Adult Family Homes in Everett, WA
Everett has 315 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with 1,816 resident beds in total (state records checked November 7, 2026). 307 of them (97%) have a Medicaid contract, 315 hold the dementia specialty, 315 the mental health specialty and 189 the developmental disabilities specialty. The city also has 11 assisted living communities and 6 nursing homes. One home has confirmed an open room on Wayvo in the last two weeks.
Everett at a glance
- Adult Family Homes
- 315
- Resident beds
- 1,816
- Medicaid contract
- 307 (97%)
- Dementia specialty
- 315
- Mental health specialty
- 315
- Developmental disabilities
- 189
- Assisted living
- 11
- Nursing homes
- 6
From Washington DSHS license records, checked November 7, 2026.
Choosing an Adult Family Home in Everett
Everett has the 5th most Adult Family Homes of any city in Washington, so there is real choice here. Narrow it down by care needs first, then by the neighborhood family can visit most easily.
Homes are spread across 4 ZIP codes. The most are in 98208 (161), 98203 (91) and 98204 (55). If someone will visit every week, start with the ZIP code closest to them.
The average home here is licensed for 5.8 residents. 7 are approved for seven or eight. 25 care for four or fewer, which some families prefer for a quieter house.
About 60% of Everett homes hold the developmental disabilities specialty, close to the Washington average of 61%.
Nearly every home here holds the dementia specialty, so the label alone will not narrow your list. Ask each home how many residents with memory loss live there now, who is awake at night, and how they handle wandering.
Before you visit, read each home's DSHS inspection reports; every listing on this page links to them, and our guide to reading inspection reports explains what to look for.
Paying for care in Everett
Medicaid. 307 Everett homes (97%) have a Medicaid contract with the state, above the Washington average of 94%. A contract does not mean a Medicaid bed is open today, so ask each home, and ask whether a private pay resident can stay if savings run out.
Cost. Adult Family Homes set their own rates, usually by how much care is needed. Across Washington they typically charge $135 to $473 a day, about $4,050 to $14,190 a month. One Everett home lists its price on Wayvo, starting from $5,000 a month. Everett is in the Seattle area, where assisted living averages $8,038 a month, compared with $7,546 statewide. Our cost of care estimator gives a range for your situation.
Free local help. Homage Aging and Disability Resource Network at (425) 567-0252 can talk through care options and benefits. For a Medicaid care assessment and every other local number, see our Snohomish County guide.
WA Cares Fund. If your loved one paid into WA Cares, the benefit can go toward an Adult Family Home. See who qualifies.
Questions about Adult Family Homes in Everett
How many Adult Family Homes are in Everett, WA?
Everett has 315 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with room for 1,816 residents in total, according to state records as of November 2026. Each home cares for up to six residents, or up to eight with state approval.
Do Adult Family Homes in Everett accept Medicaid?
307 of Everett's 315 Adult Family Homes (97%) have a Medicaid contract with Washington DSHS, so residents who qualify for Medicaid or COPES can live there. Ask each home whether a Medicaid bed is open now.
Are there Adult Family Homes for dementia or memory care in Everett?
Yes. 315 Adult Family Homes in Everett hold the DSHS dementia specialty, which means their staff completed extra state training in dementia care. Ask each home how it handles wandering and night time care.
Which Everett Adult Family Homes care for mental health needs or developmental disabilities?
Of Everett's 315 Adult Family Homes, 315 hold the mental health specialty and 189 hold the developmental disabilities specialty. Both designations require extra DSHS training. Filter for them on this page, then ask how many residents with similar needs live in the home now.
How much does an Adult Family Home cost in Everett?
Each home sets its own rate based on the care needed. In Washington, Adult Family Homes typically charge $135 to $473 a day, about $4,050 to $14,190 a month. One Everett home lists its price on Wayvo, from $5,000 a month. Medicaid, long term care insurance, VA benefits and the WA Cares Fund can help pay.
How do I check the inspection reports for an Adult Family Home in Everett?
DSHS inspects every Adult Family Home at least every 18 months and publishes inspections, complaint investigations and enforcement letters online. Each Everett home on Wayvo links to its own DSHS reports by license number.
How do I find an Adult Family Home in Everett with a room open now?
One Everett home has confirmed an open room on Wayvo in the last two weeks; it appears near the top of this page. For other homes, call and ask, or tell a Wayvo guide what your loved one needs and we will check for you, free.
Home counts updated November 7, 2026 from state records. Sources:
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