Washington Senior Care Placement — Free for Every Family
We help every family. Not just those who can pay the most.
Most placement agencies quietly pass on Medicaid families. We don't. Tell us your situation — care needs, budget, timeline — and we find the right licensed home in Washington. Private pay or Medicaid. No exceptions.
Why families trust us
We earn it before we ask for anything.
Most placement agencies lead with their service. We lead with honesty — about how the industry works, what things actually cost, and who we help.
We never turn a family away.
Most agencies quietly pass on Medicaid families without saying it outright. We don't. Private pay or Medicaid — you get the same search, the same attention, and the same commitment to finding the right home.
Our incentives aren't tied to your bill.
Some agencies collect up to 150% of a monthly care cost as a placement fee — which means the most expensive home often wins. We don't work that way. The right fit is our only goal.
Every home DSHS-verified.
All 5,963 listings pulled directly from WA State licensing. No outdated records, no operators hiding their inspection history. What you see is what's actually licensed.
100% placement. That's the goal.
Every family that comes through is someone we commit to. We don't cast people aside because they're on Medicaid or don't have the biggest budget. That's not our model — it's the whole point.
How it works
From first question to right home.
Most families spend weeks calling homes that are full, too expensive, or the wrong level of care. There is a faster way — and it doesn't cost you anything.
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Tell us about your situation.
A few quick questions — care needs, budget, Medicaid or private pay, and when you need to move. Takes about two minutes. The more specific you are, the better the results.
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We find what actually fits.
We look at who's accepting residents, what licenses cover, and what matches your care profile — across every listed home in Washington. Not just what's nearby. What actually fits.
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We handle the path forward.
Private pay or Medicaid, there's a clear next step. No dead ends, no being handed a phone number and told good luck. We know both paths and we work both paths.
Free tools & resources
Start wherever makes sense.
You don't have to go through intake to get value here. Use our free tools at any point in the process — no account required.
Cost Calculator
See real Washington AFH rates before you plan. Pick a care type and payment method — typical costs and funding notes in seconds.
Search Listings
Browse 5,963 licensed WA care homes. Filter by care type, budget, location, and Medicaid acceptance.
Free Care Guide
Everything a Washington family needs to know before they start: types of care, questions to ask, and what things actually cost.
Understanding your options
How care is funded in Washington.
Navigating payment options for senior care is one of the most confusing parts of the process. Here's a plain-language breakdown of the three main paths — including Washington's new WA Cares Fund, which many families don't know they may already have access to.
Private Pay
Using personal savings, income, or long-term care insurance to cover care costs directly.
- Full flexibility — choose any licensed home
- No eligibility process; move when you're ready
- Average costs: $4,000–$9,000/month by care type
- Long-term care insurance can offset $100–$300/day
- Veterans may qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance benefit
- Planning to spend down to Medicaid? Choose a Medicaid-accepting home from the start
Medicaid (Apple Health)
Washington's ALTSA Medicaid program covers adult family home care for eligible individuals — and most WA homes accept at least one waiver.
- Income and asset limits apply (means-tested)
- Requires a care needs assessment through DSHS
- Key programs: Community First Choice (CFC), COPES waiver
- Most WA adult family homes accept ALTSA waivers
- 60-month look-back period applies to asset transfers
- We help Medicaid families with the same effort as private pay
WA Cares Fund
Washington State's public long-term care insurance. If you've worked in WA and paid in, you may have a benefit waiting.
- Lifetime benefit: $36,500 (inflation-indexed from 2026)
- First available to eligible workers: July 1, 2026
- Funded by 0.58% payroll contributions from WA employees
- Covers adult family homes, home care, memory care, and more
- Qualifies after 10+ years working in WA (or 3 of last 6 years)
- Supplements — but does not replace — Medicaid or private pay
Not sure which path applies to your situation?
Free Senior Care Guide
Don't go into this blind.
The first few days of figuring out senior care for a parent can be overwhelming. This free guide walks you through what types of care exist in Washington, what questions to actually ask, what the typical costs look like, and what families wish they had known before they started. No spam, no sales calls — just the guide.
Ready when you are
Find the right home. Free.
Tell us about your situation — care needs, budget, timeline. We do the matching. No cost to families, no pressure, no dead ends.