The Homecare program provides essential in-home support services to help older Kentuckians maintain their impendence, safety and quality of life- preventing or delaying the need for nursing facility placement. Through personalized care coordination, the program connects eligible adults with local providers to assist with everyday tasks.
Services Offered
Depending on an individual’s assessed needs and local availability, services may include:
- Case management
- Personal care
- Home management and chore
- Minor home repair
- Escorted transportation
- Caregiver respite
Eligibility
- 60 years of age or older;
- Needs assistance with at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting; OR
- Needs assistance with at least three Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), such as meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, or grocery shopping; OR
- Needs assistance with a combination of ADLs and IADLs that meets the applicable eligibility threshold.
- Be at risk of institutional placement, or currently reside in a care facility but be able to return home safely with appropriate supports in place.
- Not be eligible to receive the same or similar services through Medicaid.
Cost
Service fees are determined on a sliding scale based on the client's income.
To Apply
Contact your regional Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or call the statewide toll-free Kentucky ADRC line: 1-877-977-925-0037 or 502-564-6930.