STATE HOME CARE PROGRAM

The State Home Care Program is available for people who are struggling to maintain their independence at home. When necessary daily activities become difficult, staying at home can be a serious challenge—without help, it may become impossible. The program operates with the belief that with the right home care services, elders can receive the help they need to remain safe and independent at home.

Some of the services available through the State Home Care Program include grocery shopping, personal care like bathing or toileting, home-delivered meals, transportation, housekeeping, laundry, adult day care, and other support services that help an elder stay in their home.

To receive such services through the State Home Care Program at low or no cost, individuals must meet certain age, income, and need-related requirements. The program eligibility guidelines are set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, which funds the State Home Care Program. MVES discourages individuals to try to determine on their own if they’re eligible to receive subsidized services. Eligibility requirements can be complex, and assuming ineligibility may prevent someone from receiving necessary services for which they may qualify.

Instead, elders or their caregivers should call MVES and ask about services. MVES staff will talk with the elder or caregiver about the situation. If needed, an MVES care manager will conduct a comprehensive in-home assessment to determine program eligibility. The care manager, client, and family caregivers develop a care plan tailored to an individual’s needs. Trusted area companies with whom MVES partners will deliver the services directly. The MVES care manager will call the client every three months to check in and visit the client’s home every six months to see him or her in their own living space. Keeping in close contact with the client, the care manager ensures that all services continue to suit the client’s needs.

State Home Care is one of the basic programs that MVES offers to help elders remain safe and independent at home. Please call 781-324-7705 for more information.