Tacoma has 380 licensed adult family homes with 2,200 licensed beds, according to Washington State DSHS records. 366 accept Medicaid, 372 carry the dementia specialty designation, 373 carry the mental health designation, and 289 serve developmental disabilities. 5 are licensed for more than six residents.
Records current as of September 14, 2026.
Washington licenses most adult family homes for a maximum of six residents. DSHS grants capacity above six only to providers who meet additional requirements.
All 380 · Specialized Behavior Support · developmental disabilities · Expanded Community Services · private pay only · more than six residents
1021 138th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 — licensed for 8
Mental Health · Dementia · Developmental Disabilities — accepts Medicaid
DSHS license 753467
12170 Spanaway Loop Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444 — licensed for 8
Dementia · Developmental Disabilities — accepts Medicaid
DSHS license 550600
10228 Patterson St S, Tacoma, WA 98444 — licensed for 8
Mental Health · Dementia · Developmental Disabilities — accepts Medicaid
DSHS license 753561
6801 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 — licensed for 8
Mental Health · Dementia · Developmental Disabilities — accepts Medicaid
DSHS license 754049
1630 E 63rd St, Tacoma, WA 98404 — licensed for 8
Mental Health · Dementia — private pay only
DSHS license 750367
Licensing information is sourced from Washington State DSHS public records and was retrieved on September 14, 2026. 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. Real Property Planning is an independent educational resource and does not operate, own, or manage any adult family home.