Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
PASSPORT Home Care Program
Do You Need Help to Care for Yourself in Your Own Home...
Do You Know of Someone Else Who Needs Assistance?
The state-funded PASSPORT Home Care Program of the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging may be the answer.
With one simple phone call, you can request a nurse or social worker to meet with you in your own home free of charge. We will answer your questions about in-home care, help you determine what care you need, identify your options for obtaining care, and if you are eligible, arrange for free in-home PASSPORT services.WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PASSPORT?
Anyone of any age can call PASSPORT for information about long-term care and to help determine what services will best meet their needs.
A person is eligible for PASSPORT in-home services if he or she:
- is 60 years of age or older
- is eligible for Medicaid**
- lives in a home or apartment
- needs hands-on help with daily activities (i.e. bathing, dressing, meals) to remain at home.
- the person and her/his doctor agree to the care plan
- health and safety needs can be met by home care services.
- the entire package of services costs no more than 60% of the cost of Medicaid nursing home care.
** PASSPORT can make a preliminary decision that a person meets financial eligibility requirements; however, the county Department of Human Services makes the final determination.
Persons not eligible for PASSPORT in-home services may be referred to other community-based services or assisted with nursing home placement if appropriate.
WHAT ARE THE IN-HOME SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH PASSPORT?
- Adult Day Service
- Chore Services
- Emergency Response Systems
- Home Delivered Meals
- Home Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Homemaker Services
- Independent Living Assistance
- Minor Home Modifications, Maintenance and Repairs
- Personal Care/Respite
- Social Work/Counseling
- Transportation
For more information, please contact:
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
PASSPORT Home Care Program
925 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-621-0303 or 1-800-626-7277
Email: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Website: www.psa10a.org