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How We Can Help

What will this cost me?

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Costs associated with long-term care continue to rise. You have come to the right place for help in exploring some lower-cost alternatives.

Information, Referral, Assistance, and Case Management services are free to the consumer. Other services, such as Respite and Senior Personal Care are on a sliding fee schedule, and the Home Modification and Meals on Wheels are on a voluntary donation basis.

When an individual decides to access a Medicaid funded personal care program, a complex set of financial eligibility rules come into play. In these situations, we recommend you contact a Home & Community Services financial worker and/or consult an attorney as they can provide you with information regarding “Estate Recovery”, “Spend Down”, “Participation and Look-Back Period”.

So, as you can see, the costs associated with each service and program varies widely and is dependent upon the individual’s needs, financial situation, marital status, and eligibility criteria for the program and service requested. Because of these factors, we strongly encourage you to contact your local Senior Information & Assistance office and talk to our specialists. They will be able to provide you with information specific to your individual circumstance.

Programs & Services

Senior Information & Assistance
Senior I&A serves as the main access point for information about resources for persons 60 years of age or over, adults with disabilities and family caregivers.
In-Home Assistance/Personal Care
Do you or someone you know need help at home? Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities (SWAAD) provides a variety of services that assist eligible adults in their home.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Are you a family member or friend providing care to a loved one and looking for information, education, support, resources, and/or respite care?
Home Delivered Meals & Congregate Meals
The Home Delivered Meals Program (a.k.a. Meals on Weels) provides nutritious meals to adults 60 years of age and older who are homebound as the result of illness, disability, or lack of transportation. The Congregate Meals Program provides hot nutritious meals and socialization at specific meal sites in each county.
Transportation Services
Transportation is vital to seniors as it maximizes their independence and provides access to the community. Transportation to medical appointments, senior centers, local grocery stores, and other activities may be available in your area.
Home Modification Services
The Home Modification Services may be available to eligible adults. Examples of modification include wheelchair ramps, handrails, bath benches, hand-help showers, tub safety rails and raised toilet seats.
Case Management
Do you need help identifying the type and options of long term care services and resources that would best meet your needs? SWAAD has case managers that are familiar with the community resources and with long term care services and can help guide and suggest options to help you navigate your long term care options.
Kinship Caregiver Support Program
Are you a grandparent, step grandparent, relative by blood or marriage to a child 18 years of age or younger? You may be eligible for transitional counseling, emergency financial assistance for basic needs (housing, food, clothing, supplies), transportation (bus vouchers, gas cards), legal services, assistive technology devices, medications, and other.
Legal Services
Do you or someone you know need help with legal matter?
The Legal Services Program provides information and services that can assist individuals with certain legal matters.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
The Long Term Care Ombudsman program provides information, outreach, advocacy, and complaints resolutions for older individuals in Adult Family Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes.