Also provides information on nursing homes and does complaint investigation. Call in credit card information or ask for an evelope to mail back your check. King County Respite Care Program Provides unpaid caregivers a break from the daily routines of caregiving. Discusses homecare, nursing home placement, and Medicaid eligibility. Limited service between Central Hospital and Olympia Medical Center with stops at the medical centers in Burien, Federal Way, and Tacoma.
Volunteers drive patients with no other means of transportation.
Rides are limited to persons 60 years old and over. 48-hour notice requested. Must have current DSHS medical coupon and use a coupon to pay for the medical appointment. Two business days' notice is required. Call for an application to determine your eligibility.