Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Washington?

In Washington, COPES (1915(c)), Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan), Residential Support Waiver (1915(c)), and DDA waivers: Core, Basic Plus, Community Protection, Individual & Family Services (1915(c)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your case manager confirms which program applies.

How Do I Find Washington Waiver Providers With Openings?

Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Washington from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry — providers reply directly, and openings show live when providers update availability.

Do All Washington Waivers Cover Residential Placement?

No. New Freedom (1915(c)) covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Washington

Q: Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Washington?

In Washington, waiver services are coordinated by a case manager, typically through DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

Washington has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 4 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 6,745 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Washington are coordinated by a case manager, typically through DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Washington

COPES (1915(c))
Pays Residential
Serves: Aged/disabled adults at NF level of care
COPES (1915(c)) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Washington, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan)
Pays Residential
Serves: Medicaid-eligible needing institutional level of care
Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Washington, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Residential Support Waiver (1915(c))
Pays Residential
Serves: Adults with behavioral challenges needing ESF/specialized AFH placement
Residential Support Waiver (1915(c)) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Washington, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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New Freedom (1915(c))
In-Home Only
Serves: Aged/disabled in select counties, self-directed
New Freedom (1915(c)) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Washington.
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DDA waivers: Core, Basic Plus, Community Protection, Individual & Family Services (1915(c))
Pays Residential
Serves: Adults with IDD
DDA waivers: Core, Basic Plus, Community Protection, Individual & Family Services (1915(c)) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Washington, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Washington providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Washington?: In Washington, COPES (1915(c)), Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan), Residential Support Waiver (1915(c)), and DDA waivers: Core, Basic Plus, Community Protection, Individual & Family Services (1915(c)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your case manager confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Washington Waiver Providers With Openings?: Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Washington from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry — providers reply directly, and openings show live when providers update availability.

Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Washington

Waiver Programs in Washington

COPES (1915(c))

Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan)

Residential Support Waiver (1915(c))

New Freedom (1915(c))

DDA waivers: Core, Basic Plus, Community Protection, Individual & Family Services (1915(c))

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