In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in El Dorado County
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps eligible El Dorado County residents pay for in-home caregiving so they can stay safely at home. Here’s how it works, and exactly who to call.
What IHSS is
IHSS is available in all 58 California counties. It’s funded through the state and federal government via Medi-Cal, and administered locally by each county. It helps pay for in-home caregiving services for eligible low-income aged, blind, or disabled residents, so they can stay safely at home rather than move to a facility.
El Dorado County contacts
IHSS in El Dorado County is administered by El Dorado County Health and Human Services.
- Adult intake: (530) 642-4800
The same number serves both the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe offices — contact it for current office details, since exact addresses can change.
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This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Eligibility rules and contact details change — confirm details with the program directly before you rely on them.
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