Aging and Long-Term Support Administration

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The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is responsible for Washington state’s nationally recognized system of long-term services and supports serving older adults and people with disabilities. This system includes:

  • Home and community-based settings.
  • Protections from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
  • Regulatory oversight of licensed and certified settings.
  • Case management, services, and communication access for the hard of hearing, deaf or deafblind.

Our Mission: Partner with people to access needed support, care, and resources.

Our Partners:

  • The people we serve
  • Family and Community Advocates
  • Caregivers
  • Tribes
  • State and Federal Agencies

Our Vision: People will find human services to shape their own lives.

Our Values:

  • Welcome all with access and inclusion.
  • Serve with respect and dignity. 
  • Collaborate with community. 
  • Improve services continually. 
  • Communicate with clarity and choices.