began with a deep belief that every senior deserves care that honors their dignity and individuality. After years in hospital settings — including Stanford University Medical Center and the University of Washington — she founded 1st Choice Adult Care Home to offer a more personal, nurse-led model of care.
Her Philosophy
For Fatoumata, caregiving is more than a profession — it’s a calling.
She believes quality senior living should combine clinical oversight, cultural respect, and a home-like atmospherewhere residents feel seen, valued, and safe.
Under her leadership, each 1st Choice home provides:
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RN-Led Care Plans – rooted in experience and medical insight.
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Warm, Family-Centered Environments – where residents are treated like loved ones.
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Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness – every background is respected and celebrated.
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Open Family Communication – families stay informed and connected.
“As a nurse, I’ve seen how the smallest act of compassion can transform care.
At 1st Choice, we treat every resident as family — because that’s how care should feel.”
— Fatoumata Trawally, RN, Founder & Provider
Bio Data
🏥 Experience: 15+ years in nursing (ICU, med-surg, geriatric care)
🎓 Education: University of Washington; former nurse at Stanford University Medical Center
🌿 Specialties: Geriatric nursing, chronic illness management, end-of-life care
💬 Languages: English & multiple African languages (if applicable — optional line)