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Tacoma, Washington

Senior care in Tacoma.

Across Tacoma, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Free for families. Takes about a minute. We match you with one local agency.

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Personalized for Mom · near 98402

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

1 match

Offers personal care

Serves 98402

Available weekday mornings

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Only this agency gets your request

Care in Tacoma

Finding care in Tacoma.

Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, on Commencement Bay. We help families across the Stadium District, Proctor District, Hilltop, Lincoln District, North End and South End.

In Washington, home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health.

Tell us where in Tacoma you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.

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Care profile for Mom

Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Complete

Care needed

Personal care

Schedule

Weekday mornings

Starting

Within 2 weeks

Paying with

Private pay + LTC insurance

Help with

BathingGetting dressedBreakfastMedication remindersShort walks
  1. Profile complete

    Today, 9:14 AM

  2. Matched with Harbor Home Care

    Home care agency · 1.8 mi away

Ways to pay

Ways to pay in Pierce County.

  • 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 in Pierce County

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. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources can also point you to local help: 855-567-0252.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Tacoma and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in Tacoma.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

People’s Community Center

Parks Tacoma and the City of Tacoma run this 50+ senior hub on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

253-404-3915

Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources

Pierce County’s Area Agency on Aging offers options counseling, caregiver support and crisis help. This number is Washington’s Community Living Connections line.

855-567-0252

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900

Washington 211

Free line that connects you to local health and social services.

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Questions

Tacoma questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802
  • Do you serve all of Tacoma?

    Yes. We help families across Tacoma and nearby communities, including Fife, Fircrest, University Place and Ruston.

  • How much does home care cost in Tacoma?

    It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Pierce County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

  • Who do I call about senior services in Tacoma?

    Start with Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources at 855-567-0252. In Tacoma, People’s Community Center is at 253-404-3915.

  • How do I get help paying for home care in Tacoma?

    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.

  • Where can I find dementia support in Tacoma?

    The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.

  • Is a home care consultation free in Tacoma?

    Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Tacoma is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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