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Adult Family Homes · Washington State

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Find a licensed Adult Family Home in Washington — a small, residential home with personal long-term care. Free to browse, real-time vacancies, no account needed.

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Adult Family Home in Seattle
Seattle
Memory care
Adult Family Home in Tacoma
Tacoma
Medicaid OK

“I called the home HomeFinder suggested and they had space the next week. We toured two days later, and Mom moved in by the weekend.”

LCLinda C. · daughter · Seattle
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Family / pro
Mom needed a home within 10 days after a fall. I found 3 options on HomeFinder by lunchtime, toured two on Saturday, and she moved in the following Tuesday.
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Linda C.
Daughter · Seattle
AFH owner
We get qualified inquiries weekly. The vacancy toggle takes 5 seconds — the next family sees it as 'just updated' and we usually get a call by the next day.
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Maria S.
AFH owner · 12 years · Greenwood, Seattle
Family / pro
As a discharge planner I place 4–5 clients a month. HomeFinder is my first stop now — I can filter by Medicaid + current vacancies in under a minute.
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Andrew R.
Case manager · Tacoma
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What is an Adult Family Home?

An AFH is a Washington-licensed small residential home that provides long-term personal care to elderly and disabled adults. Think of it as a real house with a small, dedicated team — not a wing in a large facility.

How AFHs compare to assisted living
Small & residential

Up to 6 residents in a real house — not an institution.

Personal long-term care

Trained caregivers, 24-hour support, often an RN on call.

Home, not a facility

Home-cooked meals, daily routine, pets often welcome.

Long-term or hospice

Most residents stay months to years; some transition through.

For AFH owners

Fill your rooms. For free.

Hundreds of WA families search HomeFinder every week for a home like yours. Get your listing live, then update vacancy with one tap when a spot opens.

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Coverage

28 homes across 12 WA cities

Pick a city to see every home and current openings nearby.

Care needs

Browse by care specialty

Find homes with the right experience for your loved one.

How it works

Made for families and case managers.

No fee from the home — we just connect you.

  1. Step 1

    Search & filter

    Filter homes by city, care specialty, vacancy, and payment accepted — instantly.

  2. Step 2

    Visit

    Reach out to homes that fit, book a tour, and meet the people who will provide care.

  3. Step 3

    Move in

    When you find the right fit, the home guides admission and care planning with you.

Always verify licensing — independently.

HomeFinder WA lists licensed Adult Family Homes, but does not guarantee care quality. Before placement, look up the home's license, inspection history, and any complaints with WA DSHS.

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