IHSS: In-Home Supportive Services in Sacramento County
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is one of the most useful — and most underused — programs for families trying to keep a loved one safely at home.
What IHSS is
IHSS is available in all 58 California counties. It’s state/federally funded through 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.
Sacramento County contact information
IHSS in Sacramento County is administered by the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS), Senior and Adult Services division.
- IHSS application intake: (916) 874-9471, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Fax: (916) 854-8828
- Email: IHSSApplications@saccounty.gov
Source: dcfas.saccounty.gov.
Other options worth exploring alongside IHSS
- MSSP — care management as a nursing-home alternative.
- CalAIM Community Supports — ask your Medi-Cal managed care plan what they offer.
- The Assisted Living Waiver — if a move to assisted living is on the table.
This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Eligibility and hours can change — confirm current details directly with Sacramento County DCFAS before you rely on them.
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