ASSISTANCE FOR LIVING AT HOME
The following services provide information to assist individuals to remain at home when illness or disability interferes with their independence. Services range from 24-hour nursing care to help with housework. Insurance coverage is very limited. In some situations, Medicaid may pay. Long term care insurance may cover costs. Call the following agencies for details.
Senior Information and Assistance
206.448.3110
Evergreen Care Network
425.899.3200
Overlake Hospital Senior Care
425.688.5800
ADULT DAY CARE
Adult day centers offer a supervised facility for frail older adults. Services may include social activities, hot meals, physical therapy and other specialized exercises, and group activities for full or part day. Contact individual programs for information on fees, hours of operation and participant qualifications.
Circle of Friends
121 107th Ave. NE
Bellevue 98004
425.454.8585
For Russian speaking and other
Slavic language participants. |
Oasis (Seattle Mental Health)
14216 NE 21st St.
Bellevue 98007
425.653.4906
Must be client of Seattle Mental Health. |
Elder and Adult Day Services
- Bellevue
12831 NE 21st Pl.
Bellevue 98005
425.867.1799 |
Overlake Terrace
2956 152nd Ave. NE
Redmond 98052
425.883.0495
Dementia-focused, 7 days a week. |
Elder and Adult Day Services
- Issaquah
New location to be determined.
425.837.3967 |
Polack Adult Day Center
7500 Seward Park Ave. S
Seattle 98118
206.725.8800
Transportation available for Jewish seniors
from Eastside on Wednesdays. |
ElderHealth Northwest
206.528.5315
Four sites in King County and
one in Snohomish County. |
Providence Mt. St. Vincent
Adult Day Services
4831 35th Ave. SW
Seattle 98126
206.937.3700 |
Lake Washington Adult
Day Health Center
106 5th Ave.
Kirkland 98033
425.827.3001 |
Senior Social Program
8236 SE 24th St.
Mercer Island 98040
206.236.3619
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Legacy House Adult
Day Health
803 S Lane St.
Seattle 98104
206.292.5184
Focuses on Asian seniors. |
Sno-Valley Adult Day Health
4610 Stevens St.
Carnation 98014
425.333.4152
Meets in North Bend and Carnation. |
Northshore Adult Day Center
10212 E Riverside Dr.
Bothell 98011
425.488.4821 |
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HOME AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Services may include: light housework, meal preparation, shopping, laundry, transportation, and companionship – dressing, bathing, toileting. Medicare and supplemental insurance do not pay for these services. Long term insurance may cover the cost of services.
The following agencies provide services for a fee in East King County. Check the Yellow Pages under “Home Health Services” or “Nursing” for additional listings.
A Helping Hand
206.686.7440 |
Home and About
425.478.1421 |
A-One Medical Services
425.252.8518 |
Home Care Associates
206.861.3193 |
Accent Care
1.800.834.3059 |
Home Helpers
425.673.5082 |
Amicable Health Care
206.246.0550 |
Home Instead
425.454.9744 |
Armstrong In-Home Care
1.866.535.1200 |
Homewatch Caregivers
425.889.2627 |
At Home Care
425.283.0406 |
Homewell Senior Care
206.440.5500 |
Best Sitters
425.837.8200 |
Jodem Home Health
425.643.8101 |
Care Force
425.712.1999 |
Kelly Assisted Living
206.368.7667 |
Catholic Community Services
1.800.722.3479 |
Mastercare
253.831.5999 |
Club 24
206.547.2424 |
Maxim
425.643.0200 |
Comfort Keepers
425.637.0031 |
McDonald Employment Service
206.284.5211 |
Companion Care
425.488.7575 |
My New Friend
425.822.1072 |
Eastside Visiting Angels
425.828.4500 |
Providence Home Services
425.391.2887 |
Family Resource Home Care
425.455.2004 |
Right at Home
425.818.7744 |
Fedelta Home Care
425.454.4548 |
Senior Resource Services
425.423.9512 |
Fremont Come Care
206.634.3605 |
Swedish Home Helpers
206.386.3277 |
Gentiva Health Care
1.877.647.7007 |
Teresa Snow & Associates Employment Service
206.623.7091 |
Health People
425.454.1947 |
Visiting Nurse Services
Extra Care
1.800.449.2221 |
Help Unlimited
206.932.5170 |
With a Little Help
206.352.7399 |
COPES: Community Options Program Entry System
A special Medicaid program that provides services to persons who meet the Medicaid requirements for nursing home care, but who do not want to go to a nursing home. COPES offers alternative care arrangements which may include care at home, at an adult family home, or in an assisted living facility. Recipients are also eligible for medical services reimbursed by Medicaid. To determine eligibility and obtain services, contact:
Department of Social and Health Services
Home and Community Services
1737 Airport Way S #130 Seattle 98134
206.341.7750
www.dshs.wa.gov
Processes applications and other information regarding COPES.
RESPITE CARE
Seattle/King County Respite Care Program
The Respite Program offers relief for caregivers who provide full-time care for an elderly or disabled person and are unpaid for the work. Respite care may be provided in a variety of settings - at home, in an adult day center, or nursing home. The care is paid for on a sliding fee scale, based on the income of the person receiving care. Respite may be used occasionally or at regular intervals. Also see: Adult Day Care, Home and Personal Care Services, or Nursing Homes.
Seattle/King County Respite Care Program
Evergreen Care Network
425.899.3200
Serving the Eastside north of I-90.
Aging & Disability Services
Senior Information and Assistance
206.448.3110
Serving the Eastside south of I-90.
HOME VISITING
ElderFriends
206.224.3790
Friendly visitors to isolated older people who live alone.
Friend to Friend
206.246.5150
1.888.383.7818
Volunteers who visit homebound individuals in retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
DOWNSIZING/MOVING ASSISTANCE
These services assist with downsizing possessions and coordinating moves for seniors. Some offer real-estate and estate sale services as well.
ElderMove Alliance
425.466.5345
TLC Transitions
425.822.6873
Segue
206.729.6686
Ladybug Moving Services and Estate Sales
206.235.6707
Appraise Worthy
206.935.8793
Smooth Move
206.935.8795
Eastside Estate Ladies
1.888.453.8791
My New Friend
425.822.1072
Benevia
206.910.6869
Moving Forward
425.702.8761
EMERGENCY ASSSISTANCE
Assistance to individuals in emergency situations involving financial and housing needs. Eligibility criteria apply.
Overlake Service League
PO Box 53203 Bellevue 98015
425.451.1175
Financial assistance to individuals and families who are facing eviction or utility shut off. Bellevue school districts only.
The Salvation Army
11555 Northup Way #100 Bellevue 98004
425.827.1930
Emergency assistance to low income persons to help pay rent, food or utilities. One time per year only. Verification of circumstances and ID of houshold required. Call for appointment.
HopeLink
Offers assistance to individuals in emergency situations.
RESPITE CARE
Seattle/King County Respite Care Program
The Respite Program offers relief for caregivers who provide full-time care for an elderly or disabled person and are unpaid for the work. Respite care may be provided in a variety of settings - at home, in an adult day center, or nursing home. The care is paid for on a sliding fee scale, based on the income of the person receiving care. Respite may be used occasionally or at regular intervals. Also see: Adult Day Care, Home and Personal Care Services, or Nursing Homes.
Seattle/King County Respite Care Program
Evergreen Care Network
425.899.3200
Serving the Eastside north of I-90.
Aging & Disability Services
Senior Information and Assistance
206.448.3110
Serving the Eastside south of I-90.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
These Emergency Response Systems serve older adults in East King County. Other services may be identified by calling Senior Information and Assistance at 206.448.3110.
Evergreen Lifeline
1.866.674.9900 x4455
$40 plus tax installation fee; $35 per month; serves all of King and Snohomish Counties.
MicroAlert
425.688.5800
$40 installation fee; $35 per month; serves Eastside.
NW Healthwatch
206.985.4200
$35 installation fee; $30 per month.
On-Call Alert
425.369.0200
$25 installation fee; $29.95 per month with 6 month contract; $34.95 per month with no contract.
Overlake Lifeline
425.688.5800
$40 installation fee; $35 per month; serves Eastside.
ResponseLink
1.800.608.2388
$25 installation fee; $34.95 per month; $50 one-time programming fee.
VNS Lifeline
1.800.449.2221
$40 plus tax installation fee; $35 per month; serves all of King and Snohomish Counties.
HOME REPAIR & MODIFICATION, HOME UTILITIES
Assist older adults in making health and safety improvement to their homes through financial loans or low cost manpower.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department
Human Services Division
PO Box 90012 Bellevue 98009
425.452.6884
Loans to assist low or moderate income home owners in Bellevue to make health/safety home improvements.
Housing Repair Hotline - King County Housing Rehabilitation
821 2nd Ave. #500 Seattle 98104
206.296.7640
Loans for low income home owners outside cities of Auburn, Bellevue and Seattle for health/safety repairs.
King County Weatherization Program
King County Housing Authority
206.439.3839
Free weatherization for low and moderate income individuals who live in King County outside Seattle.
King County Labor Agency
2800 1st Ave. #126 Seattle 98121
206.448.9278
Wheelchair ramps, grab bar/handrail installation.
Northshore Senior Center
425.486.4564
Handymen available for small fee to do home repair and minor home improvements. Serves North King County, including Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell and Woodinville.
Access Elevator
206.623.0731
Elevators and lifts for homes.
Adaptive Installations
206.762.1969
Home remodeling and adaptation.
ADAptations
206.417.2227
Universal design and remodeling.
RampArts
206.440.9999
Ramps of all kinds.
Rebuilding Together Eastside
425.455.0179
Volunteers perform needed home repairs for qualifying homeowners.
TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC
Metro Transit
King Street Station
201 S Jackson Seattle 98104
Metro Transit Rider Information Line
206.553.3000
www.transit.metrokc.gov
Metro – Regional Reduced Fare Bus Pass Permit
Apply in person at above address or call 206.553.3060.
Reduced fares for age 65 and over or those of any age with a qualifying disability.
Metro – Paratransit Option
Half price taxi ride/taxi script for low income seniors. Rides arranged through cab companies. Apply at above office or call 206.553.3060.
Metro Transit Rider Information Line
206.553.3000
Metro Accessible Services
Paratransit ADA Program
821 2nd Ave. Suite 10 Seattle 98104
For disabled individuals age 6 and up. No income limits. 50 cents reserved ride door-to-door van service throughout King county, 7 days a week. Apply at above office or call 206.263.3113.
TRANSPORTATION – OTHER
American Cancer Society – Road to Recovery
1.800.227.2345
Volunteers provide transportation to cancer patients for treatment. 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday. No fee.
Disabled Parking
Contact local Department of Licensing or:
425.899.3200 Evergreen Care Network
425.688.5800 Overlake Hospital Senior Care
Medicaid Medical Transportation
1.800.923.7433
Transportation to medical appointments for individuals with Medicaid coupons. Taxi and cabulance rides available. No cost for Medicaid recipients. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
Volunteer Chore Services of Catholic Community Services
425.284.2240
Transportation to medical/other appointments and shopping for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Available after volunteer match is made.
Volunteer Transportation – Senior Services Transportation Program
206.448.5740
Available for lower income people age 60 and over in King county. Volunteer escort accompanies to and from appointments. Must be ambulatory. Call by Wednesday for following week. No fee.
TRANSPORTATION – CABULANCE
American Cabulance
425.741.3444
1.800.750.5700
Cascade Cabulance
206.767.1717
Emerald Medical Services
425.485.5550
1.800.683.1985
Rural Metro Ambulance/Cabulance
425.672.1111
1.800.989.9993
Seattle Washington Cabulance
1.800.439.2800
VETERINARY/PET SERVICES
Home Pet Vet
206.232.6205
Covers Mercer Island and vicinity.
The Humane Society
425.641.0080
Provides a variety of pet services including a pet loss support group, pet food bank, low-cost spay/neuter clinic and a resource center.
Mobile Veterinary Services
425.485.7387
Provides complete in-home veterinary care. Free well pet exams and low cost vaccinations the first Friday of each month at the Northshore Senior Center.
Norton’s Ark
425.822.7847
In-home veterinary care, specializing in small animals and equine practice.
Washington State Veterinary Medical Association
425.454.8381
Referrals for mobile vet services.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Faith in Action
3725 Providence Pt. Dr. SE Issaquah 98029
425.391.2817
Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie Valley. Volunteers will visit and assist with some chores.
Volunteer Chore Services of Catholic Community Services
425.284.2240
Free housework, laundry, yardwork and transportation.