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Home Care Assistance Bellevue

989 112th Avenue NE, Suite 201 Bellevue, WA, 98004
66 reviews

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My Home Care Plus

17043 NE 38 Pl Bellevue, WA, 98008
65 reviews

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Home Care Assistance Seattle

14205 Southeast 36th Street Bellevue, WA, 98006
77 reviews

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Right at Home Seattle and Eastside

11222 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA, 98125
148 reviews

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"As a person begins to age, family members often feel the need to help with everyday tasks their loved one now finds challenging. It can be hard to tell when aging is affecting a family member, because small things can add up to a larger challenge incredibly fast. If this sounds like something your …"

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Seattle CareFocus Companion

9709 3rd Ave. NE, Suite 305 Seattle, WA, 98115
102 reviews

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"Our servicesCPC Seattle is a full service hospital offering comprehensive affordable care in the Seattle area. Our services run the gamut from vaccines/spay/neuter, to critical care, other surgeriessuch as mass removals and many other soft tissue surgeries, dentistry, pain management, ?wellness car…"

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Visiting Angels of Kirkland

12020 113th Ave N E Kirkland, WA, 98034
112 reviews

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Homewatch CareGivers of Western WA

6912 220th St SW, Ste. 107 Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
28 reviews

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"About Home Care We sustain and maintain your loved one?s quality of life in the comfort of their own home. Learn More Our ServicesWe provide specialized, personalized care for people with a wide variety of needs.See Services …"

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Home Instead Senior Care - Seattle, WA

3221 Eastlake Ave E, Suite 120 Seattle, WA, 98102
34 reviews

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"Home Instead offers free monthly newsletters with tips and advice for caregivers of elderly loved ones."

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Fedelta Home CareSeattle WA

155 NE 100th Street , Suite 200 Seattle, WA, 98125
32 reviews

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"Why choose Fedelta for in-home care? Locally owned and operated, Fedelta Home Care has served?6,500+ families across the Puget Sound over the past 13?years. NO "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" Our care plans are always customized for …"

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Serengeti Care Partners

707 S Grady Way, Ste 6008 Renton, WA, 98057
19 reviews

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"?At Serengeti Care, it is our delight to give back to our prior generation?with exceptional, heartfelt care at a time in life when it is most valued.Whether we are providing?the most advanced care, or simply holding your hand, we take pride in bringing the highest level of quality and relationship …"

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Synergy HomecareFederal Way, WA

1833 N. 105th Ave, Suite 101, Ste 109 Seattle, WA, 98133
17 reviews

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Andelcare

14400 Bel-Red Road, Suite 109 Bellevue, WA, 98007
17 reviews

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"We provide heartfelt, professional care to seniors and other adults living at home. We understand how important it is to remain at home. Read More >"

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Synergy HomeCare of Seattle, Washington

9131 California Ave. SW, Ste. 2 Seattle, WA, 98136
19 reviews

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"Struggling with Caring for an Aging Loved One in the Seattle Area?Call SYNERGY HomeCare at 206-420-4934 today!We provide certified caregivers, non-medical care givers, and in-home aides to work with seniors and individuals of all ages who live with health limitations, such as Alzheimer disease, dem…"

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A Helping Hand HomecareSeattle, WA

5608 17th Ave NW Seattle, WA, 98107
18 reviews

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"By helping with life?s everyday challenges, our professional caregivers provide the assistance, safety and peace of mind that seniors need to stay in their own home.A Helping Hand caregivers have experience working with many types of conditions such as cancer, parkinson?s, stroke, congested heart f…"

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Fedelta Home CareBellevue, WA

150 120th Ave. NE, Ste. 202 Bellevue, WA, 98005
22 reviews

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"Why choose Fedelta for in-home care? Locally owned and operated, Fedelta Home Care has served?6,500+ families across the Puget Sound over the past 13?years. NO "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" Our care plans are always customized for …"

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Home Care AssociatesHome Care

911 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA, 98122
11 reviews

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"Why choose Fedelta for in-home care? Locally owned and operated, Fedelta Home Care has served?6,500+ families across the Puget Sound over the past 13?years. NO "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" Our care plans are always customized for …"

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Right at Home Bellevue

2018 156th Avenue Northeast, Building F, STE 100 Bellevue, WA, 98007
127 reviews

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"Issaquah | Sammamish ReporterOwners Richard and Justyn were interviewed by the local newspaper to promote Right at Home, but more importantly to bring awareness to the community about the services that are available to help keep aging adults in their homes for as long as possible. Read the articleW…"

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SYNERGY HomeCare of Bellevue, Washington

1603 116th Avenue Northeast, Suite 116 Bellevue, WA, 98004
11 reviews

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"Welcome to SYNERGY HomeCare of BellevueCall us at?(425) 462-5300?to talk about your situation with a caring professional. We look forward to answering all of your questions.SYNERGY HomeCare of Bellevue?provides certified caregivers, non-medical care givers, and personal care for seniors (and indivi…"

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Synergy HomecareSeattle, WA

505 NW Gilman Blvd Seattle, WA, 98133
14 reviews

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"Struggling with Caring for an Aging Loved One in the Seattle Area?Call SYNERGY HomeCare at 206-420-4934 today!We provide certified caregivers, non-medical care givers, and in-home aides to work with seniors and individuals of all ages who live with health limitations, such as Alzheimer disease, dem…"

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Acti- Kare Responsive in- Home Care

14150 NE 20th St, F1-284 Bellevue, WA, 98007
9 reviews

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Alleva Home Care, Seattle

1511 3rd Ave # 308 Seattle, WA, 98101
8 reviews

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"Alleva Home Care has been providing compassionate, high-quality home care since 2005. We believe that as we age, many of us have a better quality of life, and thus better overall health and happiness, when we can continue living in the place we call "home", in familiar surroundi…"

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Companion Care Inc

18680 142nd Ave NE Woodinville, WA, 98072
11 reviews

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"Companion Care - ?Senior Caregiver ServicesSelecting the right caregiver to come into your home or the home of an elderly loved one is a decision to be made thoughtfully and carefully. The caregiver needs to have the skills for managing routine tasks as well as for handling unexpected situations. I…"

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Home Instead Senior Care - Bellevue, WA

2821 Northup Way, Suite 225 Bellevue, WA, 98004
7 reviews

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"For dependable, warmhearted home care, give us a call today."

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Right at Home Issaquah, WA

1595 NW Gilman Blvd., Suite B Issaquah, WA, 98027
7 reviews

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"Issaquah | Sammamish ReporterOwners Richard and Justyn were interviewed by the local newspaper to promote Right at Home, but more importantly to bring awareness to the community about the services that are available to help keep aging adults in their homes for as long as possible. Read the articleW…"

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Griswold Home Care Seattle-Eastside

PO Box 22 Bellevue, WA, 98009
10 reviews

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"Meet Ken Krajeski and Settie Safa, owners and operators of your local Griswold Home care office.Ken has over twenty-five years of executive level experience in various disciplines of business. He has worked in economic development with Native American tribes and served in various positions includin…"

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Home Care Masters

901 Rainier Avenue North B200 Renton, WA, 98057
5 reviews

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"Customer satisfaction is our top priority?We help you maintain your independence and quality of life.Providing you with the peace of mind you deserve?Call us: 206-457-6024 or 253-466-8616Home Care Masters is committed to the noble idea of providing seniors with top quality and compassionate in-home…"

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Senior Helpers of Seattle

6632 S 191st PL, Suite E-100 Kent, WA, 98032
5 reviews

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Sequoia In Home Care

6508 8th Ave NW Seattle, WA, 98117
4 reviews

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"Home With a Little Help is a Licensed Home Care Agency providing in-home care to seniors in the greater Seattle, Bellevue area.With a Little Help provides loving and supportive non-medical home care to seniors and others with special needs with the goal of helping seniors stay active and engaged…"

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Health People, Inc.

1600 124th Avenue Northeast, , Suite 21 Bellevue, WA, 98005
4 reviews

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"Do your aging parents want to continue living at home? Do they require senior assistance or companionship? With Health People, you can honor their wishYour elderly parents may prefer to stay in their own home ? after all, it?s the place they know and love. Yet as they age they may require:Companion…"

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AccentCare, Inc

150 West Nickerson Street Seattle, WA, 98109
13 reviews

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"AccentCare is a national leader in post-acute home healthcare services, providing comprehensive care, guidance and support for a wide variety of needs, including short-term, complex and chronic conditions."

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31

Seniors Helping Seniors - Seattle

1700 7th Avenue Suite 116 Seattle, WA, 98101
4 reviews

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First Choice In-Home Care

2405 140th Avenue NE, Suite A-101 Bellevue, WA, 98005
14 reviews

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Adult Family Home

917 Lynnwood Ave N E Renton, WA, 98056
3 reviews

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"Our adult family home is??a perfect alternative for seniors, adult members of your family?who can no longer live on their own, but want to maintain their independence in a warm, friendly, home-like atmosphere with 24-hour loving care.Sunset Home Care,in Renton Highlands,?is licensed by Washington's…"

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Hospitality Home Care

4800 S 188th Street Seatac, WA, 98188
3 reviews

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"Caregiver Training When the focus of medical care changes from a cure to comfort, Hospitality Home Care can provide physical, emotional, and practical support for the family!"

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With A Little Help, Inc.

4015 31st Ave. W Seattle, WA, 98199
2 reviews

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"Home With a Little Help is a Licensed Home Care Agency providing in-home care to seniors in the greater Seattle, Bellevue area.With a Little Help provides loving and supportive non-medical home care to seniors and others with special needs with the goal of helping seniors stay active and engaged…"

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Senior Helpers - Bellevue

555 116th Avenue NE, Suite 116 Bellevue, WA, 98004
2 reviews

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Family Resource Home CareBellevue, WA

12835 Bel-Red Road, Suite 219 Bellevue, WA, 98005
3 reviews

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Executive Care of Seattle-EastsideIn Home Care

10500 Valley View Road, Bothell, WA, 98011
6 reviews

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Family Resource Home Care

10700 Meridian Avenue N Suite 215 Seattle, WA, 98133
7 reviews

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ResCare HomeCare South Seattle, Washington

4714 Rainier Avenue S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA, 98118
5 reviews

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"Because all care is personal HomeCare ServicesAffordable care you can trustAs loved ones age, the care they require becomes more complex. Our caring and compassionate caregivers provide you with peace of mind knowing that your loved ones can stay safe and at …"

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Serengeti Home Care - Seattle, WA

1455 NW Leary Way, Suite 400 Seattle, WA, 98107
1 reviews

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"?At Serengeti Care, it is our delight to give back to our prior generation?with exceptional, heartfelt care at a time in life when it is most valued.Whether we are providing?the most advanced care, or simply holding your hand, we take pride in bringing the highest level of quality and relationship …"

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Hyatt Home Care Svc LLC

PO Box 94235 Seattle, WA, 98124
1 reviews

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"In Home Health Care Services for children, adults, and seniors in their own home.Many of you are faced with the challenge of assisting a friend or family member as they approach a time where they will need additional assistance. Our visiting aides will assist with life?s transitions while in the co…"

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Synergy HomecareIssaquah, WA

1505 N.W. Gilman Blvd, Suite 1-B Issaquah, WA, 98027
1 reviews

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"Home Care for East King County?If you?re like most people, you?re looking for the best care available for yourself and your family. As your loved ones experience the physical and emotional effects of aging such as memory-related disorders (dementia and Alzheimer?s), illness or injury, you?re seekin…"

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ResCare HomeCare Bellevue, Washington

3633 136th Place SE, Suite 305 Bellevue, WA, 98006
3 reviews

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"Because all care is personal HomeCare ServicesAffordable care you can trustAs loved ones age, the care they require becomes more complex. Our caring and compassionate caregivers provide you with peace of mind knowing that your loved ones can stay safe and at …"

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Chesterfield Services

703 Columbia Street Seattle, WA, 98104
4 reviews

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"Chesterfield Pharmacy provides worry-free services you can trust. We will contact prescribers for refills, routinely refill medications, and deliver them to your residence. Our staff understands and accepts nearly all open network insurance plans, including Medicare Part D. We bring the personal …"

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Elder Health Northwest

800 Jefferson St Seattle, WA, 98104
2 reviews

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"Welcome to Full Life Care Watch our most recent video.Full Life Care helps adults of all ages with chronic illnesses, and physical or developmental disabilities. We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving people?s lives and supporting caregivers. Since the 1970s, we h…"

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ResCare HomeCare North Seattle, Washington

10740 Meridian Avenue North, Suite 210 Seattle, WA, 98133
2 reviews

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"Because all care is personal HomeCare ServicesAffordable care you can trustAs loved ones age, the care they require becomes more complex. Our caring and compassionate caregivers provide you with peace of mind knowing that your loved ones can stay safe and at …"

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AssureMed Home Health Services

7981 168th Ave NE, Suite 202 Redmond, WA, 98053
1 reviews

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Nurse Next Door Home Care ServicesHome Care

3628 172nd Ave NE Redmond, WA, 98052
0 reviews

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Home Instead Mountlake Terrace

6405 218th St SW Suite 308 Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
0 reviews

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Perhaps the most famous city in the nation’s most Northwestern state is Seattle, located near the Washington and Canada border. Seattle is home to a wide variety of unique things to do, and is famous for Its natural beauty and urban amenities. With so much to offer, it's no wonder families are flocking to the area to retire, especially with the wide variety of senior living communities that are available throughout the city.

All assisted living communities in Seattle are subject to Washington’s statewide guidelines for assisted living. To retain or obtain their license to provide assisted living care, they must meet the state's regulations, and provide care according to the most up-to-date provisions. This guy will discuss the licensing regulations and guidelines for assisted living communities in Seattle, helping families get a better idea of what they can expect when they retire in the city.

Seattle Assisted Living

All assisted living communities in Seattle are licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, aging and long-term support administration department. Licenses are distributed to communities that meet the regulations and provide the required personal care services, housing units, and amenities for residents.

In Washington, assisted living facilities may provide a variety of services, which are not limited to personal care. Some communities are allowed to provide limited nursing services, while others specialize in assisting residents with mental health problems, developmental disabilities, or memory loss diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Assisted living communities that contract with Medicaid are subject to additional standards that guarantee they provide the right amount of services for their residents. These specific regulations are not required by the state licensing guidelines but are required by Medicaid. These services may include personal care, like assistance with activities of daily living, or medication administration.

If a senior living community houses seven or more residents, provides basic services, and as soon as the general responsibilities for each person's individual well-being and safety, they qualify as an assisted living facility in Washington. As of 2000, assisted living facilities are permitted to provide assistance with activities of daily living, either directly or indirectly, as well as intermittent nursing services, and Healthcare Support Services.

Assisted Living vs. other types of long-term care in Seattle Washington

Assisted living is one of the most popular types of long-term care, but it isn't the right option for everyone. In some cases, independent living or nursing homes may be a more appropriate choice to sue an individual's personal needs.

Assisted living communities offer a wide variety of services, which may include assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, and more. Independent living communities are not to be confused with assisted living communities, and may not provide the same level of care for their residents. However, both types of communities may provide a wide variety of amenities and resort-style services, which are designed with residents in mind. 

If a person wants to enjoy the many benefits of community-based care, but they do not require assistance with their activities of daily living, Independent Living may be a more appropriate choice for housing that an assisted living community. Independent Living offers maintenance-free living, complete with housekeeping, transportation, and in many cases, meals, making it an excellent alternative to residential care for those who are self-sufficient.

Independent living and assisted living are distinctly different in Washington, and it's important for families to understand the difference before applying to either type of community.

Nursing homes vary greatly from assisted living and independent living communities, offering a wider range of medical services and nursing care that residents will not find that other types of residential care communities. Nursing homes are subject to unique staffing requirements by the state of Washington that make them more readily equipped to help those with ongoing medical condition. If a person needs continuous medical attention to maintain or treat their chronic illness or injury, a nursing home maybe a more appropriate choice for long-term care then assisted or independent living.

Before an individual or family applies to a senior living community, they should speak with the residence’s administrators and their physician to determine their level of care. By establishing open communication with potential communities and Healthcare professionals, individuals can make sure they are choosing the type of Long-Term Care Community the best suits their personal needs.

Standard Assisted Living Services and Amenities in Seattle, Washington

Just as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services requires assisted living communities to provide certain types of housing, they also require them to provide a handful of basic services and amenities designs with residents in mind.

Assisted living facilities in Seattle must assume the general responsibilities for all residents that they provide living accommodations for. Their primary goal is to promote which residents health, safety, and well-being in a manner that obliges with each person's individual care plan. 

While assisted living facilities in Seattle are not required to provide assistance with each residents activities of daily living, many do. They are also not required to provide health support services or intermittent nursing services, but this is required at communities that contract with Medicaid.

Assisted living facilities may provide services like blood glucose testing, pureed diet, dementia care, mental health care, or calorie-controlled diets for residents with diabetes. Some facilities choose to provide intermittent nursing services, which must be provided through staff members who are appropriately credentialed and licensed to do so. 

If a community offers intermittent nursing services, they may include the administration of health care treatments, non-routine ostomy care, nurse delegation, diabetic management, tube feeding, and medication administration. The services are not required for any assisted living facility in Seattle.

If a community provides assistance with activities of daily living, they must provide at the very minimum the level of assistance each resident needs to complete activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and maintaining their personal hygiene. They must also assist with ambulation and toileting when necessary.

All assisted living communities in Seattle must provide at least three meals a day for their residence. Meals must be served at regular intervals, and there must not be more than 14 hours between a residence evening meal and their morning meal. If a community needs to place evening and morning meals more than 14 hours apart, they must provide a nutritious snack in between. All meals must be nutritionally balanced, and the community must have just done to accommodate each individual's special dietary needs.

Low sodium meals, general diabetic meals, and soft food diets must be readily available for residents who need it, according to their individual service plan.

Assisted Living Apartments in Seattle, Washington

The Washington State Department of Social and Help Services requires assisted living communities in Seattle to provide certain housing amenities for their residents to maintain or obtain licensing.

In Washington, assisted living residences are not required to provide private apartments or rooms for their residents. They may house up to two individuals and what apartment, provided both persons agree to share their living space. If a facility was licensed before 1989, they are allowed to house up to four residents in one room.

It's common for assisted living apartments in Seattle to have private bathrooms, complete with toilets, sinks, and bathtubs. However, other communities provide communal restrooms for residents to share. When common restrooms are provided, a facility must offer at least one toilet and one sink for every eight residents, and at least one shower or bathtub for every twelve individuals.

Communities that provide assisted living services to Medicaid-eligible residents are subject to unique regulations. These communities must provide apartment-style units, which should have private bathrooms, a walkable entry door, a kitchen that's equipped with cooking appliances, and refrigerator, and counter space for food preparation, a telephone connection in the living area, and a connection for television service if applicable.

Communities that contract with Washington to provide enhanced adult residential care or not required to provide private apartments.

Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Seattle is one of the nation's most bustling cities, and is a popular tourist destination thanks to its many exciting things to do, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. Located on the scenic Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is surrounded by scenic bodies of water, evergreen forest, and many thousands of acres of park areas, making it an exceptional destination for those who enjoy outdoor experiences.

One of the city's most famous points of interest is the Space Needle, located in downtown Seattle. The Space Needle is an observation tower that offers unmatched views of the Puget Sound area gas won't find anywhere else. The Space Needle sees more than 20,000 unique visitors every day, Andrew more than 2 million guess when it opened at the 1962 World's Fair. Today, it's an icon in Seattle, and is a must-see for residents and tourists alike.

The Museum of Pop Culture is another popular destination in Seattle, offering a full day of indoor fun for those who enjoy music, film, and art. Inspired by the famous musician Jimi Hendrix, the Museum of Pop Culture is a non-profit organization that offers hundreds of exhibits featuring popular artifacts from throughout recent history. The museum is located right next to the Space Needle, making it a convenient destination after guess see the city from the top of its famous observation tower. With so much to do, the Museum of Pop Culture is an absolute must-see for family members of all ages when they visit Seattle.

The Seattle Art Museum is another popular destination, offering some of the most unique exhibits in the Pacific Northwest. The art museum is made up of three primary facilities, including the main Museum in downtown Seattle, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the Olympic Sculpture Park located on the Central Seattle waterfront. Each facility is worth a visit, with more than 25000 artifacts and Exhibits spanning the three campuses.

Funding Assisted Living in Seattle, Washington

Paying for assisted living can feel like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. With the right planning and knowledge, families can find opportunities that will help them pay for care, including government-subsidized assistance programs and unique insurance policies.

For many families, long-term care insurance is a viable way to pay for assisted living. Long-term care insurance offers a one of a kind way for families to save money on residential care, allowing them to plan for their retirement many years in advance. The earlier a person or family purchases a long-term care insurance policy, the more they will save on monthly premiums. However, a family should be aware that the closer they are to retirement, the more they can expect to pay for their long-term care insurance policy.

When paying out-of-pocket in long-term care insurance are an option, families might consider one of Washington's government subsidized programs to pay for assisted living. In Washington, Medicaid offers a unique waiver program known as the COPES Waiver to assist the financially eligible with paying for long-term care.

The COPES waiver isn't available to everyone, but it may be a viable option for those who are financially eligible for Medicaid. to receive the waiver, a person must qualify for Medicaid benefits, they must be at least 65 years of age or be classified as a disabled adult by the Social Security Administration, and they must require assistance with at least two of their activities of daily living.

Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers unique benefits for those who served in the United States armed forces. Known as the aid and attendance program, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers monthly cash benefits to help qualifying individuals pay for long-term care. To receive the benefit, a person must have served in the United States armed forces and not been dishonorably discharged, and he must be financially eligible for the VA's standard monthly pension.

For more information about the aid and attendance program, a family or individual should contact their designated be a caseworker to learn more. Their caseworker can explain their eligibility, and discuss the application process to receive aid and attendance benefits.

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