HOME CHOICE | DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABILITIES

Assists persons with disabilities to move from a long term care facility to a community setting.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685

Hours

By appointment only.

Voice

(800) 421-7277

Toll-Free | Ombudsman Services

Voice

(800) 421-7277

Toll-Free | Administrative

Voice

(844) 644-6582

Toll-Free | Ohio Benefits Long-Term Services and Supports

Voice

(330) 776-4620

Main | Register for Medicare Education Seminars

Voice

(877) 770-5558

Toll-Free | Aging and Disability Resource Center

Fax

(330) 896-6644

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fee

Determined during assessment.

Eligibility

Serves residents of Summit, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties. Serves Medicaid-eligible individuals who have lived in a nursing facility for at least six (6) months. Other eligibility requirements apply. Call for details.

Languages

None.

Agency info

DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND DISABILITIES

Plans, funds, and coordinates services for older persons and persons with disabilities in Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties to live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Administers PASSPORT, MyCare Ohio, The Assisted Living Waiver, The Ohio Home Care Waiver, Care Coordination, Elder Rights, Family Caregiver Support Program, Nursing Home Placement Assistance Program, and other services designed to help older adults and individuals with functional limitations maintain independence. Provides funds for services administered by other community agencies including client finding, specialized information and referral, transportation, home-delivered meals, medical treatment, personal care, respite care, safety monitoring, health assessments, congregate meals, recreational activities, and adult day care.