Adult Family Homes

Pierce County

Community Connections

What is an Adult Family Home?

Adult Family Homes are technically called ''boarding homes.'' An adult family home provides living for six or fewer residents.

Adult family homes are regular neighborhood homes where staff people assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of the adult. A room, meals, laundry, supervision and varying levels of assistance with care are provided. Some provide occasional nursing care. Some offer specialized care for people with mental health issues, developmental disabilities or dementia. The home can have two to six residents and is licensed by the state.

To explore an adult family home as an option, find out what kinds of services and supports are available at each home you are interested in.

To find an Adult Family Home . . .

There are over 200 Adult Family Homes in Pierce County. The best source of information for Adult Family Homes in Pierce County is through the Washington State Aging and Disability Services Administration of the Department of Social and Human Services.

You will be asked to search for listings by zip code or by county. If you select by county, choose ''Pierce'' or the appropriate county for which you are searching. Listings will be grouped by city name.

http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/pubinfo/housing/other/#AFH

If you need further assistance, please call the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600 or (800) 562-0332. We will gladly help you.