Assisted Living Waiver Program | Area Agency On Aging Region 9

710 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725

Access w/o Special Facilities|Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

- Serves individuals age 21 or older that need hands-on assistance with daily living activities (such as dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, eating, or general mobility) and that meet the financial criteria for Medicaid eligibility. - Agency serves Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties, although service in those counties is subject to facilities that accept the waiver and are currently certified and contracted assisted living providers with AAA9.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

Voice

Voice

Fax

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office and ask for a screener. They will ask questions and provide information regarding required documentation and the process. A face-to-face assessment will be scheduled with a Registered Nurse or Licensed Social Worker.

Fees

- Information regarding fees will be discussed during the telephonic/face-to-face assessment. Participants pay standard room and board costs. - Assisted living facilities must have agreed to accept this reimbursement and must be certified by this agency.

Service area

Jefferson County, Ohio
Holmes County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Carroll County, Ohio
Harrison County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio

Description

Provides funds to cover the cost of care in an assisted living center for those who meet eligibility and require a residential setting but not the services of a nursing home. Does not cover medication, co-pays, or services such as a visiting nurse. Assisted living facilities must have agreed to accept this reimbursement and must be certified by this agency.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

State Medicaid Waiver Programs

Providing organization

Area Agency On Aging Region 9

Plans, coordinates, educates, funds and advocates for the delivery of a wide range of services that address and enhance the ability of older persons, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers to maintain high levels of health, productivity and independence. Covers a nine-county area of Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties.