Types of care
Know the options before you compare homes.
Washington has several kinds of care settings. Each is licensed differently and suits different needs. Start with what the person needs day to day, then look at the settings that can provide it.
Adult family homes
A licensed home in a residential neighborhood that provides care, meals and a room for a small number of adults.
Read moreAssisted living
A licensed community with housing, meals and help with daily activities, usually for seven or more residents.
Read moreMemory care
Care designed for people with dementia, offered in certified assisted living memory care units and in adult family homes with a dementia specialty.
Read moreNursing homes
Licensed facilities with 24-hour supervised nursing care, for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.
Read moreIn-home care
Non-medical help from a home care agency, or skilled services from a home health agency, delivered at home.
Read moreIndependent living
Retirement communities for people who do not need daily care. Continuing care retirement communities register with DSHS but are not state-licensed.
Read moreNot sure where to start?
The setting follows the need.
The right setting depends on how much help someone needs, how often they need it and what they want their days to look like. The person’s care team is the best place to start that conversation.
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