Veteran - Directed Care | Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging

2131 Park Avenue West Suite 100, Ontario, OH 44906-1226

Eligibility

Veterarns with the following situations/needs: * Complex, chronic medical needs * Personal care needs and are at risk fo nursing home placement * Interested in directing own care * Barriers to traditional home health aide services * Must be active with VA Primary Care

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

(419) 524-4144

Voice

(800) 860-5799

Voice

(419) 522-9482

Fax

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

No fees.

Service area

Richland County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio

Description

Self-directed home care support program. Eligible veterans are approved for annual budget that can be used to hire/purchase services to help avoid nursing home placement. Types of services provided include: * Personal care tasks * Meals or other home delivery services * Respite care * Care coordination * Goods and services to improve home safety * Case management provided by the Area Agency on Aging * Provided through collaboration with the Louise Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

Data provided by

211 Mansfield OH

What's Here

Home Delivered Meals Self Advocacy Support Personal Care Case/Care Management Veterans Adult In Home Respite Care

Providing organization

Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging

Provides a comprehensive, coordinated service system for older and disabled individuals in the nine county planning and service area ensuring availability of a variety of services in communities to help individuals secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment.