Whidbey Island Station, WA senior services
The front door to senior services in Whidbey Island Station is the Area Agency on Aging for Island County: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every Medicare-certified care option that serves Whidbey Island Station, from the public record.
Who to call first
Eldercare Locator
A free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Give them "Whidbey Island Station, WA" or a zip code and they connect you to the Area Agency on Aging for Island County: information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment, all under the Older Americans Act.
Paying for care in Washington
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Medicaid, Washington's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Whidbey Island Station
Staying at home in Whidbey Island Station
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Whidbey Island Station: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Whidbey Island Station?
Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (a free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living), which connects you to the Area Agency on Aging for Whidbey Island Station. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Medicaid home and community-based services work in Washington.
How many nursing homes serve Whidbey Island Station?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Whidbey Island Station. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Whidbey Island Station?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 3 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Whidbey Island Station. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Whidbey Island Station?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 3 Medicare-certified hospices serve Whidbey Island Station. Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.