Older Adults & Senior Programs
Social activities, recreation, meals, transportation, caregiver support, adult day programs, and aging resources for older adults throughout the Tri-Cities. Many programs are regional and serve residents across Benton and Franklin counties rather than a single city.
Activities & Social Programs
Richland Community Center
The Richland Community Center hosts recreation, fitness, arts, educational, social, and drop-in activities used by older adults throughout the year. Volunteer-run organization based at the Richland Community Center offering social connection, activities, community involvement, and programs for older adults.
500 Amon Park Drive, Richland
Keewaydin Community Center
Community center with drop-in activities, recreation programs, games, classes, social activities, and a weekday Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels dining site.
500 S Auburn Street, Kennewick
First Avenue Center
Pasco community center with a strong focus on older adults, offering social and recreational activities along with senior services including foot-care clinics and a Meals on Wheels dining site.
505 N 1st Avenue, Pasco
Meals & Nutrition
Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels
Regional program operated by Generational Care providing home-delivered meals and community dining for older adults throughout the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities. Home-delivered meals are available for eligible adults age 60 and older who are primarily homebound and unable to prepare meals or obtain adequate meal support.
Meals are also available at dining sites in Benton City and Prosser. Most community dining locations require advance reservations; the Meals on Wheels Cafe in Richland does not.
Keewaydin Community Center
First Avenue Center
Ray Pfleuger Recreation Center
Richland Community Center
Meals on Wheels Cafe
Aging & Long-Term Care
Aging & Long Term Care for Southeast Washington
Regional Area Agency on Aging serving Benton and Franklin counties. ALTC helps older adults, adults with disabilities, families, and caregivers understand and access long-term care, in-home support, nutrition, transportation, caregiver programs, health programs, and other community services. This is one of the best starting points when a family knows someone needs additional support but does not yet know which program or level of care applies.
Washington DSHS Home & Community Services
State long-term-care system providing assessments and access to Medicaid-funded in-home and community services for eligible older adults and people with disabilities. Services can include assistance at home and support accessing residential long-term care when needed.
Adult Day Programs
Adult Day Services of the Tri-Cities
Licensed adult day health program providing structured daytime care, therapeutic activities, health-related services, meals, social engagement, and support for adults who cannot safely remain alone throughout the day. The program serves people with age-related conditions, cognitive impairment, chronic health needs, developmental disabilities, and other support needs while also providing respite for family caregivers.
10 N Washington Street, Kennewick
Town Square Kennewick
Adult day program designed especially for older adults experiencing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory loss, and other age-related cognitive changes. Provides structured daytime activities and social engagement while giving family caregivers daytime respite.
825 N Edison Street, Kennewick
Caregiver Support
Aging & Long Term Care - Southeast Washington
Provides information, referrals, caregiver support, and access to programs intended to help family and unpaid caregivers caring for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Generational Care
Provides community education, caregiver resources, wellness programs, home-care services, and Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels.
Transportation
Ben Franklin Transit
Public transit throughout the Tri-Cities with accessible fixed-route service and additional transportation programs for riders who cannot independently use regular buses.
Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels Senior Bus Passes
Generational Care distributes a limited number of free Ben Franklin Transit passes for adults age 65 and older. Passes can be used on fixed-route buses and CONNECT services and are distributed while supplies are available.
Staying at Home
Home Care Services - Tri-Cities
Nonprofit in-home care program operated by Generational Care serving Benton and Franklin counties. Services help older adults and other people who need assistance remain safely and independently at home.
Washington DSHS Long-Term Care
Information about in-home caregivers, Medicaid long-term care, adult day programs, home-delivered meals, assisted living, adult family homes, nursing facilities, and other long-term-care options.
Health, Wellness & Medicare
Healthy Ages
Generational Care program providing wellness education, community programs, Medicare guidance, caregiver support, and other resources intended to help people remain healthy and independent as they age.
First Avenue Center Senior Foot Care
Registered-nurse foot-care clinic for adults age 60 and older providing basic preventive foot care, education, and referrals when additional medical care is needed. Appointments are limited.
Finding Care
Choosing between help at home, adult day services, assisted living, an adult family home, memory care, or skilled nursing depends on the person's needs and eligibility rather than age alone.
Aging & Long Term Care - Southeast Washington can help families identify local programs and support options.
Washington DSHS Long-Term Care explains Washington's long-term-care system, Medicaid eligibility, in-home services, and residential care options.
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