For Everett families, adult family homes comes down to a handful of practical questions — who's licensed nearby, what it costs in 2026, and how fast a spot can open. We answer those here. We currently track 299 DSHS-licensed adult family homes serving Everett from Washington DSHS records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Everett cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
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.
Everett adult family homes: by the numbers
299 DSHS-licensed adult family homes on file in Everett; about 1,718 total licensed beds; averaging 6 beds per home; the largest at 8 beds; 299 offering Specialized Dementia Care; 289 accepting Apple Health (Medicaid). Adult family homes are small, DSHS-licensed homes for up to six residents in an ordinary house — a higher caregiver-to-resident ratio and, often, a lower monthly cost than a large community. Every figure here is drawn from live Washington DSHS licensing records rather than guesswork.
Licensed adult family homes providers in Everett
Small licensed homes (up to 6 residents each), selected by capacity. Data: Washington DSHS / ALTSA (2026). Verify any license, beds, and inspection history yourself at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before you commit.
Memory care (Specialized Dementia Care): 299 · Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 289
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Elements AFH LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 753408 |
| AT MAUDES HAPPY HOME III INC | Everett | 8 beds | 750548 |
| Abenezer Adult Family Care LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 755394 |
| EVERETT QUALITY CARE LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 752348 |
| Golfview Residential Care Facility LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 753169 |
| I Am Home Adult Family Care LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 754861 |
| TEMPERLYS LONG TERM CARE FAMILY HOME LLC | Everett | 8 beds | 752376 |
| ! Desired Harmony Adult Family Home LLC | Everett | 6 beds | 758500 |
| # # Golden Years at Hilltop | Everett | 6 beds | 754296 |
| #1 Bethlehem Adult Family Home LLC | Everett | 6 beds | 754383 |
| * Cascadian AFH LLC | Everett | 6 beds | 753944 |
| *Joseph Home Care LLC | Everett | 6 beds | 754827 |
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.
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.
How we vet Everett providers
- Verified active DSHS licensure and enforcement status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
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
Most Everett moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Everett providers have current openings.
A practical Everett reality: published prices and real all-in costs often differ once care levels and add-ons are counted. Before you commit to any adult family homes option in Everett, get an itemized rate sheet — a local advisor can pull these and compare them side by side so there are no surprises after move-in.