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Washington Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Vancouver and Richland, with 45 cities in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in Washington, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Washington median for assisted living is $7,600 a month ($91,200 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 23% above the national median of $6,200. For a Washington veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $3,755 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Washington median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $7,600 | $6,200 | 51% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $8,580 | $6,673 | 45% |
| Adult day care | $5,395 | $2,058 | 71% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $13,155 | $9,581 | 29% |
| Nursing home, private room | $15,969 | $10,798 | 24% |
Statewide medians for Washington from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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GuideHow Much Will VA Aid & Attendance Pay Toward Assisted Living?Read guide →GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soonCheck Washington Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Washington median of $7,600 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 51% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Washington veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
473,124 Washington Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Washington is home to 473,124 veterans, 220,959 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Washington veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Washington
Patriot Angels works with 85 Washington assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 11 | 4 |
| Vancouver | 10 | 4 |
| Richland | 3 | 2 |
| Wenatchee | 3 | 1 |
| Spokane | 3 | 3 |
| Kennewick | 2 | 0 |
| Puyallup | 2 | 1 |
| Bellingham | 2 | 1 |
Among Washington partners, the most common operators are Brookdale (23), Cogir Senior Living (19), Era Living (7).
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How Washington Licenses Assisted Living
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services (DSHS) licenses assisted living facilities and adult family homes in Washington. License categories in Washington:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Adult Family Home
- Enhanced Services Facility
- Specialized dementia care contracts
What it means for your family: Washington assisted living facilities can contract with the state to provide specialized dementia care. 31 of our 85 Washington partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
You can look up inspection results for any Washington community through the DSHS licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Washington
COPES (Community Options Program Entry System)
COPES can pay for services in assisted living and adult family homes for eligible residents.
Aid & Attendance in Washington
The benefit is paid to the Washington veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Washington home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Washington parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Washington City
48 Washington cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Washington Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Washington?
The Washington statewide median is $7,600 a month, or $91,200 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Washington?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Washington assisted living bill, about 51% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Washington?
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?
COPES (Community Options Program Entry System): COPES can pay for services in assisted living and adult family homes for eligible residents.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Washington?
85 assisted living partners in 45 cities, and 31 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Washington and every other state, see the national guide.
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