Pre-admission Screening System Providing Options And Resources Today (passport) | Catholic Social Services Of The Miami Valley

Program provides in-home alternatives to nursing home care for low-income seniors. Services include: a personal care plan to meet the individual's needs at home by arranging an appropriate mix of services to supplement care provided by family members and friends. Eligible services include adaptive and assistive equipment, assistance in the home with health activities, such as taking medications appropriately and other health-related activities, with case/care management, adult day care, chore service, home medical equipment and supplies, emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, independent living assistance, minor home modifications, nutrition consultation, personal care services, medical and non-medical transportation. Program also administers the Pre-Admission Review process that determines the level of care for persons who want to enter Medicaid-certified nursing homes and periodically offers vendors training on dealing with elderly/disabled individuals.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

100 S Main St., Ste. 101, Sidney, OH 45365

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm for intake or to request an application.

Fee

Free assessment. Most individuals receive services for free, but some clients are required to pay a monthly co-pay.

Eligibility

Residents of Champaign, Darke, Logan, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties who are aged 60 and older who have income that would make them eligible for Medicaid Long Term Care (income and asset limits), live in a home or apartment and need assistance with daily activities (bathing, dressing, meals) to remain at home. Provisions apply to prevent the spouse of the person needing care from counting the family home as an asset. The package of services must not exceed a certain percentage of the costs of Medicaid nursing home care.

Service area

Miami County, Ohio Logan County, Ohio Preble County, Ohio Darke County, Ohio Shelby County, Ohio Champaign County, Ohio

Agency info

Catholic Social Services Of The Miami Valley

Charitable organization that provides assistance with basic needs and mental health and social services.