In-home care in Washington
Care that comes to your home. Home care agencies, hospice, adult day, and PACE. These exist so people don't have to move into a facility. Most are partly or fully covered for people on Medicaid.
Typical costs in Washington
These are typical statewide ranges, not prices for any one home or agency. What you pay depends on the level of care and where you live. Use them to plan, then ask each place for its own rate.
In-home care (hourly)
$38 to $48 an hourWhat Medicaid covers: Medicaid pays for in-home caregivers through COPES and Community First Choice if you qualify.
Source: Genworth / CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024. Check the source
Adult day
$110 to $160 a dayWhat Medicaid covers: Medicaid can cover adult day health through COPES for people who qualify.
Source: Genworth / CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024. Check the source
Seattle and the Puget Sound metro run higher than rural counties. Some figures come from senior-care directories rather than a government survey, so treat them as rough.