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Specialized Dementia Care Program (Assisted Living)
WA DSHS HCLA
The Specialized Dementia Care Program (SDCP) is a state program offered through assisted living facilities that contract with DSHS to provide specialized care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The program covers information for families seeking care, processes for finding participating facilities, alternatives when the program isn't available locally, and provider supports including provider introduction, requirements to become an SDCP provider, continuous quality improvement, dementia-related resources, and required new-administrator orientation training.
What it covers
Specialized dementia care delivered in a contracted assisted living setting, with state-defined standards, training, and quality improvement supports.
Cost
Delivered through Medicaid-contracted assisted living facilities; participation rules under Medicaid LTSS apply. Alternatives are provided where SDCP is not available.
How to apply
Use the DSHS 'Find an assisted living facility that offers the program' page to locate participating facilities, or follow the 'Alternatives' page if SDCP is not available in your area.
Source www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/specialized-dementia-care-prog