Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging

What Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging does

Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is a federally designated Area Agency on Aging founded in 1976 and headquartered in Olympia, Washington. The agency serves older adults aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities, and unpaid family caregivers across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties through a portfolio of community-based support programs, including in-home and community services, the Family Caregiver Support Program, Medicare SHIBA counseling, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, SNAP-Ed nutrition education, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. LMTAAA operates with a staff of approximately 45 and is structured as a nonprofit public-benefit organization, with a 50-year operating history approaching in 2026.

The agency's core service delivery is human-led case management, information and referral, benefits counseling, advocacy, and nutrition programming rather than a technology platform. Underlying technology is limited to standard nonprofit administrative and communications tooling plus an expanding social media and digital outreach presence used to reach caregivers and isolated seniors who are not engaged through traditional in-person channels. The agency has invested in organizational development through DEI initiatives and leadership academy participation, and has accumulated five USAging national awards over a four-year window, indicating sustained programmatic and operational improvement.

LMTAAA's business model is that of a government-funded social services nonprofit. Revenue is derived from Older Americans Act Title III and Title VII federal pass-through funding administered through the U.S. Administration for Community Living, CMS-funded SHIBA Medicare counseling, USDA nutrition grants, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) contracts, and county appropriations. Services are delivered free of charge to eligible individuals, and the agency's economic model is grant- and contract-based rather than fee-based, with funding renewed on annual appropriation cycles.

Name

Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging

Legal name

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

Website

https://lmtaaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federally designated Area Agency on Aging founded in 1976 in Olympia, Washington, serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and unpaid caregivers across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties through government-funded in-home, caregiver, nutrition, and Medicare counseling programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging and Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABAIAB

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

SECONDARYBPAGAEAF

Elder Services & Aging Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHSABAOAA

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Senior Transportation & Escort Services

Keywords

• Aging services
• Disability support
• Caregiver assistance
• Medicaid case management
• Home and community care

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Allocations: Primary funding from federal Older Americans Act (OAA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and state funding through Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Aging and Long Term Support Administration (ALTSA). Also Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) funding.
2. Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs: Medicaid case management funding for older adults and adults with disabilities receiving in-home support services, including Medicaid Long-Term Care, Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC), and Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA).
3. USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Annual no-cost benefit program funded through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plus state and local funding, providing $80 benefit cards for fresh produce to eligible older adults.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is a federally recognized Area Agency on Aging that provides in-home personal care, Medicaid case management, family caregiver support, transportation services, nutrition programs, and long-term care advocacy for older adults, adults with disabilities, and unpaid caregivers across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties in Washington state. The agency coordinates services through county offices, a 24/7 online Resource Directory, and Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) specialists.

Product overview

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) is a social service and local government-sponsored organization that serves as the federally recognized Area Agency on Aging for Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties in Washington state. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services organized around its core products: Senior and Disability Services including in-home personal care and Medicaid case management; Family Caregiver Support providing information and assistance to unpaid caregivers; Transportation Services funding providers for older adults and people with disabilities; the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offering seasonal produce benefits; Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocacy; WA Cares Fund support for long-term care; and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) as a central hub for accessing local resources. The Resource Directory serves as the definitive guide to all local services, while Area Plan Development ensures community-driven programming every four years. Services support older adults, adults living with disability, unpaid caregivers, and families in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior and Disability Services Medicaid case management for older adults and adults living with disability who need support to stay in their own homes, including guidance on eligibility requirements and choice of agency or independent care providers.
• Family Caregiver Support Program Provides information and assistance for unpaid family caregivers in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties who help neighbors, friends, or other community members who are aging or living with disability.
• Transportation Services Funds local providers offering transportation for adults living with disability and older adults age 60 and older to medical, social service appointments, meal programs, senior centers, shopping, and recreational activities.
• WA Cares Fund Support Helps provide key support for WA Cares Fund pilot program, serving as a trusted local resource for early access to $36,500 in long-term care benefits.
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Annual no-cost benefit providing eligible older adults with $80 in fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey from participating local farmers markets.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Champions the interests, well-being, and rights of people who live in places like nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) A path to local resources for aging, disability, and caregiving, serving Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties by phone and in person.
• Resource Directory The definitive guide to local services for older adults, adults living with disability, and those who support them.
• Area Plan Development Four-year comprehensive plan developed through community input that guides programs and services like meals, caregiving, and transportation for Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,350 seniors received Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner providing funding through Aging and Long Term Support Administration (ALTSA). DSHS provides essential administrative oversight, funding allocations, and policy guidance for aging and disability services programs administered by LMTAAA.
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing Older Americans Act (OAA) funding that forms the foundation of services for older adults. ACL establishes national aging policy and provides critical federal funding streams.
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing Medicaid funding that enables long-term care services for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
• USAgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association representing Area Agencies on Aging. LMTAAA has received five USAging awards over four consecutive years for innovation, workforce development, and DEI initiatives.
• Consumer Direct Care Network WashingtoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferral partner for consumers seeking independent care providers. HCRR provides lists of care providers, and consumers can interview and select their own providers for payment authorization through Medicaid programs.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal funding partner for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). USDA provides annual no-cost benefit funding enabling older adults to purchase fresh produce at local farmers markets.
• Feeding AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing data on food insecurity. Lewis County ranked 12th and Mason County 13th among Washington counties for highest food insecurity rates.
• Home Care Referral Registry (HCRR)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegistry that provides lists of independent care providers for consumers seeking in-home care. Consumers interview and select providers who are then authorized for payment through their case manager.
• Home and Community Services (HCS) Division of DSHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial contact point for Medicaid Long-Term Care services. HCS begins the process for in-home personal care authorization and case management services.
• Lewis Mason Thurston Falls Prevention CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition addressing fall prevention for older adults. LMTAAA participates with community partners to support fall prevention tips, programs and resources.
• Senior CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partners providing congregate meal sites and social engagement opportunities for older adults across the tri-county area.
• iN2L (Engage)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of engagement and social connection platform for seniors. iN2L supported USAging Aging Innovations and Achievement Awards program.
• WA Cares FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington state's public long-term care insurance program. LMTAAA serves as trusted local resource for WA Cares pilot program providing early access to $36,500 in long-term care benefits.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit focused on healthy aging, economic security, and community programs for older adults, operating BenefitsCheckUp and aging-services initiatives that overlap LMTAAA's ADRC and benefits-navigation mission.
• USAging (formerly n4a): National association representing the entire U.S. Area Agency on Aging network, including LMTAAA as a member, providing policy advocacy, training, and the awards program from which LMTAAA has won five times.
• AARP Foundation: Large national nonprofit providing programs, policy advocacy, and tools for older adults and family caregivers, addressing overlapping needs in caregiving support, food security, and benefits enrollment served by LMTAAA's programs.

Direct peers

• Aging and Disability Services - Seattle/King County Area Agency on Aging: Washington state's largest AAA, delivering ADRC-style information and assistance, caregiver support, and Medicaid case management to seniors and adults with disabilities in King County under the same federal designation framework as LMTAAA.
• Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington: Multi-county AAA serving older adults and adults with disabilities across central Washington, offering nearly identical program mix including Medicaid case management, caregiver respite, and nutrition programs.
• Northwest Regional Council (Area Agency on Aging): Multi-county AAA covering Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties with comparable ADRC, caregiver, and Medicaid-funded in-home services for elderly and disabled populations in Washington state.
• Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources Center: The neighboring Pierce County AAA providing comparable OAA-funded in-home care, family caregiver, and resource coordination services to seniors and adults with disabilities in a similar urban-rural mix county.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting senior nutrition programs including home-delivered and congregate meals, directly adjacent to LMTAAA's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and senior meal services.
• Family Caregiver Alliance / FCA: National caregiver-focused nonprofit delivering education, research, and direct services (including the Family Care Navigator) that closely parallels LMTAAA's Family Caregiver Support Program and Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes.

Regional players

• DSHS Home and Community Services (Long-Term Care Programs): Washington state agency administering Medicaid Long-Term Care, MAC, and TSOA programs that LMTAAA helps consumers access, serving as both a feeder funnel and contracting counterparty for LMTAAA's case management work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lewis-Mason-Thurston-Area-Agency-on-Aging-391084924289845
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lewis-mason-thurston-area-agency-on-aging

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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