Choosing adult family homes in Redmond is rarely a calm, unhurried decision. Below is the grounded, Redmond-specific picture: real licensed providers, 2026 pricing, and the steps families here take. We currently track 22 DSHS-licensed adult family homes serving Redmond from Washington DSHS records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Redmond 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 Redmond specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Redmond's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Swedish Redmond, and how quickly you need a spot.
Redmond adult family homes: by the numbers
22 DSHS-licensed adult family homes on file in Redmond; about 133 total licensed beds; averaging 6 beds per home; the largest at 8 beds; 20 offering Specialized Dementia Care; 22 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 are real, current DSHS license counts for the area — not national estimates.
Licensed adult family homes providers in Redmond
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): 20 · Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid): 22
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | DSHS license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVONDALE HEIGHTS AFH | Redmond | 8 beds | 752640 |
| GREEN GABLES AFH INC | Redmond | 8 beds | 751227 |
| Redmond's Heart Adult Family Home LLC | Redmond | 8 beds | 753131 |
| AFH Redmond LLC | Redmond | 6 beds | 755953 |
| Aimcare AFH LLC | Redmond | 6 beds | 753236 |
| Allcare Senior Home LLC | Redmond | 6 beds | 754319 |
| Avondale Senior Villa Retreat | Redmond | 6 beds | 756875 |
| COUNTRY ESTATE AT UNION HILL | Redmond | 6 beds | 683000 |
| Joyful Heart Eastside AFH LLC | Redmond | 6 beds | 755517 |
| Joyful Home of Elders - Redmond, Corp | Redmond | 6 beds | 755993 |
| LAKEVIEW CARE INC | Redmond | 6 beds | 751733 |
| Mindful Senior Care LLC | Redmond | 6 beds | 754594 |
Senior care in Redmond, King County
Redmond is a prosperous Eastside tech city of about 75,000 — home to Microsoft's main campus — with newer housing, a comfortable 65+ population on Education Hill and Redmond Ridge, and strong demand for modern, amenity-rich senior living. A higher-cost Eastside market with newer inventory: Swedish Redmond and EvergreenHealth Redmond anchor a set of contemporary assisted-living buildings and a growing base of adult family homes serving Microsoft-era retirees.
Nearby hospitals: Swedish Redmond, EvergreenHealth Redmond, Overlake Medical Center (Bellevue, nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Redmond families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Redmond, Education Hill, Overlake, Grass Lawn, Idylwood, Bear Creek.
What adult family homes costs in Redmond (2026)
Redmond pricing runs $5,300–$8,250/month, above 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): $6,350–$8,950/month
- Memory care: $8,000–$10,500/month
- Adult family home: $5,300–$8,250/month
- In-home care: $42–$59/hour
In Redmond, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (small adult family homes run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and benefit programs like VA Aid & Attendance and Washington Apple Health (COPES).
How we vet Redmond providers
- Current Washington DSHS licensure confirmed against the state ALTSA/RCS provider lookup
- Inspection and complaint history checked through Residential Care Services records
- Direct conversations with current resident families where possible
- Clear, itemized pricing before any tour — no surprise fees
- Firsthand advisor walkthroughs, not just brochures
Questions to ask on a tour
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
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. Request a line-item rate sheet from each Redmond provider — it's the only way to compare honestly.
How fast you can move in Redmond
In Redmond, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near Swedish Redmond, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Redmond providers have current openings.
Worth knowing in Redmond: the strongest adult family homes options aren't always the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. We weigh license standing, staffing, and family feedback over advertising, which is how families here avoid a polished tour that hides a thin overnight staff.