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
Fax
(330) 896-6644
Website
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.