Description:

The Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) program provides assistance to older adults and their caregivers in family-type living arrangements within private homes, as an alternative to institutional or nursing home care.

A basic subsidy per month is provided for all program participants. Special subsidies are authorized for some consumers and can be used for: incontinence supplies, home health aide services and other services to help maintain the individual at home. Formal case management is provided when needed.

General Information

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

Call for more information

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole, translation services available

Eligibility:

Individuals must be 60 years old or older, meet the Institutional Care Program (ICP) asset and income limitation, be at risk of nursing home replacement, and have an approved adult caregiver living with them who is willing and able to provide or help arrange for care.

Is Shelter?

No