Care options
In-Home Care in Washington State
Caregivers who come to the home for companionship, personal care, or skilled nursing support.
In-Home Care brings a caregiver to your loved one's home on a schedule that matches the need — companionship and help with errands, hands-on personal care, or around-the-clock support for people who cannot be safely left alone. Some agencies also offer skilled nursing visits for wound care, injections, or post-hospital recovery.
Who it tends to suit
In-Home Care tends to fit people who:
- Want to stay in their own home
- Need companionship, help with errands, or daily personal care
- Need more support at home but aren't ready for a community
- Are recovering from a hospital stay, surgery, or illness
What it can include
- Companionship and help with errands
- Personal care — bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and mobility
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Medication reminders, or medication management with agencies that offer nurse delegation
- Skilled nursing visits for wound care, injections, or post-hospital recovery (offered by some agencies)
- Around-the-clock care for people who cannot be safely left alone
How it's paid for
- Private pay — how most families cover it
- Long-term care insurance — accepted if your policy covers in-home care
- Medicare — covers certain skilled nursing needs
- Medicaid — can cover in-home caregivers for those who qualify, though typically a limited number of hours
Most families end up paying privately, and we help you figure out how it all works for your situation.
How we help
When a family is exploring In-Home Care, we help you sort through which agencies are a good fit, what each one offers, and how the payment side works for you — long-term care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. From there we help you connect with the right agency and get care started.
There is no cost to your family for any of this.