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Assisted Living Waiver Program | Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging

2131 Park Avenue West, Suite 100, Ontario, OH 44906

Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible.

Eligibility

Current nursing facility residents or existing Medicaid waiver (PASSPORT, Ohio Home Care, Choices) participants; Be age 21 or older; Need hands-on assistance with dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, eating or mobility and have unpredictable needs for assistance with activities of daily living; Meet the financial criteria for Medicaid eligibility (see below); and Be able to pay room and board.

Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
https://www.aaa5ohio.org
[email protected]

Application process

Interested individuals can go to aaa5ohio.org and click request assistance or call toll free number to schedule an in-person assessment. Then, your county Department of Job and Family Services will determine financial eligibility.

Fees

County Departments of Job and Family Services determine financial eligibility of interested participants;

Service area

Marion County, Ohio
Crawford County, Ohio
Seneca County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio
Morrow County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio
Wyandot County, Ohio

Description

This Medicaid waiver program provides services in certified residential care facilities to delay or prevent nursing facility placement. Assisted living promotes aging in place by supporting consumer desire for independence, choice and privacy. The services help preserve the independence of the individual, as well as maintain ties to family and friends.

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Providing organization

Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging

Provides a comprehensive, coordinated service system for older and disabled individuals in the nine county planning and service area ensuring availability of a variety of services in their communities to help them secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment. Administers the Community Care Coordination Program, Family Caregiver Support Program, Housing/Home Repair Program, Information and Referral, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Housing Directory for Seniors, Energy Assistance, HEMEN (Helping Elderly Meet Essential Needs), Training, Alzheimer's and Caregiver Respite, Assisted Living Program and PASSPORT Program. Case management of Ohio Homecare waiver individuals. Covers nine counties: Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, and Wyandot.

Assisted Living Waiver Program | Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging