Acknowledgements
First Edition – March 2008
This directory is made possible by the generous contributions of time and energy of the volunteers of the Mason County Senior Activities Center. Their dedication to this project has made a dream come true. Since I started in this position as Administrator, I realized that seniors needed a resource to turn to answering their questions which were asked of me over the past year. As one of my heroes said, “all politics is Local.” Using Mr. Speaker Tip O’Neal’s premise, I knew that this directory had to be local in focus and far seeing in scope.
Thank You to our volunteers for the countless hours and over ten versions of this directory which took hundreds of hours to compile, checking facts and figures. Thank you in no particular order to Jeanie White, Marni Parker, Bev. Scott, Shirley Schober, Joan Nantz, Nancy Jones, Claire Voskuhl and all other contributors that made this possible.
I also want to thank Dale Hubbard of K M A S for sharing my vision and seeing that this directory needed to be funded. He supplied the printer, Ron Harrel and this first Edition. K M A S has donated the cost of printing for the privilege of advertising on the back page. Thank you Dale for your financial support.
Thanks also to Golden Heritage Financial formerly Amtec Funding for picking up the funding shortfall caused by expanding this publication from the original concept of 24 pages to 44 pages. They thought that it should be as comprehensive as possible.
Several organic sources were used to compile this directory. I want to personally thank Dennis Mahar from the Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging (L,M,T, AA on A), and Merridee Anderson from the local office of L,M,T, AA on A for permission to use their Senior Resource Directory as a primary source. Shelton-Mason County Journal, Hood Canal Communication Union Telephone Book, My Yellow Pages 2007 of Mason County, Native American Elder’s Resource Directory under the auspices of the South Puget Sound Intertribal Planning Agency, Kitsap Peninsula Senior Resources, and Patty Ayalla-Ross of Timberland Regional Library’s William G. Reed Public Library - Shelton.
We now need your help to correct this First Edition. There are oversights and omissions. When you find them please call Fred Corbett personally at MCSAA (360) 426-7374 or E-Mail: mcsaafc@hctc.com
This directory provides information to assist those who may be in need of help with community programs and services, in-home services, a decision to move to another residence, or selecting a nursing home or convalescent center. It is provided as a starting point only and as an encouragement to the residents of Mason County to reach out and seek help. Please do not hesitate to call any of the numbers listed for more specific information.
If you are confused about whom to call, or you cannot get answers to your questions, simply contact either of the agencies listed below:
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Mason County Senior Activities Center (MCSAA/MCSAC) Fred Corbett, Director 826 W Railroad Avenue Shelton WA 98584 360-426-7374 mcsaafc@hctc.com |
Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance Shelton Office – Mason County 2026 Olympic Hwy No, Ste 103 Shelton WA 98584 360-427-2225, x11 1-877-227-4696 www.lmtaaa.org |
Assisted Living Facilities/Adult Family Homes
Assisted Living Level of Care Chart
Dental Information and Services
Immigration, Naturalization and Refugee Services
Medical Information and Services
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Help and Referral Line.................................................................................................. 211
(When you can’t find the help you need, call the Help and Referral Line - 211. You will talk to a real person who will find the right service that meets your needs. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm.) www.win211.org
Crisis Clinic Resource Network (24-hour Hotline) 360-586-2800, www.crisis-clinic.org
(Telephone Crisis Intervention & information and referral)
Eldercare Locator................................................. 1-800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov
(US Administration on Aging provides nationwide toll-free services helping older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 12 Noon – 11pm.)
Elder abuse can be physical, verbal, emotional and/or financial. If you suspect an older person is being abused, neglected, or exploited, please contact one of the following offices:
Abuse Hotline (for suspected abuse of vulnerable adults)............. 1-866-363-4276
Complaints Hotline (for residential care facilities)........................... 1-800-422-3263
Domestic Violence services and Shelter, Shelton 360-432-1212, 1-877-923-1212
DSHS Complaints Hotline (for nursing home facilities).................. 1-800-562-6078
DSHS Adult Protective Services (for suspected in-home abuse).. 1-877-734-6277
Alcohol and substance abuse treatment is based on a person’s needs. Some individuals prefer treatment programs tailored specifically to older adults.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Mason County................................................... 360-352-7344
Alcohol and Drug 24 hour Helpline...................................................... 1-800-562-1240
Providence Addictions Recovery Centers........................................... 1-800-622-4009
Belfair......................................................................................................... 360-277-0523
Shelton....................................................................................................... 360-432-8692
Behavioral Health Resources (BHR) 360-426-1696, 1-800-825-4820, www.bhr.org
110 West K Street, Shelton 98584
Mason County Drug Abuse Prevention........................................ 360-427-9670, x588
New Directions Counseling...................................................................... 360-427-5232
Northwest Resources................................................................................ 360-426-0890
Social Treatment Opportunity Program (STOP)................................ 1-800-992-1168
For Tribal Members:
Squaxin Island Health Clinic.................................................................. 360-427-9006
90 SE Klah-Che-Min Drive, Shelton WA 98584
Skokomish Tribal Social Services........................................................ 360-426-7788
N 561 Tribal Center Rd, Shelton WA 98584
Adult Day Care programs assist frail older adults in social and educational program activities.
Senior Services for South Sound, Services to at-Risk Seniors Program (STARS)
360-427-2060, 1-888-270-0619, www.southsoundseniors.org
St. David’s Episcopal Church (STARS) (open Mon & Thurs)............. 360-426-8472
324 West Cedar St, Shelton WA 98584
Washington Adult Day Services Association..................................... 1-888-609-2372
A wide range of services that include, but are not limited to, case management, physical, occupational and respiratory therapies, speech/ language pathology, home health aides, medical/social workers, home care providers, counseling, transportation, respite and nutritional services may be provided on an individualized basis. The cost of services may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or private pay.
Home Care Referral Registry of Washington State.......................... 1-800-970-5456
(A database of qualified and available in-home care workers)
Advanced Health Care................................................ 360-459-7888, 1-800-690-3330
406 Lilly Road NE, Ste C, Olympia WA 98506
Assured Home Health & Hospice............................ 360-432-2775, 1-800-833-9404
Assured Home Care & Medical Staffing................. 360-455-5262, 1-888-298-9852
Catholic Community Services (CCS)...................... 360-427-2230, 1-800-642-8026
1716 Olympic Hwy No, PO Box 1228, Shelton WA 98584
(Licensed by the Washington State Department of Health to provide in-home services. Home care assistants are licensed and bonded. Methods of payment include either qualifying through DSHS, private insurance or privately paid by the client.) Also see “Long Term Care Assistance” and “Employment” Sections.
Korean Women’s Association.................................................................. 360-426-9700
706A Cascade Avenue, Shelton WA 98584
Home Instead Senior Care (Community Services).............................. 360-570-0049
711 Capital Way So, Ste 707, Olympia WA 98501
Providence SoundHomeCare & Hospice............... 360-493-4667, 1-800-869-7062
2146 W Railroad Ave, Shelton WA 98584
South Sound Care Connection................................. 360-427-2060, 1-888-270-0619
790 E John’s Prairie Road, PO Box 1880, Shelton WA 98584
Volunteer Chore Services (CCS).............................. 360-427-2230, 1-800-783-8193
Aging and Disability Services Administration............ http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/
Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Local Office................................................................................................ 360-432-2039
2505 Olympic Highway N, Ste 440, Shelton WA 98584
Regional Office ........................................................ 360-725-4250, 1-800-339-8227
6860 Capitol Blvd SE, Olympia WA 98504
Human Rights Commission........................................................... 360-427-2225, X11
2026 Olympic Highway N, Ste 103, Shelton WA 98502
Retired Public Employees Council of Washington........................ 1-800-562-6097
When people are no longer able to care for themselves in their own homes, a move, either temporary or permanent, may be necessary. Assisted living facilities and adult family homes vary considerably in services offered. Each is different and many provide services in addition to room, board, housekeeping, laundry and recreational activities. Some provide minimum nursing care and/or have medical personnel on staff.
Haven in Allyn...................................................... 360-277-0636,
180 E Wheelwright, PO Box 928, Allyn WA 98524
Alpine Way Retirement Apartments.... 360-426-2600, www.encorecommunities.com
(retirement apartments, assisted living, and dementia care center)
900 W Alpine Way, Shelton WA 98584
Maple Glenn Assisted Living Community.............................................. 360-427-0300
www.springhillseniorliving.com
1700 N 13th Loop Road, Shelton WA 98584
Fir Lane Health & Rehabilitation Center................................................. 360-426-1651
(skilled nursing facility as well as dementia care center)
2430 North 13th, Shelton WA 98584
Four Seasons Adult Family Home (Shelton)......................................... 360-427-4003
Golden Acres Ranch Adult Family Home (Shelton)............................. 360-426-5379
Harstine Island Adult Family Home......................................................... 360-426-0544
Residential Care Services, DSHS....................................................... 1-800-422-3263
(for information on skilled nursing facilities)
Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center (Skilled Nursing).................. 360-427-2575
153 Johns Court, Shelton WA 98584
COPES Program (Community Options Program Entry System)
360-432-2043, 1-800-422-7114
(This is a program that pays for personal care and other services for people in their own homes. It also pays for care in adult family homes, adult residential care facilities, and assisted living facilities. It is designed to help people who, without COPES, would need to be in a nursing home.)
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RETIREMENT |
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ASSISTED |
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SKILLED |
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Independent - 1 |
Minimum Assist – 2 |
Stand-By Assist – 3 |
Hands-On Assist – 4 |
Total Assist – 5 |
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TYPE |
Able to accomplish all Activities of Daily Living ADLs: -Bathe, dress & groom -Transfer & ambulate -Toilet -Eat and take medications -Communicate |
Walks-transfers independently, infrequent falls. ADLs: Independent to verbal reminders with medications/ doctors’ appointments, continent bowel/bladder function, bathes independently |
Transfer-stand-by assist may be needed ADLs: |
Transfer-one person assist usually needed ADLs: Verbal cues to hands-on assist Medication management Incontinence management Bathing assistance needed |
Transfer-mechanical lift, two-person transfer, bedfast ADLs: Hands on assistance Medication/ behavior management Bathing assistance needed |
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TITLE |
Able to accomplish all Activities of Daily Living ADLs: -Bathe, dress & groom -Transfer & ambulate -Toilet -Eat and take medications -Communicate |
Walks-transfers independently, infrequent falls. ADLs: Independent to verbal reminders with medications/ doctors’ appointments, continent bowel/bladder function, bathes independently |
Transfer-stand-by assist may be needed ADLs: Reminders to verbal cues Medication management helpful Occasional incontinence assistance Bathing set-up helpful |
Transfer-one person assist usually needed ADLs: Verbal cues to hands-on assist Medication management Incontinence management Bathing assistance needed |
Transfer-mechanical lift, two-person transfer, bedfast ADLs: Hands on assistance Medication/ behavior management Bathing assistance needed |
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CLASS |
Meals/ housekeeping assist to helpful |
Meal/nutrition/ housekeeping assist helpful |
Meal/nutrition/ housekeeping assist helpful |
Meal/nutrition/ housekeeping assist needed |
Verbal cues, hands-on assist to eat |
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ABILITIES |
Able to independently plan social activities |
Socialization benefits, minor encouragement |
Reminders needed to participate in activities |
Encourage/ escort to participate in activities |
Encourage/escort to activities or one-on-one |
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LIVABILITY |
Limited room service |
Oriented to self, little memory impairment |
Mild memory impairment/ sometimes disoriented |
Impaired memory poor orientation/mild confusion |
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FAMILY CONCERNS |
Does not medically “need” to move |
Family “slightly |
Family ‘concerned’ |
Family ‘very concerned’ Need to act |
Needs continuous assistance |
Case managers/social workers create a plan of care designed to identify individual needs and arrange for, monitor, and coordinate services.
DSHS Home and Community Services.................. 360-664-7575, 1-800-462-4957
6737 Capitol Blvd So, PO Box 45610, Olympia WA 98504
Area Agency on Aging Mason County, Shelton 360-427-2225, x11, 1-877-227-4696
2026 Olympic Highway N, Ste 103, Shelton WA 98584
Eldercare Resources (David Robinson)............. 360-789-8364, www.eldercare.gov
Senior Services for South Sound (SSofSS)............ 360-427-2060, 1-888-270-0619
PO Box 1880, 790 E John’s Prairie Road, Shelton WA 98584
South Sound Care Connection................................................................ 360-586-4491
222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501
Son Rise Outreach (Mon-Thurs, 10am-2pm)........................................ 360-426-5014
127 W Cota St, Shelton
Nifty Thrifty Shop (MCSAC)........................................................................ 360-427-0858
2505 Olympic Hwy No, Shelton WA 98584
Proceeds from sales fund the Mason County Senior Activities Center
Treasures Thrift Store........................................................................................ 360-427-3858
305 W Railroad Ave, Shelton WA 98584
Proceeds from sales fund the Mason General Hospital
The Elder Mediation Program assists elders, their families, and caregivers with resolving conflict that may arise around issues of autonomy, housing, health care or end-of-life decisions. Trained mediators will meet with families in Mason County and throughout the region.
Dispute Resolution Center, Elder Mediation Program........................ 360-956-1155
PO Box 6184, Olympia WA 98507
These agencies provide 24-hour crisis hotline to assist people in need, as well as provide information about community resources and referrals to other organizations and agencies.
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Services.......... 360-432-1212, 1-877-923-1212
Crisis Clinic.................................................................. 360-586-2800, 1-800-627-2211
Crisis Resolution Services........................................ 360-754-1338, 1-800-270-0041
Center for Advocacy and Personal Development, Sexual Assault Advocacy
360-426-6925, 1-888-341-7922
The Dental Care Access Program provides discounts on a complete range of dental services for those 65 years of age or older with no dental insurance. Financial eligibility is a criterion for service. For more information and/or an application, call the Area Agency on Aging, Shelton Office.
Dental Care Access Program, Area Agency on Aging Office...... 360-427-2225, x11
1-877-227-4696
Washington Dental Referral.................................................................. 1-800-800-1850
Washington Denturists Association.................................................... 1-800-680-9255
Low Cost Dental Clinics
South Puget Sound Community College............................................ 360-596-5464
Bates Technical College, Tacoma....................................................... 253-680-7310
Denture Services of Washington (accepts medical coupons).... 1-800-260-3128
10518 S Tacoma Way, Ste B, Tacoma WA 98499
Pierce College, Tacoma......................................................................... 360-964-6694
Sea Mar Dental Clinic (Tumwater)........................................................ 360-570-8016
Dental Services of Washington............................................................. 360-956-0828
(Call for a list of dentists who accept Medicaid coupons.)
These programs assist disabled persons and their families to obtain maximum benefits, services, and information & referral services.
Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Local Office................................................................................................ 360-432-2039
2505 Olympic Highway N, Ste 440, Shelton WA 98584
Regional Office ........................................................ 360-725-4250, 1-800-339-8227
6860 Capitol Blvd SE, Olympia WA 98504
Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Local Office................................................................................................ 360-427-2037
2505 Olympic Highway N, Ste 420, Shelton WA 98584
Area Agency on Aging, Shelton Office............. 360-427-2225, x11, 1-877-227-4696
The ARC of Washington............................................. 360-357-5596, 1-888-754-8798
Behavioral Health Resources................................... 360-426-1696, 1-800-825-4820
Department of Services for the Blind................................................... 1-800-552-7103
Easter Seal Society of Washington...................................................... 1-800-678-5708
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mason/Thurston.......................... 360-493-6021
National Eye Care Project (Olympia)................................................... 1-800-222-3937
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, (Voice & TTY)......................... 360-902-8000
Peninsula Rehabilitation Services for Vision........................................ 360-765-4239
Washington State Talking Books & Braille Library........................... 1-800-542-0866
Disabled American Veterans, Olympia Chapter... 360-459-7400, 1-800-362-2308
American Legion......................................................................................... 360-426-4546
Faith in Action, Mason County................................................................... 360-275-0535
(Provides practical, non-medical assistance to elderly & disabled citizens.)
Legislative Hotline (updates on State legislation affecting seniors) 1-800-562-6000
Federal Government Resources.......................................................... 1-800-333-4636
Resource Guide for Relatives Raising Children in Washington....... 360-586-6360
www.prt.wa.gov (click on “general store”) (Publication # DSHS 22-996X)
Computer skills for older adults (50+)............. 1-800-747-6848, www.seniornet.org
Elderhostel (provides educational travel programs)........................ 1-877-426-8056
Computer Classes
Mason County Literacy (MCL)................................................................ 360-426-9733
133 W Railroad Ave, Shelton
Mason County Senior Activities Center................................................ 360-426-7374
Timberland Regional Library, Shelton................................................. 360-426-1362
Thurston-Mason Senior News................................................................. 360-748-0061
(Mailed free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted.)
Senior Moments Newsletter (the official publication of MCSAC)....... 360-426-7374
Logging and Farming Museum................................................................ 360-426-1020
Mason County Historic Society Museum................................................ 360-426-1020
Mason County Community Concert Association.................................. 360-426-1842
Matlock Museum......................................................................................... 360-482-3382
Skokomish Tribal Center........................................................................... 360-426-4232
Squaxin Island Tribe Museum and Research Center......................... 360-432-3839
Stretch Island Maritime Museum.......................................................... 1-253-858-7971
Timberland Regional Library, Shelton......................... 360-426-1362, www.trlib.org
(Materials mailed free of charge to homebound and disabled seniors. Materials can be ordered by phone, web site, or in person. Seniors can join a book group, use library computers, volunteer or become a Friend of the Library.)
Olympic College Shelton........................................................................... 360-432-5400
Community Action Council........................................................................ 360-426-9726
807 W Railroad Ave, Shelton WA 98584
Mason County Shelter................................................................................ 360-427-6919
Emergency Shelter Network (Referrals to Shelters)............................ 360-528-8999
Emergency Resource Guide. 1-800-525-0127, 1-800-562-6108, www.doh.wa.gov/
Hood Canal Food Bank............................................................................. 360-877-6507
United Way of Mason County.................................................................... 360-426-4999
American Red Cross.................................................................................. 360-352-8575
North Mason Red Cross......................................................................... 360-377-3761
Salvation Army, Shelton............................................................................. 360-426-8461
Shelters, American Red Cross................................................................ 360-748-4607
Crisis Clinic for Mason County................................. 360-586-2800, 1-800-627-2211
Crisis Resolution Services for Mason County....... 360-754-1338, 1-800-270-0041
Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Services.......... 360-432-1212, 1-877-923-1212
Sexual Assault Advocacy, Mason County................ 360-426-1212, 1-877-923-1212