Running a home care agency in Washington
The rules, requirements and market numbers for non-medical home care in Washington. Each page lists its sources and the date it was last verified.
- Agency licensing License required: In-Home Services Agency license (home care category) Details
- Training requirements 75 hours of initial training Details
- Background checks Fingerprint-based check required Details
- EVV requirements ProviderOne (state claims system; no separate third-party aggregator), open model Details
- Medicaid waivers Details
- Overtime and minimum wage $17.13 minimum wage ($17.73 from Jan 1, 2027), weekly overtime after 40 hours Details
- Caregiver pay $23.18 mean hourly (May 2025) Details
- Home care rates $45.00 median hourly cost Details
- Medicaid eligibility limits $2,982/month income, $2,000 single assets Details
- Medicaid managed care plans Fee-for-service: enroll with the state Details
- Paid family caregivers 2 programs Details
- Nurse delegation Medication: can be delegated Details
- Non-compete rules Banned below wage threshold Details
- Area Agencies on Aging 13 agencies Details
- County market reports Home care market reports for 39 counties in Washington Find a county
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