Adult family homes in Tacoma with Specialized Behavior Support

Tacoma has 375 licensed adult family homes with 2,168 licensed beds, according to Washington State DSHS records. 360 accept Medicaid, 366 carry the dementia specialty designation, 367 carry the mental health designation, and 286 serve developmental disabilities. 5 are licensed for more than six residents.

Records current as of August 1, 2026.

These homes hold a Specialized Behavior Support contract with DSHS, which covers residents whose behavioral needs require additional staff training and planning.

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All 375 · Specialized Behavior Support · developmental disabilities · Expanded Community Services · private pay only · more than six residents

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About this data

Licensing information is sourced from Washington State DSHS public records and was retrieved on August 1, 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.