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Family Caregiver Services by State

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Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA)

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/aging-disability-resource-centers-adrcs

Access to home and community supports and services for consumers of all ages, incomes and disabilities, and their families.

Contact Information

360-725-2300

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Washington Area Agencies on Aging (Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration)

http://www.agingwashington.org/

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Aging and Disability Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Washington, call: (360) 485-9761.

Find your local AAA here.

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

COPES is a state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES also pays for care in board and care homes and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Contact Information

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - Aging and Long-Term Support Administration Reception Phone Number: (360) 725.2300

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Washington’s Medicaid Personal Care Program provides assistance with daily living activities for the elderly and disabled. The program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. Services are available to care recipients living at home, as well as within assisted living communities. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services: 1-877-501-2233

1-877-980-9220

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

New Freedom is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. Services are available to care recipients living at home, as well as within assisted living communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration General Information Line: (360) 725-2300

The Community First Choice Option is a Medicaid option that provides attendant care. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Victoria Nuesca
Community First Choice Program Manager
DSHS | Aging and Long-Term Support
Home and Community Services Division

Phone: (360) 725-2393

Pon Manivanh
Community First Choice Program Manager
DSHS | Developmental Disabilities Administration
Central Office

Phone: (360) 407-1572

Government Benefits and General Information

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Washington

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Family Care Act/Leave and Benefits (Washington Department of Labor and Industries)

https://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/LeaveBenefits/FamilyCare/

State website provides information on policies and other benefits for workers taking care of sick family members or parents taking leave due to pregnancy or for a new child. In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington’s Family Care Act entitles workers to use any of their paid sick leave that they have from their employer to care for a sick family member.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Eligibility varies depending on the leave program

Caregiver Eligibility

Eligibility varies depending on the leave program

Contact Information

(360) 902-5316

Lifespan Respite Washington

https://www.lifespanrespitewa.org/

Coalition of organizations that promote services and support for family caregivers. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers providing online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Contact Information

(253) 442-3214

In Washington State, Medicaid is called Washington Apple Health.

Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

*In Washington State, Medicaid will also pay for assisted living facilities and adult family homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Information for Clients and Providers: (800) 562-3022

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Pierce Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

http://www.pierceadrc.org/

The ADRC in Pierce county provides information and access to long-term care support and services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 562-0332 or (253) 798-4600 Weekdays 8am-5pm (Pacific Time).

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/about-shiba-services

SHIBA HelpLine assists Washington residents with choices and problems involving private health insurance as well as all other government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 562-6900 Hotline available 24/7

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

https://www.dva.wa.gov/

Provides Washington’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

Call: (800)-562-0132 Call TDD/TTY: (360)-725-2199

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program (WA FCSP)

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/agencies-help#FCSP

The Family Caregiver Support Program is a service available to unpaid caregivers of adults needing care and living in Washington State. There are local Family Caregiver Support Program offices throughout the state staffed with caring and knowledgeable people who can help you find local resources/services, find caregiver support groups and counseling, get training on specific caregiving topics, get respite care if you need a break, talk through specific issues you are having and offer practical information and caregiving suggestions.

Find the telephone number for your local Family Caregiver Support Program.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Washington, call: (800) 422-3263 TTY: (800) 737-7931

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

COPES is a state program that provides comprehensive care management and helps pay for personal care, home delivered meals, home health care, adult day services, respite, transportation and other services for older adults in their homes. COPES also pays for care in board and care homes and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in nursing homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Contact Information

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - Aging and Long-Term Support Administration Reception Phone Number: (360) 725.2300

Family Care Act/Leave and Benefits (Washington Department of Labor and Industries)

https://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/LeaveBenefits/FamilyCare/

State website provides information on policies and other benefits for workers taking care of sick family members or parents taking leave due to pregnancy or for a new child. In addition to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington’s Family Care Act entitles workers to use any of their paid sick leave that they have from their employer to care for a sick family member.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Eligibility varies depending on the leave program

Caregiver Eligibility

Eligibility varies depending on the leave program

Contact Information

(360) 902-5316

Home and Community Service (HCS) Offices (Washington Aging and Disability Services Administration)

http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov/Resources/clickmap.htm

State program that help adults who may need help paying for long term care due to a medical or disabling conditions. Also provides assistance in applying for Medicaid. Priority attention is given to low-income families and individuals.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local HCS within Washington, call: (800) 422-3263 For hearing impaired, call: (800) 737-7931

Home Care Association of Washington (HCAW)

http://www.hcaw.org/

Online directory that helps consumers find and a choose providers of home care and hospice services. Data base consists of home care and hospice agencies that are HCAW members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(425) 775-8120

Home Care Referral Registry

http://www.hcrr.wa.gov/

Provides a web-based search and match tool that connects in-home care aides with those who need personal care.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

1-800-970-5456

Leading Age Washington

http://leadingagewa.org/members/adult-day/

Provides an online directory of adult day care and adult day health care centers in Washington.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(253) 964-8870 See website for local contact info.

Northwest Access Fund

https://www.nwaccessfund.org/

Low Interest (5%) Loans up to $25,000 for Assistive Technology and Business Equipment, Financial coaching for people with disabilities, Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Matched Savings for Assistive Technology. In addition, they provide tips on what to think about when purchasing AT and business equipment to make sure it is what you need and can use. NAF helps callers to identify other sources of funding and resources to help with money management issues. We provide some of these services directly. In other cases, they may refer you to another agency.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Contact Information

Voice: (206) 328-5116 Toll Free: 1-877-428-5116 Fax: 206-328-5126

Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) – Washington

http://www.npaonline.org

The only PACE program in Washington, Providence ElderPlace coordinates and provides the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Providence ElderPlace Seattle: (206) 320-5325

Washington Centers for Independent Living

http://www.wasilc.org/

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 624-4105

Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

https://wshpco.org/

Provides online statewide search for hospice agencies and palliative care programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(253) 661-3739 (866) 661-3739

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Directory of Adult Family Homes from the Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov/Lookup/AFHPubLookup.asp

Provides online directory of adult family homes in Washington State

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 737-0617

Directory of Assisted Living facilities from the Department of Health and Human Services

https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/BHPubLookup.aspx

Provides online directory of assisted living facilities and boarding homes in Washington State

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

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Directory of Nursing Homes from the Department of Health and Human Services

https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/NHPubLookup.aspx

Provides online directory of nursing homes in Washington state.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

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Washington Health Care Association

http://www.whca.org/

A statewide nonprofit organization providing online directory for over 400 nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

In State: (800) 562-6170 Out of State: (360) 352-3304

Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

https://wshpco.org/

Provides online statewide search for hospice agencies and palliative care programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(253) 661-3739 (866) 661-3739

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Washington

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Washington-2023-1-1.pdf