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Best Adult Family Homes in Everett, WA (2026)

Top-rated adult family homes homes in Everett ranked by reviews, pricing, and family experience. 2026 picks.

Quick answer: What are the best homes in Everett? Top-ranked options for 2026.
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Our Everett adult family homes shortlist is built from Washington DSHS licensing records, not advertising. We surface the established, larger-capacity providers first, then explain how to judge fit for your situation.

Below: a ranked shortlist, our ranking criteria, 2026 Everett costs, and local context. Talk to a free advisor for current openings.

Top adult family homes options in Everett

Ranked by licensed capacity from current Washington DSHS records. Confirm any license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before you commit.

  1. 4 Elements AFH LLC — an established 8-bed provider in Everett (DSHS #753408).
  2. AT MAUDES HAPPY HOME III INC — a 8-bed licensed home in Everett (DSHS #750548).
  3. Abenezer Adult Family Care LLC — a 8-bed residence in Everett (DSHS #755394).
  4. EVERETT QUALITY CARE LLC — a 8-bed residence in Everett (DSHS #752348).
  5. Golfview Residential Care Facility LLC — an established 8-bed provider in Everett (DSHS #753169).
  6. I Am Home Adult Family Care LLC — a 8-bed licensed home in Everett (DSHS #754861).
  7. TEMPERLYS LONG TERM CARE FAMILY HOME LLC — a 8-bed community in Everett (DSHS #752376).
  8. ! Desired Harmony Adult Family Home LLC — a 6-bed licensed home in Everett (DSHS #758500).
  9. # # Golden Years at Hilltop — a 6-bed community in Everett (DSHS #754296).
  10. #1 Bethlehem Adult Family Home LLC — a 6-bed residence in Everett (DSHS #754383).

How we rank

  1. Active, clean DSHS license confirmed on the ALTSA provider lookup
  2. Capacity and the care level the license supports
  3. Years in operation and ownership stability
  4. Up-front, itemized pricing
  5. Recent firsthand advisor visit

What adult family homes costs in Everett (2026)

Everett pricing runs $4,400–$6,850/month, near the metro average for the Greater Seattle metro — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small adult family homes versus larger communities.

  • Assisted living (standard): $5,300–$7,450/month
  • Memory care: $6,650–$8,700/month
  • Adult family home: $4,400–$6,850/month
  • In-home care: $35–$49/hour

To trim cost in Everett, families commonly choose a companion (shared) suite, favor a small adult family home over a big campus, pay only for the care level actually needed, and tap VA Aid & Attendance or the Washington Apple Health / COPES waiver where eligible.

Senior care in Everett, Snohomish County

Everett is the Snohomish County seat and the region's industrial north anchor, a city of about 110,000 on Port Gardner Bay with an affordable housing stock, the large Providence Regional medical campus, and a deep base of adult family homes. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett — one of Washington's largest hospitals — anchors a high-volume, value-priced northern market with extensive assisted-living and adult-family-home supply.

Nearby hospitals: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Swedish Edmonds (nearby), UW Medicine (Seattle, regional). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Everett often shortlist providers a short drive from these.

Areas families ask about: North Everett, South Everett, Silver Lake, Riverside, Bayside, Harborview-Seahurst.

Best for your situation

The right adult family homes pick in Everett depends on care level, budget, and how close you need to be to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. A free local advisor can narrow this list to two or three genuine fits — get matched.

What adult family homes means — and who it's for

An adult family home fits a senior who does best in a small, homelike setting — up to six residents in a regular house — with a high caregiver-to-resident ratio. It often costs less than a large community and is a common Apple Health (Medicaid) option in Washington.

How Washington regulates it: Adult family homes (AFHs) are Washington's signature small-home care setting — a regular home licensed by DSHS for up to six residents under RCW 70.128 and WAC 388-76. They offer a high caregiver-to-resident ratio in a residential setting, and many hold a Specialized Dementia Care or other specialty endorsement. Verify the license and any specialty designation on the DSHS lookup.

In Everett specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Everett's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and how quickly you need a spot.

What's included — and what costs extra

Usually included: a private or shared room in a regular home, all meals, 24/7 caregivers, and personal-care help in a setting of up to six residents. Typically extra: higher-acuity care, two-person transfers, and specialized services a small home may not staff for. Insist on an itemized monthly quote from Everett providers so hidden add-ons don't surprise you later.

How fast you can move in Everett

Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Everett placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Everett providers have current openings.

How Everett families actually pay for care

Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Everett, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:

  1. Personal savings & Social Security. Most Puget Sound families self-fund the first 12–24 months from savings, pensions, and monthly Social Security before tapping other sources.
  2. Long-term-care insurance. If a policy is in force, it can cover a large share of assisted living or home care — check the elimination period and daily benefit cap. Washington's WA Cares Fund also provides a state long-term-care benefit for eligible workers.
  3. VA Aid & Attendance. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can receive roughly $1,800–$2,900/month toward care — a major lever in a metro served by VA Puget Sound (Seattle and the American Lake campus in Lakewood).
  4. Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term care. Washington's Apple Health long-term care — delivered in the community through the COPES waiver, administered by DSHS Home and Community Services — covers personal care and many community-based services for those who qualify by income and assets. Adult family homes are a common low-cost, Medicaid-contracted setting.
  5. Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
  6. Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.

Because Everett adult family homes can run into the thousands per month, mapping the funding plan early — before a crisis — often saves a family tens of thousands of dollars. A free local advisor can tell you which of these you qualify for and which Everett providers accept Apple Health (the COPES waiver).

Common questions

How much does adult family home cost in Everett?
Adult Family Home in Everett typically ranges from $5,400 to $8,500 per month for assisted living, with memory care running $1,000–$2,000 higher. Adult family homes — Washington's licensed six-bed residential care homes — often run $4,500–$7,000 and can be a real value versus large communities. For an exact quote for your situation, contact a free Seattle Senior Advisor advisor.
Does Apple Health (Medicaid) cover adult family home in Everett?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) does not pay for room and board in adult family home settings, but the COPES waiver — administered by DSHS Home & Community Services (HCS) — covers personal care and supportive services and can offset much of the care portion for eligible residents. Eligibility is income- and asset-based, and adult family homes are a common Medicaid-contracted setting. Our advisors can walk you through what your parent qualifies for and which Everett providers hold a DSHS Medicaid contract.
How do I know if a adult family home provider in Everett is licensed?
Every legal assisted living facility and adult family home in Everett is licensed by Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS). You can look up any provider's license, inspections, and enforcement actions directly on the DSHS provider lookup (fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup). We only refer families to providers with active, clean licenses.
What's the difference between adult family home and a nursing home?
Adult Family Home is for older adults who need help with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication reminders) but don't require 24/7 skilled medical care. Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs) provide ongoing medical care from licensed nurses for residents with serious medical conditions or post-hospital recovery needs. Many Everett families start with adult family home and transition to skilled nursing if care needs increase.
How fast can I move my parent into adult family home in Everett?
Most Everett facilities can accept a new resident within 3–10 days, assuming the health assessment, financial paperwork, and physician's order are complete. Memory care can sometimes be same-day or next-day if a secured unit has availability. Contact us for current openings in your preferred neighborhood.

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