Adult Family Homes in Mukilteo, WA
Mukilteo has 18 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with 112 resident beds in total (state records checked November 7, 2026). 17 of them (94%) have a Medicaid contract, 18 hold the dementia specialty, 18 the mental health specialty and 12 the developmental disabilities specialty. The city also has 2 assisted living communities.
Mukilteo at a glance
- Adult Family Homes
- 18
- Resident beds
- 112
- Medicaid contract
- 17 (94%)
- Dementia specialty
- 18
- Mental health specialty
- 18
- Developmental disabilities
- 12
- Assisted living
- 2
From Washington DSHS license records, checked November 7, 2026.
Choosing an Adult Family Home in Mukilteo
Mukilteo has 18 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.
The average home here is licensed for 6.2 residents. 2 are approved for seven or eight.
About 67% of Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo
Medicaid. 17 Mukilteo homes (94%) have a Medicaid contract with the state, about the same as 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. Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo
How many Adult Family Homes are in Mukilteo, WA?
Mukilteo has 18 Adult Family Homes licensed by Washington DSHS, with room for 112 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 Mukilteo accept Medicaid?
17 of Mukilteo's 18 Adult Family Homes (94%) 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 Mukilteo?
Yes. 18 Adult Family Homes in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo Adult Family Homes care for mental health needs or developmental disabilities?
Of Mukilteo's 18 Adult Family Homes, 18 hold the mental health specialty and 12 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 Mukilteo?
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 Mukilteo?
DSHS inspects every Adult Family Home at least every 18 months and publishes inspections, complaint investigations and enforcement letters online. Each Mukilteo home on Wayvo links to its own DSHS reports by license number.
How do I find an Adult Family Home in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo homes have a room open, free.
Home counts updated November 7, 2026 from state records. Sources:
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