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

Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 98402
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 98402
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
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.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
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 payYour 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.
Get my free consultationFree 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.
253-404-3915Pierce 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.
855-567-0252Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do 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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