FAQ
What is in-home care?
In-home care provides non-medical assistance and support with daily living tasks. These tasks include dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, meal preparation, grocery shopping, medication tracking, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation, and more.
Most adults will need assistance with these tasks at some point in our lives, whether due to injury or illness, or aging. In-home care is an option that allows you to stay in your own home instead of moving to assisted living or a nursing facility.
Who needs in-home care?
Adults of all ages rely on in-home care in a variety of situations.
Many seniors rely on in-home care when dealing with increased forgetfulness, decreased mobility, or after a fall or injury. Younger adults often choose to hire a home caregiver when facing a long illness or injury recovery, or due to a disability.
Home care is a popular alternative to nursing homes, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities because it can be less expensive and more flexible.
How can I pay for in-home care?
In Washington, you have several options.
WA Cares benefits: You can use your WA Cares benefit for in-home care starting in July 2026. Learn more
Private Insurance: Some private insurance policies, such as long-term care insurance, cover home care services.
Medicaid: Medicaid covers in-home care for those who qualify.
Self-pay: You can also pay out-of-pocket for home care services
How do I use your search?
You can search using just one field or a combination to find trusted home care agencies that meet your needs.
County:
Select the county you live in to see home care agencies that provide services in your area
Zip Code:
Enter your zip code to see home care agencies that provide services in your area
Payment Type:
Select the way you plan to pay for home care to find home care agencies that accept this payment type
I’m looking for:
Select what you’re looking for - in-home care for yourself or a loved one or information on becoming a caregiver yourself - to find home care agencies that can help you with each step of your process.
The home care agencies listed will automatically update as you make your choices. Just click “learn more” to find more information on each option - like how to contact them, types of services, and client reviews.
How do I choose an in-home care agency?
Finding a home care agency you trust is important for your comfort and peace of mind. Use our search to find licensed, trusted home care agencies that serve your area. Then click “Learn more” for more information about each option - including how to get in touch with each home care agency.
Reach out to the home care agencies that interest you to talk directly with them about your specific needs and learn more about their process. If there are multiple home care agencies in your local area, taking the time to talk to more than one is a great option!
What does Caregivers Union Approved mean?
The Caregivers Union Stamp of Approval is only for those agencies that meet caregivers’ highest quality standards:
Fair pay
Respect
Quality and accessible training through a labor-management partnership
Comprehensive background checks
Health care benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Continuing education
Collective bargaining (union representation)
You can rest assured that a caregiver from an approved agency is someone who loves their job, is treated well, and who you can trust and rely on to serve you, or a family member, with love and kindness. Plus, because they treat their employees well, these agencies have lower turnover and more stability.