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Updated August 2026

Adult Day Care in Lakewood, Washington

We're still building out our adult day care directory for Lakewood, WA. The median estimated cost is $5,476/mo. That's roughly in line with the Washington state median. Browse nearby cities or the Washington page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Lakewood

$5,476/mo

Estimated range $5,210 – $5,584

● Lakewood $5,476 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Lakewood

2025 figures

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareLakewoodWashingtonNational
25th percentile$5,210/mo$5,150/mo$1,798/mo
Median$5,476/mo$5,395/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$5,584/mo$5,864/mo$3,033/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Lakewood runs about $46 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,959
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,709
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$33,253

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Tacoma

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Lakewood.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Lakewood runs about $5,476 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Lakewood has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (253) 798-4600 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,709 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,714 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Lakewood assisted living median of $7,714 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,709 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Lakewood run about $13,353 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Adult Day Care in Lakewood

We don't have licensed adult day care centers listed for Lakewood, WA yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 4 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Free local help worth saving

Lakewood, in Pierce County, has about 62,937 residents. About 10,825 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $74,720.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources(253) 798-4600piercecountywa.gov

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)1-800-562-6900insurance.wa.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Community Living Connections1-855-567-0252waclc.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • American Lake VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Tacoma.

  • Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is adult day care in Lakewood more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Lakewood's median adult day care cost is about 2% higher than the Washington state median.

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Reading up first? Adult Day Care across Washington → · Adult Day Care cost across Washington → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Adult Day Care in Lakewood: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers