If your family is weighing adult family homes in Kent, this page pulls together what actually matters locally — who the licensed providers are, what they cost in 2026, and how to move when time is tight. We currently track 268 DSHS-licensed adult family homes serving Kent from Washington DSHS records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Kent 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 Kent specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Kent's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Valley Medical Center (Renton, nearby), and how quickly you need a spot.
Kent adult family homes: by the numbers
268 DSHS-licensed adult family homes on file in Kent; about 1,536 total licensed beds; averaging 6 beds per home; the largest at 7 beds; 266 offering Specialized Dementia Care; 268 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. These numbers reflect actual DSHS-licensed providers on file, not modeled averages.
Licensed adult family homes providers in Kent
Small licensed homes (up to 6 residents each), selected by capacity. Pulled from Washington DSHS / ALTSA records (2026). We recommend re-checking each license at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup before signing anything.
Memory care (Specialized Dementia Care): 266 · Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 268
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST CHOICE CARE LLC | Kent | 7 beds | 751963 |
| #1 Little Angel Adult Family Home LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 755763 |
| * Palm House LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 754316 |
| * Trinity Elderly Care AFH 2 | Kent | 6 beds | 757496 |
| 1st Hope Care LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 753981 |
| 3Ds Care Home LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 756572 |
| A Soos Care Home LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 758876 |
| A+ MERIDIAN VILLA ESTATES AFH | Kent | 6 beds | 751244 |
| AA Suite Adult Family Home LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 757752 |
| ABSOLUTE LOVE AND CARE ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 752777 |
| ABSOLUTE TENDER CARE LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 751759 |
| ADERA ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC | Kent | 6 beds | 758119 |
Senior care in Kent, King County
Kent is one of King County's largest and most diverse cities, a south-county hub of about 135,000 in the Green River Valley, with affordable housing and a very large network of adult family homes serving its multicultural community. A high-volume, value-priced south-King market: Kent has one of the deepest adult-family-home networks in the region — small, licensed homes that frequently undercut big assisted-living rates — with Valley Medical and MultiCare Auburn close by.
Nearby hospitals: Valley Medical Center (Renton, nearby), MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (nearby), St. Francis Hospital (Federal Way, nearby). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Kent: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Kent, East Hill, West Hill, Panther Lake, Kent Valley, Lake Meridian.
What adult family homes costs in Kent (2026)
Kent 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
What lowers the bill in Kent: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small adult family home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Washington's Apple Health / COPES waiver for those who qualify.
How we vet Kent providers
- Washington DSHS license active and clean, checked on the state ALTSA provider lookup
- Two most recent inspections read for repeat citations
- Family feedback gathered firsthand where possible
- Up-front written pricing with every recurring fee disclosed
- A recent advisor visit, not a brochure
Questions to ask on a tour
- What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
- Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
- Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
- How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
- What has staff turnover been over the past year?
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. Get every Kent option's pricing in writing, itemized, before you compare them.
How fast you can move in Kent
Most Kent 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 Kent providers have current openings.
For Kent families specifically, timing matters as much as choice. Lining up adult family homes before a fall or a hospital discharge forces the issue means you choose calmly instead of taking the first open bed. If you're early, that's an advantage — use it.