Adult Family Homes in Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend has 1 Adult Family Home licensed by Washington DSHS, with 6 resident beds in total (state records checked November 7, 2026). 1 of them (100%) have a Medicaid contract, 1 the mental health specialty and 1 the developmental disabilities specialty. The city also has 3 assisted living communities and 1 nursing home.
Port Townsend at a glance
- Adult Family Homes
- 1
- Resident beds
- 6
- Medicaid contract
- 1 (100%)
- Dementia specialty
- 0
- Mental health specialty
- 1
- Developmental disabilities
- 1
- Assisted living
- 3
- Nursing homes
- 1
From Washington DSHS license records, checked November 7, 2026.
Choosing an Adult Family Home in Port Townsend
Port Townsend has one Adult Family Home, so it is worth looking at the nearby cities below as well. Many families choose a home a short drive away to find the right fit.
The average home here is licensed for 6 residents.
Port Townsend has more homes approved for developmental disabilities than most of Washington: 100% here, against 61% statewide. That makes it a good place to look for an adult son or daughter with DD.
0 of Port Townsend's 1 homes (0%) 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 Port Townsend
Medicaid. 1 Port Townsend homes (100%) 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 Port Townsend
How many Adult Family Homes are in Port Townsend, WA?
Port Townsend has 1 Adult Family Home licensed by Washington DSHS, with room for 6 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 Port Townsend accept Medicaid?
1 of Port Townsend's 1 Adult Family Homes (100%) 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 Port Townsend?
None of Port Townsend's Adult Family Homes currently hold the DSHS dementia specialty. Nearby cities on this page may have one, or a Wayvo guide can search for you.
Which Port Townsend Adult Family Homes care for mental health needs or developmental disabilities?
Of Port Townsend's 1 Adult Family Homes, 1 hold the mental health specialty and 1 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 Port Townsend?
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 Port Townsend?
DSHS inspects every Adult Family Home at least every 18 months and publishes inspections, complaint investigations and enforcement letters online. Each Port Townsend home on Wayvo links to its own DSHS reports by license number.
How do I find an Adult Family Home in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend homes have a room open, free.
Home counts updated November 7, 2026 from state records. Sources:
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