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Updated August 2026

Adult Day Care in Mount Vernon, Washington

We're still building out our adult day care directory for Mount Vernon, WA. The median estimated cost is $4,849/mo. That's below the Washington state median by about 10%. Browse nearby cities or the Washington page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Mount Vernon

$4,849/mo

Estimated range $4,432 – $5,035

● Mount Vernon $4,849 ○ National median $2,058

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Mount Vernon

2025 figures

Adult Day Care cost comparison (2025)
Adult Day CareMount VernonWashingtonNational
25th percentile$4,432/mo$5,150/mo$1,798/mo
Median$4,849/mo$5,395/mo$2,058/mo
75th percentile$5,035/mo$5,864/mo$3,033/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Mount Vernon runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,505
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,712
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,446

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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.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Mount Vernon.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Mount Vernon runs about $4,849 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Mount Vernon has 11 such properties. The county aging agency at (360) 676-6749 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 $7,712 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,831 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 Mount Vernon assisted living median of $6,831 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,712 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Mount Vernon run about $11,824 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Adult Day Care in Mount Vernon

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

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Free local help worth saving

Mount Vernon, in Skagit County, has about 35,377 residents. About 6,520 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $75,777.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Northwest Regional Council(360) 676-6749nwrcwa.org

    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.

  • Mount Vernon VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Mount Vernon.

  • 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 Mount Vernon more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Mount Vernon's median adult day care cost is about 10% lower than the Washington state median.

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Adult Day Care in Mount Vernon: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers