Adult Family Homes (AFH) are residential homes licensed by a state authority (DSHS in Washington State) to provide personal care for up to 6 non-related individuals (commonly called “residents”).
They provide personal care and supervision, medication assistance, and necessary help with activities of daily living like grooming, bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Social activities are offered to varying degrees. Room and board, laundry, and other services are common.
Adult Family Homes play a vital role in Washington State’s long-term care, providing round-the-clock care to more than 16,000 seniors, and relieving a tremendous burden for thousands of families.
They save WA State nearly $250 million per year in Medicaid care costs.