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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Burien, Washington

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Burien, WA. The median estimated cost is $8,709/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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Starting tier, Burien

$3,959/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$8,709/mo

Estimated range $8,286 – $8,881

● Burien $8,709 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Burien

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareBurienWashingtonNational
25th percentile$8,286/mo$8,191/mo$6,221/mo
Median$8,709/mo$8,580/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$8,881/mo$9,325/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Burien 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: Kent · Seattle · Bellevue

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Burien.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Burien runs about $5,476 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Burien has 4 such properties. The county aging agency at (206) 684-0660 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 Burien 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 Burien run about $13,353 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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In-Home Care in Burien

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Burien yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Burien at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Burien, WA yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

Also serving Burien

In-home care comes to the home, so agencies based one town over often serve Burien; their licensed office is simply in a different city. These 1 are based nearby, listed by office location, nearest first. They are separate from the licensed-in-Burien count above. Always confirm they cover your address.

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In the last 365 days: 9 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Burien, in King County, has about 51,513 residents. About 8,213 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $91,318.

Source: US Census Bureau

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

What does in-home care cost per hour in Burien?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Burien runs about $46 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $3,959/month.

Is in-home care in Burien more expensive than the rest of Washington?

Burien's median in home care cost is about 2% higher than the Washington state median.

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across Washington → · In-Home Care cost across Washington → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

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In-Home Care in Burien: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers