In-Home Care Services
Overview
In-home care services are a cost-effective alternative to facility-based nursing home care and have been since the 1970s. It is well documented that providing these services reduces the rate at which at-risk older adults utilize nursing homes, enabling them to maintain their independence in their own homes. In-home care services provide consumers on-going assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), which may include services like:
These services are funded through a variety of sources, including:
In-home care services are a cost-effective alternative to facility-based nursing home care and have been since the 1970s. It is well documented that providing these services reduces the rate at which at-risk older adults utilize nursing homes, enabling them to maintain their independence in their own homes. In-home care services provide consumers on-going assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), which may include services like:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Errands/transportation
- Medication reminders
These services are funded through a variety of sources, including:
- Medicaid Waiver Programs
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Veterans Benefits
- Private Pay
- Other location-specific social service programs