Personal Care and Residential Services

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Can someone help me with everyday things like taking a shower, getting dressed, eating, shopping and just living my life?

	Personal Care (Hourly) Personal care services can help you with bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication and other daily activities. It is part of a program called Community First Choice, which includes other goods and services to support your independence. Personal care can be provided in your own home by an agency or Individual Provider you choose. It’s also available in an Adult Family Home or an Assisted Living Facility (see below for more on those two services.) As a Medicaid entitlement, personal care is available to anyone who meets functional and financial eligibility. Learn More: How to Find a Personal Care Provider \| Community First Choice \| Consumer Direct Care Network Washington \| Carina Care \| Information About Your Personal CARE Assessment \| Electronic Visit Verification \| Personal Care Limitation Access Process
	Personal Care in a Residential Setting (24-hour Availability) The following settings are licensed by DSHS’ Aging and Long-Term Support Administration to provide support with your daily care needs, such as bathing, dressing, eating and medication in a setting you share with others. As a Medicaid entitlement, personal care is available to anyone who meets functional and financial eligibility. They include: Adult Family Homes Assisted Living Facilities /Adult Residential Care Facilities /Enhanced Adult Residential Care Facilities Click here to learn about licensed Residential Care programs for adults.

Personal Care (Hourly)

Personal care services can help you with bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication and other daily activities. It is part of a program called Community First Choice, which includes other goods and services to support your independence. Personal care can be provided in your own home by an agency or Individual Provider you choose. It’s also available in an Adult Family Home or an Assisted Living Facility (see below for more on those two services.) As a Medicaid entitlement, personal care is available to anyone who meets functional and financial eligibility.

Personal Care in a Residential Setting (24-hour Availability)

The following settings are licensed by DSHS’ Aging and Long-Term Support Administration to provide support with your daily care needs, such as bathing, dressing, eating and medication in a setting you share with others. As a Medicaid entitlement, personal care is available to anyone who meets functional and financial eligibility.

They include:

Click here to learn about licensed Residential Care programs for adults.

Can someone help me live as independently as possible at home and in my community, based on goals I set for myself?

	Community Residential Services (up to 24 hours a day) Residential services offer life skills training and support to live on your own or in a home you share with others. From shopping and bill paying to personal care and learning how to cook, this service helps you with whatever you need to be as independent as possible at home and in your community. Residential services are included as part of the Core Waiver. Availability depends on funding for enrollment openings. We offer four different Community Residential service models, depending on your needs: Alternative Living Companion Homes Group Training Homes and Group Homes Supported Living Click here to learn more about our Community Residential services.

Community Residential Services (up to 24 hours a day)

Residential services offer life skills training and support to live on your own or in a home you share with others. From shopping and bill paying to personal care and learning how to cook, this service helps you with whatever you need to be as independent as possible at home and in your community. Residential services are included as part of the Core Waiver. Availability depends on funding for enrollment openings.

We offer four different Community Residential service models, depending on your needs:

Alternative Living