Home Instead

Q: What neighborhood is Home Instead in?

Home Instead is in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma.

Q: Is Home Instead in a walkable area?

Home Instead has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the address of Home Instead?

Home Instead is located at 101 E 26th St #100, Tacoma, WA 98421, United States.

Q: What is the phone number of Home Instead?

(888) 673-1166 will put you in contact with the team at Home Instead.

Q: Is Home Instead Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Home Instead is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Home Instead

Located in Tacoma, WA, Home Instead is an outstanding home care provider offering personal care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice care, chronic illness care, home care, transportation, companionship, and nurse-directed care. Home Instead is committed to helping seniors stay engaged in everyday life with personalized support provided by their team of professional caregivers.

With the ultimate goal of providing practical home care with a compassionate touch, Home Instead’s team of professional caregivers fully immerse themselves into wherever home is and build a lasting and thoughtful relationship with seniors and their families. The agency strives to deliver personalized care plans tailored to seniors’ needs, ensuring their comfort, connection, and quality of life in the place that they love the most: their home.

(888) 673-1166

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 63 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Scott Moir, Manager

Types of Care at Home Instead

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled

General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Washington resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)

General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+

General WA resident; no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits Not assessed.

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits

Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree

General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000

Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits

Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+

General WA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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What neighborhood is Home Instead in?

Home Instead is in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma.

Is Home Instead in a walkable area?

Home Instead has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the address of Home Instead?

Home Instead is located at 101 E 26th St #100, Tacoma, WA 98421, United States.

What is the phone number of Home Instead?

(888) 673-1166 will put you in contact with the team at Home Instead.

Is Home Instead Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Home Instead is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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