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IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

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Resource Name:IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)

address

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Bus services to the Westridge South County Government Services Center on METRO route 78

Eligibility

Must be a California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, submit a completed Health Care Certification (SOC 873) form and not be a resident of a facility. For errand running shopping assistance/Personal care: Medi-Cal recipients 65+ and/or disabled with licensed health care practitioner certifying the need for in-home care. Must be: -Medi-Cal eligible -If not already receiving Medi-Cal, individual will need to apply for it.
  • Must also live in your own home or a dwelling of your choice.
-Blind, disabled or 65 years of age or older living in a home, apartment or residence of choice (not including a hospital, nursing home, assisted living or licensed care facility) and unable to live safely at home without care

Hours

Mon 8am - 5pm Tue 8am - 5pm Wed 8am - 5pm Thu 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 5pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Begin the process by completing an IHSS application (form SOC 295). A completed Health Care Certification (form SOC 873) signed by a licensed health care provider will also be required.

Fees

Accepts Medi-Cal

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Helps low-income older adults and people with disabilities stay in their homes by helping them pay for support services. Services include:

-Light domestic help

-Non-medical personal care

-Assistance to and from medical appointments

Last assured

06/24/2026

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with maximizing self-sufficiency, safety, and independence. Provides casework services and resource navigation to offer community support and long-term care options.