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8 Licensed Adult Family Homes in Bellingham, Washington

8 homes42 licensed beds8 accept Medicaid

DSHS licensing records as of September 13, 2026.

Showing 8 homes.

Adult family home care in Bellingham
What adult family homes cost in Bellingham

For a resident on Medicaid, DSHS pays Bellingham homes $132 to $251 a day (about $4,030 to $7,623 a month), depending on the resident's care level. The resident contributes most of their own income toward it; the family doesn't pay the daily rate. All 8 homes in Bellingham accept Medicaid. Rates are DSHS's standard rates, effective July 1, 2026. Costs for any Washington city or county.

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Dementia and memory care in Bellingham

7 of the 8 homes in Bellingham carry the DSHS dementia specialty designation, and 8 carry the mental health designation. A designation means the provider completed the extra training the state requires. It is not a quality rating, and it doesn't say how many residents with dementia a home serves today. On a visit, ask how the home handles wandering, nights and changes in care needs, and read its DSHS inspection record first. How to choose an adult family home.

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About these homes

Bellingham has 8 licensed adult family homes with 42 licensed beds, according to Washington State DSHS records. 8 accept Medicaid, 7 carry the dementia specialty designation, 8 carry the mental health designation, and 1 serves developmental disabilities. 0 are licensed for more than six residents. Capacity, specialty designations, and Medicaid status come directly from those records.

Licensing information is sourced from Washington State DSHS public records. Specialty designations reflect provider training required by the state; they are not quality ratings and are not endorsements. Verify current licensing status directly with DSHS before relying on this information.

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