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

IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS)

500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

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.
Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm Tue 8am - 5pm Wed 8am - 5pm Thu 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 5pm
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Call or visit
Fees
Medi-Cal
Service area
Santa Cruz County, California

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program supports safe independent living for low-income frail elderly adults and disabled persons of all ages. County IHSS services assist people to apply for and determine eligibility to receive and access IHSS. The IHSS Public Authority - a separate partner agency - is the employer of record for IHSS providers, providing assistance to IHSS recipient consumers on how to interview, hire and supervise a care providers, helping improve service delivery for low income seniors and disabled individuals of all ages who are enrolled in IHSS.

Last assured
06/25/2024
Providing organization
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE

The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult and Long-Term Care Division assists older and disabled adults to maximize self-sufficiency, safety and independence. We provide case work services and resource information that offer a choice of community services and care options through our Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Public Guardian and Veterans Services programming.