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Washington assisted living directory

Assisted living in Tacoma, WA

This page lists Tacoma's state-licensed assisted living facilities, drawn from official DSHS records. Washington also licenses adult family homes, residential care homes that usually serve two to six adults and may receive DSHS approval for up to eight. Compare the licensed facilities below, or browse Tacoma's adult family homes if a household setting fits better. Confirm pricing, availability, and care fit directly with each provider.

The short answer

Tacoma, WA has 24 state-licensed assisted living facilities in DSHS records, listed below with licensed bed count, address, and inspection reports where published. Washington also licenses adult family homes, residential care homes that may serve up to eight adults with DSHS approval; compare both and confirm pricing and availability directly with each provider.

Key facts

Listing count
24

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Primary source
WA DSHS/source records

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Availability and rooms

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Tacoma

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About this data

Page updated
Sep 21, 2026
DSHS record refreshed
Aug 28, 2026
Provider updated
Not yet available

Provider-updated details are not the same as official licensing records. Contact the home to confirm openings, room type, pricing, and care fit.

How we verify information

AFHCircle combines public licensing/source information, provider-submitted updates, and internal checks. License details come from official or source records when available. Bed availability, room type, photos, and contact details can change, so confirm important details directly with the provider before making a care decision.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as assisted living in Tacoma, Washington?

Washington licenses assisted living facilities under chapter 18.20 RCW: communities for seven or more residents that provide housing, meals, and responsibility for personal care. Adult family homes are licensed separately under chapter 70.128 RCW and provide care in a residential house, usually for two to six adults and, with DSHS approval, up to eight.

How do adult family homes compare to assisted living facilities?

Adult family homes provide care in a residential house and may serve up to eight adults with DSHS approval. Assisted living facilities hold a separate license for seven or more residents and are often much larger. Because their capacity can overlap at seven or eight, compare the setting, staffing, services, and licensed bed count rather than using size alone. Monthly costs vary widely in both settings, so compare quotes directly.

Which should I tour first?

Tour both types if you can. Choose by care needs and temperament: a resident who values privacy, routine, and close caregiver attention often does well in an adult family home; one who wants social programming, dining options, and more independence may prefer a larger assisted living community.

Where does this page's information come from?

Listings come from Washington DSHS licensing records: license number, licensed bed count, address, and inspection reports where the state publishes them. Availability and pricing are not in state records, so confirm both directly with each provider.