Adult Family Homes in Lacey, WA
Lacey has 152 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with 880 resident beds in total (state records checked November 7, 2026). 147 of them (97%) have a Medicaid contract, 151 hold the dementia specialty, 150 the mental health specialty and 110 the developmental disabilities specialty. The city also has 5 assisted living communities and 3 nursing homes.
Lacey at a glance
- Adult Family Homes
- 152
- Resident beds
- 880
- Medicaid contract
- 147 (97%)
- Dementia specialty
- 151
- Mental health specialty
- 150
- Developmental disabilities
- 110
- Assisted living
- 5
- Nursing homes
- 3
From Washington DSHS license records, checked November 7, 2026.
Choosing an Adult Family Home in Lacey
With 152 Adult Family Homes, Lacey has enough choice that it pays to filter first. Start with the care your loved one needs, then look at how close each home is to the family members who will visit.
Homes are spread across 3 ZIP codes. The most are in 98503 (111), 98513 (27) and 98516 (14). If someone will visit every week, start with the ZIP code closest to them.
The average home here is licensed for 5.8 residents. 4 are approved for seven or eight. 12 care for four or fewer, which some families prefer for a quieter house.
Lacey has more homes approved for developmental disabilities than most of Washington: 72% here, against 61% statewide. That makes it a good place to look for an adult son or daughter with DD.
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 Lacey
Medicaid. 147 Lacey 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. For comparison, assisted living averages $7,546 a month across Washington. Our cost of care estimator gives a range for your situation.
Starting Medicaid. Apply financially through Washington Connection and ask DSHS Home and Community Services for a care assessment; you can do both at once. Our Medicaid and COPES guide walks through each step.
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 Lacey
How many Adult Family Homes are in Lacey, WA?
Lacey has 152 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with room for 880 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 Lacey accept Medicaid?
147 of Lacey's 152 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 Lacey?
Yes. 151 Adult Family Homes in Lacey 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 Lacey Adult Family Homes care for mental health needs or developmental disabilities?
Of Lacey's 152 Adult Family Homes, 150 hold the mental health specialty and 110 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 Lacey?
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 Lacey?
DSHS inspects every Adult Family Home at least every 18 months and publishes inspections, complaint investigations and enforcement letters online. Each Lacey home on Wayvo links to its own DSHS reports by license number.
How do I find an Adult Family Home in Lacey 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 Lacey homes have a room open, free.
Home counts updated November 7, 2026 from state records. Sources:
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