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Assisted living in Washington

557 licensed homes, licensed capacity 38,526. Assisted Living Facility: 557.

From the official licence list of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS) (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in Washington by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in Washington?

The official licence list of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS) has 557 licensed homes in Washington, with a combined licensed capacity of 38,526 (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026).

Which cities in Washington have the most licensed homes?

Seattle (54), Spokane (35), Vancouver (26), Tacoma (24) and Spokane Valley (21).

What licence types does Washington use for assisted living?

On this list: Assisted Living Facility (557).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS) publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services (RCS), list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026. All state sources