Senior Resources

Below is a brief list of valuable resources available to senior citizens in the Tri-Cities community:

American Association Retired Persons (AARP),

In Washington, call 1-800-922-8716 or call directly (206) 517-9348; website www.aarp.org

Aging and Long Term Care of Southeast Washington (ALTC),

Benton County Senior Information and Assistance, (509) 735-0315, 3311 West Clearwater, Suite D-100, Kennewick, WA  99336; website www.altcwashington.com

Franklin County Senior Information and Assistance, (509) 545-3459, 1315 North 7th Avenue, Pasco, WA  99301; website www.ci.pasco.wa.us (Pasco Senior Center - case aides only)

ALTC of Southest Washington is a publicly funded agency that serves as a conduit for state and federal funds designated to help seniors and others needing long-term care.  ALTC subcontracts with many other agencies that provide a variety of essential services.

Adult Day Services,

(509) 586-5731, 10 North Washington, Kennewick, WA  99336; website www.tcsn.org/ads

Adult day health services provide social and recreational opportunities, as well as some therapies and health services.  A secondary benefit of adult day care is caregiver respite.

If you suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult

Call 1-866-ENDHARM (1-866-363-4276)

Benton Franklin Health District,

(509) 586-0207, 800 West Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA  99336;

website www.bfhd.wa.gov

The official public health agency, the health department's purpose is to assist citizens in attaining and maintaining optimal health.

Dial-A-Ride Service, Transportation through Ben Franklin Transit

(509) 735-0160; website www.bft.org

An application must be filled out for Dial-A-Ride Services, and there is a 20-day waiting period for application processing.  Participants must call 24 hours in advance to make a reservation.  Transportation service is available in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and part of West Richland.  No transportation is available on Sunday.  Call to schedule a ride or fee/application information.

Home Care and Home Support Agencies, (Chore Service)

(509) 735-7840, 8656 West Gage Boulevard, Suite 104, Kennewick, WA  99336; website www.seniorliferesources.com

Home Care Services provides personal care, respite, homemaker, and other non-medical services such as shopping, transportation, and supervisions.  Available 24 hours pers day, seven days a week, with no minimum-hour requirement.  All home care staff are trained, bonded, and supervised.  Licensed by the state, Home Care Services has been locally operated as a non-profit community service for more than 22 years. 

Food Bank in Kennewick

(509) 586-0688, 420 West Deschutes, Kennewick, WA  99336 (Off of Fruitland by the Bible Store)

Housing

Call the Kennewick Senior Center at (509) 585-4303 for a listing of senior housing resources.  Available is a list of assisted living, independent living, subsidized housing, and Alzheimer/Dementia housing locations and phone numbers.

Kennewick Community Education,

(509) 222-5080, 200 South Dayton Street, Kennewick, WA  99336;

website www.kennewickcommunityed.org

Offers a wide variety of classes for adults ranging from art and computer classes to time and money management information.

Legal Services:

Coordinated Legal Education Advice and Referral Service (CLEAR) Project;

CLEAR Senior Hotline 1-888-387-7111

Civil legal services to individuals 60 and older in areas of public entitlements, family housing and consumer issues.

Benton Franklin Legal Aid Office; Low Income, all ages

(509) 734-9840 or 1-888-201-1014, 418 N. Kellogg, Suite E, Kennewick, WA  99337

Free legal aid for low-income residents.  Sponsored by the Benton/Franklin Bar Association.

Meals-on-Wheels (Main Office); a program of Senior Life Resources Northwest

(509) 735-1911, 8656 West Gage Blvd., Suite 104, Kennewick, WA  99336; 

Freshly prepared, hot nutritious meals for seniors are available at affordable prices.  For active seniors, hot meals are available at seven Senior Dining Centers in Benton-Franklin Counties, including at the Kennewick Senior Center, 500 South Auburn, Kennewick.  For homebound seniors, meals are delivered to your door by wonderful volunteers.

Medicare

1-800-633-4227, Medicare Customer Service

or call your local SHIBA representative at (509) 582-6031

or Pro-West Quality of Care Hotline at 1-800-445-6941 for Medicare rights

website www.medicare.gov

Medicare is a comprehensive federal health care insurance program administered by the Health Care Financing Administration, providing hospital and medical insurance to persons entitled to Social Security (SS) benefits.  To be eligible you must be 65 or older (and have received SS); have permanent kidney failure (at any age); or be under 65 years and have been on SS for 24 months.  Apply three months before you need coverage. 

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

(509) 582-0631, 317 West Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick, WA  99336

RSVP recruits and involves seniors 55+ and older in community-wide projects.  RSVP recruits volunteers for more than 140 agencies and organizations throughout the community.  It is a great opportunity to contribute your time and energy, helping to achieve positive results for both yourself and your community.  There's an opportunity waiting for you at RSVP!

Senior Centers

Kennewick Senior Center, (509) 585-4303, 500 South Auburn, Kennewick, WA  99336

email seniorcenter@ci.kennewick.wa.us. or website www.ci.kennewick.wa.us

The Kennewick Senior Center welcomes all persons "50 and better" to participate in a wealth of recreational and social activities.  You can experience life long learning and wellness through safe, quality programs, classes, and services at this active center.  A hot Meals-on-Wheels lunch is also served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.   The Kennewick Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and limited programs are offered in the evening hours and weekends. 

All of the senior centers are wonderful places to gather and make friends, get support, and have fun.  The centers offer a range of opportunities, services, and programs.  Call for hours, activities, and programs.

Pasco Senior Center, (509) 545-3459, 1315 North 7th, Pasco, WA  99301;

   website www.ci.pasco.wa.us

Prosser Senior Center, (509) 786-2915, 1231 Dudley Avenue, Prosser, WA  99350

Richland Community Center, (509) 942-7376 or (509) 942-7529, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland,

   WA  99352

West Richland Senior Center, (509) 967-2847, 616 North 60th, West Richland, WA  99353

Senior Companion Program

(509) 946-4645, 2110 W. Henry, Pasco, WA 99301

No fee service for seniors 60+.  Assistance and friendship to at-risk elderly and adult individuals with special needs is provided.  By taking care of simple chores, providing limited transportation, and offering contact to the outside world, Senior Companions often are essential in assisting the individuals to live independently.

Social Security Information

1-800-772-1213 Hotline, or (509) 783-8777

8131 W. Klamath Court, Kennewick, WA 99336

website:  www.socialsecurity.gov

Social Security (SS) provides benefits to you and your (eligible) family members.  Benefits originate from the money you (or your spouse) paid during the years worked.  Funding for today's beneficiaries is paid by today's workers.  You may apply for Social Security benefits approximately three months before your retirement.  Benefits may be rewarded to persons 62 and over.  Reduced benefits can be obtained at age 62.  In 2003, a change in age for Social Security recipients went into effect to gradually change the full benefit age for SS recipients from ages 65 to 67.  If you were born in or before 1937 you are entitled to full SS benefits at 65 years of age.  If you were born after 1937, check with the SS office for complete details as to when you may receive full benefits.   

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy

(509) 783-7416

Emotional and educational support group for persons experiencing significant loss due to death, individual/group support for widows and widowers, and group support for people whose loved ones have committed suicide. 

People for People - Medicaid Transportation

(800) 233-1624, 302 W. Lincoln Avenue, Yakima WA 98902

This medical transportation broker, under contract with DSHS, arranges for covered medical appointment transportation through a variety of resources.  A medical coupon is required and reservations are needed 24 hours in advance.

Hanford Outreach Office

509-783-6830, 3021 W. Clearwater Ave, Ste. 204, Kennewick, WA 99336

The above contacts are for informational purposes only and not intended as references or endorsements by the City of Kennewick.