Senior care in Washington.
From Seattle to Spokane, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
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Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 98101
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 98101
Available weekday mornings
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Home care across Washington.
Pick your city for local phone numbers, ways to pay and answers. If your city is not listed, enter your ZIP code and we’ll look for care near you.
In Washington, home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health.
Seattle
King County
Spokane
Spokane County
Tacoma
Pierce County
Vancouver
Clark County
Bellevue
King County
Kent
King County
Everett
Snohomish County
Spokane Valley
Spokane County
Renton
King County
Federal Way
King County
Yakima
Yakima County
Kirkland
King County
Bellingham
Whatcom County
Kennewick
Benton County
Auburn
King County
Pasco
Franklin County
Redmond
King County
Marysville
Snohomish County
Shoreline
King County
Sammamish
King County
Ways to pay in Washington.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Apple Health long-term care
Through Community First Choice and the COPES waiver, Apple Health may pay for personal care and other help at home. It is for people on Apple Health whose assessment shows they need a nursing home level of care. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or apply at WashingtonConnection.org, and a Home and Community Services social worker will then assess care needs at home.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Washington and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Washington.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Community Living Connections
Washington’s statewide line that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to their local Area Agency on Aging.
855-567-0252Washington Connection (DSHS)
DSHS line to apply for Apple Health and long-term care help at home; applications are also taken at WashingtonConnection.org.
877-501-2233Washington 211
Statewide information and referral line for help with food, housing, transportation and other needs. You can also dial 2-1-1.
877-211-9274Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do home care agencies need a license in Washington?
Yes. In Washington, home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health.
Does Washington Medicaid pay for home care?
It can. Through Community First Choice and the COPES waiver, Apple Health may pay for personal care and other help at home. It is for people on Apple Health whose assessment shows they need a nursing home level of care. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or apply at WashingtonConnection.org, and a Home and Community Services social worker will then assess care needs at home.
How much does home care cost in Washington?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Which Washington cities do you serve?
Every Washington ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma.
Is a home care consultation free in Washington?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
Let’s find care that feels like home.
Enter your ZIP code for a free consultation with a home care agency anywhere in Washington. We match you with one local agency.
- Free for families
- Free first consultation
- No obligation