Adult Family Homes in Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor has 24 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with 145 resident beds in total (state records checked November 7, 2026). 19 of them (79%) have a Medicaid contract, 21 hold the dementia specialty, 22 the mental health specialty and 8 the developmental disabilities specialty. The city also has 7 assisted living communities and 3 nursing homes.
Gig Harbor at a glance
- Adult Family Homes
- 24
- Resident beds
- 145
- Medicaid contract
- 19 (79%)
- Dementia specialty
- 21
- Mental health specialty
- 22
- Developmental disabilities
- 8
- Assisted living
- 7
- Nursing homes
- 3
From Washington DSHS license records, checked November 7, 2026.
Choosing an Adult Family Home in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor has 24 Adult Family Homes, a number small enough to call every home on a short list in a day or two. If none fits, the nearby cities below widen the search.
Homes are spread across 3 ZIP codes. The most are in 98335 (16), 98332 (6) and 98329 (2). If someone will visit every week, start with the ZIP code closest to them.
The average home here is licensed for 6 residents. One is approved for seven or eight.
Homes with the developmental disabilities specialty are less common in Gig Harbor (33%, against 61% statewide). If your family needs one, filter for it early and include nearby cities.
21 of Gig Harbor's 24 homes (88%) hold the dementia specialty. If memory loss is part of the picture, filter for memory care first.
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 Gig Harbor
Medicaid. 19 Gig Harbor homes (79%) have a Medicaid contract with the state, below 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. Gig Harbor 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. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center (Pierce County Human Services) at (253) 798-4600 can talk through care options and benefits. For a Medicaid care assessment and every other local number, see our Pierce 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 Gig Harbor
How many Adult Family Homes are in Gig Harbor, WA?
Gig Harbor has 24 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with room for 145 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 Gig Harbor accept Medicaid?
19 of Gig Harbor's 24 Adult Family Homes (79%) 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 Gig Harbor?
Yes. 21 Adult Family Homes in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor Adult Family Homes care for mental health needs or developmental disabilities?
Of Gig Harbor's 24 Adult Family Homes, 22 hold the mental health specialty and 8 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 Gig Harbor?
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. 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 Gig Harbor?
DSHS inspects every Adult Family Home at least every 18 months and publishes inspections, complaint investigations and enforcement letters online. Each Gig Harbor home on Wayvo links to its own DSHS reports by license number.
How do I find an Adult Family Home in Gig Harbor with a room open now?
Rooms open and fill quickly, so call the homes on your short list and ask. Or tell a Wayvo guide what your loved one needs and we will check which Gig Harbor homes have a room open, free.
Home counts updated November 7, 2026 from state records. Sources:
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