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JEFFERSON COUNTY HOME MANAGEMENT UNIT | JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

250 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Eligibility

Medicaid-eligible individuals who require in-home assistance in order to stay in their home

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Application process

Services are authorized after a physician indicates the serves are medically necessary, and a nursing and social assessment indicates the services are appropriate to meet the client's needs

Fees

None

Service area

Jefferson County, New York

Description

Responsible for authorizing personal care services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who require in-home assistance with housekeeping and/or personal care. Services provided include housekeeping chores, errands, laundry, meal preparation, assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming. Unit is also responsible for administering the Long Term Home Health Care Program, designed to meet the needs of the chronically ill and disabled person in their home.

Data provided by

211 Central New York

Providing organization

JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provides basic income maintenance programs and social services to residents of Jefferson County, including Temporary Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, SNAP, and other financial assistance.