Who is Eligible?
For all programs a person must be at least 60 years of age.
Medicaid also requires meeting income and asset criteria. The
Home Care and Alzheimer's programs require a caregiver in the
home. Eligibility may also be based on need. An initial
telephone intake and a comprehensive in-home assessment of the
client's abilities and need for assistance determine both
eligibility and priority for services.How do I apply?
We receive requests for service both directly from the
interested client and by referral from others in the community,
such as relatives, pastors, social workers, or friends. If a
referral is made, we then call the prospective client to discuss
their needs. Call 352-620-3501 to make a referral.
The Access
Coordinator will conduct an initial telephone assessment. then
when funding is available, the initial in-take will be given to
a certified case manager to schedule an in-home visit and
comprehensive assessment of the client's situation. The case
manager and client together develop a Care Plan of needed
services and resources. The case
manager will arrange the services as well as maintain contact
with the client for any further needs or changes in situation.
What is the cost?
Fees for service are determined at the time of the in-home
assessment and will vary based on the client's ability to pay.
Fees may range from no charge for Medicaid clients, to a small
monthly co-pay for CCE clients, to full pay for private clients.
Applicants should not be deterred by potential costs since we
are usually able to place a client into a program that meets
their income limits either through government or private donor
subsidies.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes, there is usually a waiting list for most programs. Clients
are ranked on our waiting list based on level of need not on the
date they applied so highest need elders are served first. We
move people off the waiting list continuously as funding opens
up. Our Access Coordinator can also help with suggestions for
other resources in the community when we cannot help
immediately.
PLEASE NOTE! We usually do not have a
waiting list for home delivered meals unless the client lives in
a more remote area where we are not able to run a delivery
route. Meals requests are taken continuously and service can
often begin within a few days.
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