State Home Care Program

Individuals who want to remain in their own home but need assistance with activities or daily living may find that our Home Care Programs meet their needs. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs is the primary funding source for these programs. Co-payments for services are based on a sliding fee scale.

A case manager conducts a comprehensive in-home assessment in consultation with a nurse to determine program eligibility. The case manager, client, and family caregivers develop a care plan, which is reassessed on a regular basis. Services are delivered through Mystic Valley's extensive network of subcontracted provider agencies.

The care plan may include one or more of the following services within budgetary restrictions:

Housekeeping Laundry Heavy Chore Grocery Shopping Personal Care Companion Meals On Wheels Nutrition Education

Adult Day Health Program Social Day Care Program Dementia Day Program Home Health Services Medication Dispensing Personal Emergency Response System Transportation Home Safety Modification

State Home Care Program Eligibility

Age: 60 years or older Income: $23,475 or less for single persons; $33,217 or less for married couples Need: Require assistance with a number of activities of daily living, even if other supports offer partial assistance.

Program eligibility guidelines are set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and may change at any time. All information is current as of January 2008.