This guide gives you the real 2026 numbers for cost of adult family home redmond in Redmond, not generic national averages. Pricing comes from active local providers we work with; it's refreshed every 30 days.
You'll find: monthly ranges, what's included, how Medicaid / Medicare / VA benefits / long-term-care insurance reduce out-of-pocket cost, and a step-by-step on how families typically structure payment over 2–5 years.
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.
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).
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 |
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
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Redmond 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 Redmond providers have current openings.
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.
How Redmond families actually pay for care
Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Redmond, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
- Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.
Because Redmond 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 Redmond providers accept Apple Health (the COPES waiver).
The Washington safety net behind your decision
Washington licenses and inspects senior care through DSHS (ALTSA / Residential Care Services) (look up any provider at fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup), funds in-home and community services through the regional Area Agency on Aging — Aging and Disability Services in King County, Homage in Snohomish, and Pierce ADR — and covers long-term care for those who qualify through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the COPES waiver. The Ombudsman and DSHS Adult Protective Services safeguard residents. These are the same programs we help families navigate for free.
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.