Helping families navigate 101 communities across Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, and Bainbridge Island. Every listing verified through Washington DSHS records.
Kitsap County, Washington is home to over 101 DSHS-licensed senior living communities across seven cities, including Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Port Gamble. Options range from assisted living facilities and memory care communities to adult family homes and skilled nursing centers, with monthly costs averaging $4,300 to $5,400 depending on care level and location. Kitsap Senior Living is a free, locally owned resource — we verify every listing through Washington State Department of Social and Health Services records and charge families nothing to search, match, or compare communities.
Last updated: March 2026 · Data sourced from Washington DSHS Residential Care Services · Published by Jeremy Stitt, KitsapContent.com
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Help with daily tasks like meals, medication, and personal care in a home-like community.
23 communities →Specialized support for Alzheimer's and dementia with secured, structured environments.
16 communities →Small residential homes with 2-8 residents providing intimate, personalized care.
60+ homes →24-hour medical care for complex health needs, rehab, and post-acute recovery.
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Open the Map →Kitsap County offers five types of senior living: assisted living communities (23+ locations) providing help with daily activities like meals and medication; memory care communities (16+ locations) specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care; adult family homes (60+ homes) offering small residential settings for 2-8 residents; skilled nursing facilities (8 locations) providing 24-hour medical care; and independent living communities for active seniors. All facilities are licensed through Washington State DSHS.
The average cost of assisted living in Kitsap County ranges from $4,300 to $5,400 per month as of 2026, depending on the community, room type, and level of care required. Adult family homes offer a lower-cost alternative, averaging $3,000 to $5,500 per month. Memory care typically costs $5,500 to $7,500 per month. Financial assistance may be available through Washington Medicaid (Apple Health), VA Aid and Attendance benefits, or long-term care insurance.
Yes. Washington State Medicaid (Apple Health) covers assisted living and adult family home care for eligible residents through the COPES (Community Options Program Entry System) and Community First Choice programs. Eligibility is determined by DSHS based on both financial criteria and functional care needs. Many Kitsap County communities accept Medicaid residents.
Yes. Kitsap County has a large veteran population due to Naval Base Kitsap, which has installations in both Bremerton and Bangor (Silverdale). Communities near the Bremerton installation include Bay Vista Commons, Vineyard Park, and Cascades of Bremerton. Near Bangor in Silverdale, options include Crista Shores and Fieldstone Memory Care. Many accept VA Aid and Attendance benefits, which provide up to $2,431 per month for qualifying veterans.
Assisted living provides help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and medication management for seniors who are generally cognitively intact. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living designed for people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, featuring secured environments to prevent wandering, structured daily routines, and staff trained in dementia care techniques. Memory care in Kitsap County typically costs $1,000 to $2,000 more per month than standard assisted living.
An adult family home is a residential home licensed by Washington DSHS to provide room, board, and personal care for two to six (or up to eight) residents. Kitsap County has over 60 licensed adult family homes, making it one of the most common care settings in the region. Adult family homes typically cost $3,000 to $5,500 per month and offer a smaller, more home-like setting compared to larger assisted living facilities. They are regulated under Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 388-76.
