Our specialty · Free placement
Adult Family Home Placement in Everett & Snohomish County
A small home with 6 to 8 residents and caregivers on site around the clock. Valeri owned and ran one herself, so we choose homes the way an owner would.
Is this the right fit
Who this care fits
What's included
What we handle for you
From the first call through move-in and after, here is what our help covers.
A short list, toured together
We send a short list of homes we've personally toured and met the staff at, then tour them with you or on your behalf if you live out of the area.
Help with paperwork
Admissions forms, care plans, and the move itself. We help you get it done without the runaround.
Move-in and follow-up
We check in after the move to make sure it is the right fit. If it is not, we help you find another home at no cost.
Medicaid guidance
We understand how Washington's Medicaid long-term care program works with adult family homes and can point you toward homes that accept it.
Required step, paid separately
Nurse assessment before move-in
Every adult family home requires a nurse assessment before move-in. The first one usually costs $300 to $500, and an updated assessment is required every year, usually $150 to $250. You pay the nurse directly, never Golden Haven, and some adult family homes cover the cost, so ask Valeri and she'll check for you. If your loved one is on Medicaid, the assessment and yearly updates are covered, so there's nothing to pay.
Questions about your situation? Talk to Valeri. It's free.
Typical cost in Washington
A note on monthly cost
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per month, depending on care level
Most private rooms in Snohomish County run about $7,000 to $12,000 a month, all-inclusive. Eastside homes usually start around $8,000. Shared rooms and homes that accept Medicaid can cost less. Once the nurse assessment tells us the care level, we give you honest, current ranges for the homes that fit. Our help is free to families, and your loved one's monthly rate is the same whether or not you use us.
Typical 2026 costs for private-pay families in Snohomish County and the Eastside, based on published cost surveys and what we see in the homes we work with. Your cost depends on care needs, room type and the home. We'll give you real numbers for the homes that fit.
See full cost breakdown
Our vetting
How we vet these homes
We do not refer a home we have not been to. Here is what we look for before a home ever makes your list.
Questions families ask
About this type of care
An adult family home is a regular residential house, licensed by the state, that provides care for a small number of seniors, usually 6 to 8. Caregivers are on site 24 hours a day. It feels like a home, not a facility, which is why many families prefer it for a parent who would not do well in a large building.
Assisted living is usually a larger community with private apartments and more social programming for residents who are fairly independent. An adult family home is smaller, more personal, and better suited to someone who needs more hands-on help with daily living or has memory loss. Adult family homes are also typically the more affordable option compared with assisted living. We help you figure out which one fits your situation.
Many adult family homes specialize in memory care or accept residents with dementia. Because the setting is small and the staff is consistent, it can be calmer and less confusing for someone with memory loss than a large memory care wing. We match homes to your loved one's specific stage of dementia.
Yes, in Washington the Medicaid long-term care program can help pay for adult family home care for those who qualify. Many of the homes we work with accept Medicaid. We are not Medicaid planners, but we can help you understand how it works and connect you with homes that accept it.
We help you find another home at no cost. We check in after move-in, and if it is not working out, we come back and help you move to a better match. You are never locked in.
Areas we serve
Serving these cities
We're ready when you are
Let's find the right home for your loved one
Our help is free to families. Most placements in 1 to 2 weeks.