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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)

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500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Eligibility

Must be: -A California resident -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. 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.

Required documents

-IHSS Application (SOC 295) -Health Care Certification (SOC 873)
831-454-4101

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Phone

831-454-7276

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Phone

866-580-4357

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Phone

831-763-8445

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Phone

888-421-8080

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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, CA

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

07/16/2026

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.