Oregon APD · Medicaid
Aging and People with Disabilities
Exploring care through APD? Talk with us and your case manager about your care needs. Eligibility, covered supports and hours depend on your APD assessment, service plan and authorization.
For individuals and families
Find Home Care in Portland
Tell us what kind of help you’re looking for. We’ll talk through the services, ways to pay and the next steps with you. You don’t need to know which service you need.
Where to start
You don’t have to have all the answers
Many families call us before they know exactly what they need. It helps to think about a few things first, but none of them has to be settled before you get in touch.
Services have different scopes and age requirements. We’ll talk through fit, availability and any assessment or authorization needed before care is arranged.
Your first call
What a first call can cover
A first call can’t confirm program eligibility, covered hours or a start date. Those depend on the program, any assessment and authorization, and availability.
We can talk through
- Which service fits the help you’re looking for: in-home care, nursing, occupational therapy or pharmacist-led medication management.
- Whether that service is available where care would happen. Tell us the city.
- Ways to pay, including Oregon APD, DD services and private pay. Each program decides its own eligibility, covered supports and hours.
- Whether an assessment or authorization is needed before care can be arranged.
- The next step, and who else should be part of the conversation.
Our services
Services to ask about
Each page explains what the service includes and who it’s for.
One step at a time
How care starts
Timing and availability vary with the service, your location and any program requirements.
Tell us what you need
Start with a conversation about the support you are exploring and the routines that matter to you.
Explore your options
Discuss appropriate services, assessment and any eligibility or authorization requirements with EQC.
Begin your care journey
Once the required arrangements are completed, discuss how care can begin. Timing and availability vary.
Paying for care
Ways to pay for care
We can talk through how care may be paid for. Each program decides its own eligibility, covered supports and hours.
Oregon DD / I-DD · Medicaid
Developmental Disabilities services
We can discuss support at home and coordination with your services coordinator or personal agent. Eligibility, supports and authorized hours follow your DD program and Individual Support Plan.
Private pay
Paying for care yourself
Talk with our team about the support you need, service availability and payment arrangements for your situation.
Questions
Common questions
For anything specific to your situation, talk with our team.
See all questionsHow do I get started with EQC?
Call EQC at (503) 753-8551, or request a call on this website. Tell us about the support you are looking for and your general location. Our team can talk through the services and next steps, such as an assessment.
How care startsWhat services does EQC provide?
In-home care (personal care and companionship), nursing services (private duty nursing and nurse delegation), occupational therapy and pharmacist-led medication management. The right service depends on the person’s needs, an assessment and service availability.
Compare our servicesWhat is the difference between in-home care and nursing?
In-home care helps with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, meals and companionship. Nursing addresses clinical care needs. Ask our team which service fits your situation.
How can home care be paid for?
Ask us about Oregon’s Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD / I-DD) Medicaid programs, or about paying privately. Eligibility, covered supports and hours depend on the program, your assessment and authorization, so we talk it through with you and your case manager or services coordinator.
Ways to pay for careWho can receive services?
EQC supports children, adults and seniors. Each service has its own scope and requirements. Occupational therapy focuses on older adults; confirm age eligibility and fit with our team.
What areas does EQC serve?
EQC is based in Portland, Oregon. Call (503) 753-8551 to confirm whether the service you need is available at your location.
Check your locationHow can a professional make a referral?
Visit Refer a Client, call (503) 753-8551 or request a call. Start with the general service needs and location, and ask how any further information should be shared.
Refer a ClientHow do I apply to work with EQC?
Visit Careers, choose an opening and select Full Role & Apply. Each role page explains its qualifications and has a short online application.
CareersTalk with our team
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Leave your name and how to reach you, and our team will get back to you. Or call us now. You don’t need to know which service you need.
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