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7 Adult Family Homes in Tumwater with Specialized Behavior Support

29 homes173 licensed beds29 accept Medicaid

DSHS licensing records as of September 13, 2026.

These homes hold a Specialized Behavior Support contract with DSHS, which covers residents whose behavioral needs require additional staff training and planning. Fewer than one home in six carries it, and placements for residents with significant behavioral needs are among the hardest to find.

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About these homes

Tumwater has 29 licensed adult family homes with 173 licensed beds, according to Washington State DSHS records. 29 accept Medicaid, 29 carry the dementia specialty designation, 29 carry the mental health designation, and 16 serve 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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