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Care homes in Kent, WA

289 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
289
in Kent
Licensed capacity
1,658
across all 289
Adults 65+
16,138
Census estimate for Kent
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
102.7
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
2,746
of the center of Kent
Care HomesAssisted Living 8Memory Care 291Home Care 2Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 8
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Source: Washington DSHS, Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Kent (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Kent

Counting neighboring towns, there are 2,746 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Kent, 2,457 more than in Kent itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Kent

See all 2,746 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Kent at a glance

Our directory lists 289 care homes with an address in Kent, based on Washington DSHS records. ZIP code 98031 has the most, 126 of the 289, and 4 ZIP codes have at least one. 267 of the 289 that report their size have 5 or 6 residents.1

By ZIP code

  • 98031126
  • 9803084
  • 9803249
  • 9804230
Care homes in Kent by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer19
  • 5 or 6 residents267
  • 7 residents or more3
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Washington

In Washington, Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses and inspects residential care settings such as care homes.2

Key rules
  • At least one caregiver who is 18 or older and holds current CPR and first-aid certification must be on site at all times.
  • Long-term care workers need 75 h of basic training (incl. orientation and safety) within 120 days, then 12 h of CE every year.
  • Residents get a negotiated service agreement based on a pre-admission assessment.
  • From Jan 1, 2026, the State LTC Ombuds must be notified when a Medicaid resident is transferred or discharged.23
Inspections
Unannounced full inspection at least every 18 months, with a statewide average of 15 months. After three consecutive inspections with no deficiencies it may be extended to 24 months.4
Report a problem
Call 1-800-562-6078.5

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Washington

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) long-term services and supports, administered by DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA).78 Waiver programs for care at home or in a residential setting: Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)89; Community First Choice (CFC)8; Specialized Dementia Care Program (SDCP)10. Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.11 Washington Medicaid agency12
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.13
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.14 The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-562-2308).15
Medicare counseling
Washington’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-562-6900.16

Local resources

Local help for families in Kent

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for King County17

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves King County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    King County LTC Ombudsman Program Multi-Service Center18

    (206) 623-0816

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in King County.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)16

    1-800-562-6900

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Washington Department of Veterans Affairs15

    800-562-2308

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Washington Medicaid agency12

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Kent

How many care homes are in Kent, WA?

WeFoundCare lists 289 care homes in Kent, WA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Kent there are 2,746.

How many residents can care homes in Kent serve?

289 of the 289 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 1,658 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 16,138 adults age 65 and older live in Kent.

Which Kent ZIP codes have the most care homes?

98031 (126), 98030 (84), 98032 (49). In all, 4 ZIP codes in Kent have at least one.

Who licenses care homes in Washington?

Washington DSHS, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), Residential Care Services licenses care homes in Washington. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Kent?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In King County, call (206) 623-0816.

Are there care homes near Kent?

Nearby cities with listings include Des Moines (79, 4.9 mi), Covington (14, 5.3 mi), Seatac (65, 5.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Kent

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Washington DSHS (Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Kent (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.19
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 289 of 289 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Kent (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, ALTSA: Long Term Care - Residential Care (Adult Family Homes). services2.arcgis.com/WW3T8U6q5EkZ9U3n/arcgis/rest/services/Long_Term_Care_Residential_Care_view/FeatureServer/1 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-78A WAC Assisted living facility licensing rules (incl. WSR 26-15-066, eff. 8/15/26). app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-78A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. Washington State Legislature: Chapter 388-112A WAC Residential long-term care services training. app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-112A&full=true Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. Washington State Legislature: RCW 18.20.110 Inspection of assisted living facilities. app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.20.110 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. Washington DSHS: Adult Protective Services (1-877-734-6277; Complaint Resolution Unit 1-800-562-6078). dshs.wa.gov/adult-and-aging-services/report-abuse-and-neglect/adult-protective-services Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. Washington DSHS ALTSA: Assisted living / AFH facility locator (inspection & enforcement reports). fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/BHAdvLookup.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. Washington Health Care Authority: HCB waivers, room and board, ETRs, and bed holds. hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/hcb-waivers-room-and-board-etrs-and-bed-holds Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. Washington DSHS ALTSA: LTC Manual Chapter 8: Residential Services (program availability by setting, rev. 5/2026). dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/Chapter%208.pdf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. Northwest Justice Project (WashingtonLawHelp): COPES Program (2026 SIL $2,982, resources $2,000, PNA $108.74). washingtonlawhelp.org/en/copes-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  10. Washington DSHS: What is the Specialized Dementia Care Program. dshs.wa.gov/what-specialized-dementia-care-program Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  11. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  12. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  14. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  15. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  16. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  17. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  18. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  19. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.