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Tribal Services

Muckleshoot Elders In-Home Support Services (MEIHSS)

Page last updated:
October 19, 2026
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Overview

Muckleshoot Elders In-Home Support Services (MEIHSS) strives to provide excellent culturally relevant in-home healthcare and community based social services to individuals and families of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and community.  We are a tribally owned and operated in-home healthcare service.  An elder is qualified for services based on an interdisciplinary team assessment and may receive assistance with personal care, hygiene, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, mobility, transportation, nursing services and social services.

MEIHSS provides the highest quality support for elders of the Muckleshoot Tribe.  The purpose of the Muckleshoot Elders In-Home Support Services program is to allow elders who qualify for services under the program guidelines to remain safely in their homes by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and providing culturally appropriate care in a setting that is familiar, comfortable, and surrounded by family and community.  When this option is not available, we provide bridge services within the community to ensure elders are supported when transitioning back to their homes as safely as possible.  We are the largest tribally-owned and operated in-home care agency of its kind in Washington, and perhaps the nation.  We believe this program is a model for indigenous elder care on a reservation.  MEIHSS works closely with Muckleshoot Adult Protective Services to protect, advocate, and safely provide care to our elders in their homes.  We encourage healing and recognize the importance of maintaining family connections.

Services Provided

  • Professional nursing case management oversight by Registered Nurses (RNs) who are supported by a collaborative team of physicians and ARNPs.
  • Medical social services – assistance with applications, hospital discharge planning, case planning, Medicare, Medicaid, disability questions or other related services.
  • Life Alert – medical monitoring emergency system.
  • Care planning and coordination for elders and vulnerable adults.
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs): ambulation/positioning after transfers, dressing, grooming, bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, meal preparation, essential shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, transport to and from medical appointments, wound care, and end-of-life support.

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

Contact Info

Person(s) in charge

Karen Cantrell, MEIHSS Director;

Kevin Fletcher, Administrator

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Health and Wellness Center
17500 SE 392nd St
Auburn, WA 98092

2025 Annual Report

Read about this program's achievements in the most recent Muckleshoot Annual Report.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

2025 Annual Report

Contact Info

Person(s) in charge

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