Home and Community Services staff work with people to understand available programs, review eligibility, and connect them to services that support safety, independence, and quality of life.
Home and Community Services partners with clients, families, caregivers, and community providers to help people remain at home when possible or transition to other care settings when needed.
Programs and Services
- Age‑Related Programs
Programs that support older adults, caregivers, and families. These include nutrition programs, caregiver support, kinship care, guardianship, and statewide aging initiatives.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- CareLearn Washington
CareLearn is an online training solution that provides accessible DSHS-approved training and continuing education on a variety of topics. CareLearn helps non-union, family and paid long-term caregivers in various care settings easily access free training and can reduce the amount of time caregivers need to be away from the people they care for.
- Dementia/Alzheimer's
- Housing
Information and programs related to adult family homes, assisted living facilities, supportive housing, and transitions to community living.
Information for Adult Family Home Providers
About Assisted Living Facilities
Housing and Essential Needs Referral Program
- Medicaid
Resources for applying for Medicaid, understanding coverage, and accessing long‑term care programs funded by Medicaid.
Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults
- Reference Materials
Home and Community Service Rates
Long-Term Care Manual
- Nursing Programs
Nursing services that support adults receiving long‑term care, including nurse delegation and private duty nursing.
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Information and resources for adults living with a traumatic brain injury.