STARTING POINT - COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM (CCU) | MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services. Services include: - Comprehensive care coordination. - Adult day services. - In-home services (cleaning, meals, laundry, shopping/running errands, and personal hygiene). - Emergency home response service. - Automated medication dispenser service.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/12/2023

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

1221 E. Condit Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Voice

(217) 423-6550

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Fee

There is no fee for this service; however, funding is limited and donations are always appreciated.

Eligibility

Must meet all of these requirements: - 60 years old or older; - Are either U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens within the specific categories; - Are residents of Illinois; - Have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less (home, car, or personal furnishings are classified as exempt assets); and - Have an assessed need for long term care (to be at risk for nursing facility placement as measured by the Determination of Need (DON) assessment).

Agency info

MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT