CAPABLE Program offered by Habitat for Humanity in Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties' Renton Office
500 Naches Avenue Southwest, Suite 200, Renton, WA 98057
North of SW 7th St and south of the Black River.
Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Homeowners ages 60 and older in King County who have a challenge with at least one Activity of Daily Living and are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.
Hours
9am to 4pm from Monday through Friday
(206) 895-1320
Voice
Application process
Call or visit website for more information.
Intake form is available on the website.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA
Other Information
Languages
- Interpreter services
Age Group
- Older Adults (65+)
Provides wrap-around services to homeowners and connects them to health care and home modification services they need to continue to thrive safely in their homes.
A team of an occupational therapist, a registered nurse, and a handy worker will work with participants over a period of four to five months to set personal goals and address behaviors to improve health, independence, and safety. Focuses on prevention and problem-solving, and participants build skills they can use in the future. Services may include:
- Exercises to improve strength and mobility and prevent falls
- Strategies for dressing, bathing, cooking, grooming, and moving around the home
- Reviewing medications
- Rearranging furniture
- Moving frequently used items so they are easier to reach
- Installing grab bars in the bathroom or a handrail to front porch steps
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Habitat for Humanity in Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties
Volunteer-based organization builds housing and works with low-income families to help them attain home ownership.