topics: Washington Nursing Homes, Washington Long Term Care, WA Long Term Care Insurance

When something goes wrong or you have a problem...

The resources on this page are intended to help you research and answer questions you might have about long term care. If your need for information is more urgent --a complaint or problem related to a care facility, for instance-- consider looking at these consumer help web sites first:

web page:
Regional Ombudsmen by County in the State of Washington

source: Washington Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program
about the source: "...IF YOU NEED HELP IN RESOLVING ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT ADULT FAMILY HOMES, BOARDING HOMES OR NURSING HOMES,...."

languages: English
about the web page: "The overall purpose of the ombudsman program is to promote the interests, well-being, and rights of long-term care facility residents."" web page:
Local AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging)

source: Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging
languages: English
from the web page: "Area Agencies on Aging are local organizations that develop and promote services and options to maximize independence for elders, disabled adults, and family caregivers. Washington has thirteen AAA’s comprising county governments, regional councils, non-profit organizations and tribes. A citizen advisory council guides the work of each AAA..."

Senior Housing and Care in Washington

 
web page:
Getting Started, What You Need to Know

source: Washington State Aging and Disability Services
languages: English
from the web page: "This section will help you understand the basics of finding and getting services for an adult who needs help with care. This would include such things as meals, transportation, daily personal care, house and yard work...."
brochure publication:
Housing Washington's Seniors - A Profile

source: Washington State Housing Finance Commission
196 pages; languages: English
from the publication: "A consumer's guide to information and help about assisted living in Connecticut, with a directory of assisted living facilities and homes sorted by Connecticut cities"

Washington State Nursing Homes

 
web page:
What is the Facility’s Track Record?

source: Long Term Care Ombudsman Washington State
languages: English
from the web page: "No matter what type of long-term care facility you are looking for, there is information available to help you make an educated choice. You can obtain: A copy of the Annual State Survey; A Facility’s Complaint History; State Enforcement Actions..."
brochure:
Prevent and Solve Legal Problems > Senior Citizens > Healthcare - Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents

source: lawforWA.org
about the source: "lawforwa is a partnership of the University of Washington's Educational Partnerships and Learning Technologies, the Access to Justice Board's Council on Public Legal Education, the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Foundation, and the Seattle University School of Law. ...."

8 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "To get Medicaid payment for nursing home care, you must be financially eligible. The financial eligibility requirements are described below. Also, you must need the kind of care given in a nursing home..."

Washington Long Term Care

 
web page:
Partners in Caring

source: Solid Ground—formerly the Fremont Public Association
languages: English
from the web page: "Partners in Caring, with a grant from HUD’s Resident Opportunity Self Sufficiency program, has created and implemented an innovative and comprehensive supportive services access project at three Seattle Housing Authority residences (Bell Tower, Denny Terrace and Harvard Court) for the elderly and persons with disabilities...."
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Protecting Seniors

source: Office of Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna
languages: English

(dealing with death, Medicaid and other fraud, prescription drug prices) web site:
Washington Adult Day Services Association
languages: English
from the web site: "...Adult Day Centers provide safe, quality care for frail and vulnerable adults. This site will help you learn more about Adult Day Services and find a center that is right for your loved one..."

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