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A family sits together discussing important information — the kind of decision elder care services help with.

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Washington Department of Aging Programs in Seattle

Washington's aging-services programs serving Seattle — what the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) provides, how to access, and how it combines with federal Medicare and Medicaid.

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David Thompson

May 13, 2026

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Grandparents embrace their grandchild at home — a moment elder care services help preserve.

Cost of Elder Care in Seattle in 2026

Real Seattle-area 2026 numbers for every elder care service — companion, personal care, home health, adult day, 24-hour, facility — plus funding paths.

David Thompson

  • Aging in Place
  • Paying for Care
An elderly couple cooks with their granddaughter — home-based elder care services in everyday life.

How Much Do Elder Care Services Cost in 2026?

The real numbers — by service, by hour, by month — plus the four funding paths most families use to make the math work.

David Thompson

  • Aging in Place
  • Paying for Care