Disabled/Elderly
- Freedom
- Safety
- Minimal disruption of lifestyle and least-restrictive care
Adult Services
The Adult Services Program assists elderly individuals or other adults who have an impairment and need services or support to enhance self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Services offered may include:
- Home-based services (companion, chore & homemaker services)
- Adult foster care
- Adult day care
- Case management
- Nutrition
- Assessments for adults entering or residing in assisted living facilities
- Screenings for adults entering nursing facilities or who need Medicaid-funded home and community-based waivers
Deciding where to spend the golden years is one of the most important decisions anyone will make, and it’s important to know that each state classifies assisted living and nursing homes in a different way, and each state has different rules and regulations to follow to ensure senior health. This guide has detailed information for all 50 states about topics like how each state defines assisted living, admission and retention policies, square feet requirements, and so on.
A comprehensive resource is: Federal and State Nursing Home & Assisted Living Regulations