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AREA THREE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM 3103 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45806 Telephone (419)222-0563 or 1-800-653-7778 Fax (419) 222-2832
Contact: Susan Marshall, Ombudsman Program Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
Services: A social services program to provide information and advocacy to the community and to the consumers of long term care, in nursing homes, adult care homes and to consumers of home care services, and to investigate and resolve residents rights violations and seek resolutions. Volunteer opportunities are always available. Speakers are also available.
Eligibility: Any consumer receiving long term care
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call or write and request services.
Facility Accessibility: Ombudsman comes to client or client can visit Lima office.
Additional Remarks: All contacts are confidential. We work as an objective, 3rd party on behalf of the elderly.
Financed by: Federal, State, Local dollars through PSA3 Agency on Aging, Inc., a non-profit corporation. BLANCHARD HOUSE 825 Richard Lane, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-9821; Fax (419) 673-0229
Contact: Judy Cronley, Program Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Assisted Living to older and/or disabled adults, seeking to retain their independence while receiving services they need. Services tailored to reflect the needs and choices of each resident.
Eligibility: Private pay, although, some long-term care insurances provide assistance.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Program Director for assessment.
Cost of Services: Levels of care and size of apartment vary. Price range: $1565.00 to $2730.00. Changes may occur on a monthly basis, including: rent, basic utilities, routine maintenance, housekeeping. Three meals are included in monthly rate. Pets are welcome. ELDERLY NUTRITION SERVICES 892-A S. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 227-7506; Fax (419) 229-5703
Contact: Carol Ridenour, PSA3 Director Rhonda Davidson, Nutrition Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Provide hot nutritionally balanced noon meals, nutrition education and socialization for citizens age 60 years and older. Home delivered meals and/or opportunity to congregate at meal site.
Eligibility: Sixty years of age or older.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call 1 - 800 - HOT - MEAL.
Cost of Services: Contributions accepted.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible. Transportation to meal site provided through Council on Aging.
Financed by: Donations, bequests and other fund-raising. Planning and service of Area 3 by Older American Act of ‘65. EXPERIENCE WORKS Senior Community Service Employment Program Regional Office located at 194 Main St, Beattyville, KY 41311 Telephone (800) 842-4982
Contact: Mary Ewing, Field Operations Coordinator 6947 Co. Rd. 45 Alger, OH 45812-9638 Telephone (419) 757-6323
Dee Waddle, Field Operations Assistant 15935 Twp. Rd. 65 Belle Center, OH 43310 Telephone (419) 673-8215
Services: · Putting the experience of older individuals and others to work as we help to address the challenges and opportunities of an aging population · Providing older individuals and others with skills and opportunities to enhance their employability, performance and life satisfaction · Increasing awareness of older worker issues and building support for policies that are responsive to the need of the aging work force
Eligibility: 55 years of age or older. Income eligibility requirements apply.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact office, call toll-free number to complete application / referral.
Cost of Services: No fee.
Financed by: Department of Labor and Federal funds. HARDINCREST UNITED CHURCH RESIDENCES OF HARDIN COUNTY 900 E. Columbus St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1150; Fax (419) 673-8893
Contact: Ellie Oates, Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 5:00pm)
Services: Apartment complex for senior citizens and the physically/mobility impaired.
Eligibility: Contact office regarding eligibility requirements.
Cost of Services: Based on income.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Pick up application at office or call to request application to be mailed.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Financed by: Department of Housing and United Church Homes. HARDIN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING 100 Memorial Dr. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1102; 1-800-342-7346; Fax (419) 673-8161 E-mail: hccoa@dbscorp.net
Contact: Shirl Taylor, Executive Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: - Adult Day Care - Senior Center Activity Program - Homemaker and Chore services - Information & Referrals on various issues - Individual & Group Outreach services - Transportation - Nutrition program - Resource library for caregivers - Caregiver classes
Eligibility: Citizens ages 60+.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact the HCCOA office.
Cost of Services: Adult Day Care $30/day (transportation is available). Donations accepted for homemaker and other services.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Additional Remarks: Hardin County Alzheimer’s Support meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at HCCOA.
Caregiver Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Financed by: Title III Older Americans Act, ODOT Grants, Operating Levy Money, and Local dollars. HARDIN HILLS HEALTH CENTER 1211 W. Lima St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-5251; Fax (419) 675-2538 Website: hardinhills.org E-mail: hhhc@hardinhills.org
Contact: Nick Scheck, Administrator Chris Lawrence, Office Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: Professional services for: - IV therapy - Physical, Occupational, Speech therapy - Dialysis - Rehabilitation/Restorative - Tracheotomy care - Ventilator, O2 therapy, Respirator care - Hospice - Long or short-term, respite care
Center Features: Center is certified by the State of Ohio for Medicaid and Medicare services, with 78 beds certified for Medicare. Rooms are newly decorated; each room is decorated differently with free cable, new bath tubs, and air conditioning with individual controls. Private rooms with phone service are available. Rooms have new electric Hill Room beds and the facility has a state-of-the-art fire system. Free hair and nail care. Free “in-house” restorative/rehabilitation and specialized activity program.
Eligibility: Complete admissions packet.
Cost of Services: If resident is admitted to facility, cost is $88/day. No fee for information services.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Admissions packet with emergency information offered through Social Services Department. KENTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 117 Jacob Parrot Blvd., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4197; Fax (419) 673-4199
Contact: Kelly Finch, Admissions Coordinator Tammy Trent, Admissions Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: · Short and Long-term Nursing Care · Rehabilitation Services · Respite · Dialysis
Eligibility: Private, Medicare and Medicaid patients accepted.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact admissions office for specific information. LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM 3103 W. Elm St. Lima, OH 45805-2516 Telephone (419) 222-0563 or 1-800-653-7778; Fax (419) 222-2832 E-mail: smarshall@age.state.oh.us
Contact: Susan Marshall, Director
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Services: · Information and advocacy to consumers of long term care, (nursing homes, adult care homes & in-home care services), their families and to the community. · Investigation and resolution to problems involving resident’s rights and quality of life in a confidential, unbiased manner. · Volunteer opportunities and training available. · Speaker available to present on a variety of long term care topics.
Eligibility: Recipient of long-term care in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, or Van Wert counties
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call or write office. (Answering machine available after regular business hours.)
Additional Remarks: We work as an objective 3rd party on behalf of the elderly. Our staff is professional and certified to position.
Financed by: Federal, State and Local dollars through our sponsoring agency, Catholic Social Services (Columbus Diocese, a non- profit tax-exempt corporation). Tax exempt donations accepted. MORNINGSIDE VILLA APARTMENTS SPRINGBROOK COMMONS PREMIER MANAGEMENT, LLC 985 Meadow Lane, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-8080; Fax 419) 673-8080
Contact: Amanda Tweedy, Apartment Manager
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Springbook Commons is a family style community with 1 and 2 bedrooms apartments. Morningside Villa is elderly, handicap, and disabled.
Procedure to Obtain Services: To obtain an application, stop by the Springbrook Commons Apartments or call the number listed above.
Additional Remarks: This apartment community is a federally assisted project in which the rents are based on the household’s income. Additional rent subsidy is sometimes available to reduce rents below the minimum amount. PASSPORT - PSA 3 AGENCY ON AGING 892-A S. Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 222-7723 or 800-653-7277; Fax (419) 222-6212
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: -Adult Day Care -Medical Equipment and Supplies -Home Delivered Meals -Homemaker and Chore Service -Personal Care Aide -Home Modifications -Social Work/Counseling -Occupational Therapy -Respite Care -Transportation -Emergency Response Systems and Independent Living Assistance. telephone support, in-person activity, travel attendant (update 1996)
Eligibility: Persons 60 years of age or older. 7 County’s Covered: Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert.
Cost of Services: No cost for assessments, contact agency regarding further fee information.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact agency and a PASSPORT phone-screener will answer questions and set up appointment for an in-home assessment, free of charge.
Additional Remarks: The following are the main purposes of PASSPORT: - To provide assessment and referral services in the community. - To provide an alternative to nursing home care. - To provide home care services to persons who are income-eligible with appropriate health care needs. - To provide assessment of “level of care” required for Medicaid recipients.
Financed by: State and Federal ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER GEROPSYCHIATRIC SERVICES BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 730 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801 Telephone (419) 226-9067; Fax (419) 226-9806
Contact: Marilyn Ellerbrock, Unit Manager
Business Hours: 24 hour service.
Services: Comprehensive continuum of care for older adults. - Inpatient Program: Short-term program designed to improve quality of life for older adults experiencing mental health/psychiatric/behavioral difficulties as well as physical health problems associated with aging. - Partial Hospitalization: Focus: Symptom management, coping, and daily living skills to improve functioning and quality of life in six, hour-daily sessions. - Home Health Services: Focus: Assessment, referral, and treatment services for mental health, and psychiatric disorders, to improve daily functioning. Services offered through Mercy Home Health Care (800-882-6909 or 419-226-9062.
Eligibility: Older adults meeting mental health/psychiatric clinical criteria.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call (419)226-9590 or 1-800-232-7762 for information, referrals, cost, etc.
Facility Accessibility: Accessible to physically challenged individuals.
Financed by: Fees for services and donations. THE CORINTHIAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB. CENTER 320 N. Wayne St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1295; Fax (419) 675-1185
Contact: Jill Phillips, Social Service Director/Admissions Coordinator
Business Hours: Business office: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: Skilled and Intermediate Nursing Care, Respite Care, Community-based Meal Delivery Service, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy.
Eligibility: Minimum three-day hospital stay required for skilled care.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Social Service Director.
Cost of Services: Commensurate with need. Private, Medicare and Medicaid funds accepted.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible. Meals brought to the home.
Additional Remarks: Skilled nursing care if for the time needed to recover from medical condition, surgery or accident. Most residents do not need permanent placement.
Financed by: Skilled care often financed by Medicare. WILKINSON-McVITTY-BERLIEN SENIOR DAY CARE 100 Memorial Ave., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-1482; Fax (419) 673-8161 Email: hccoa@dbscorp.net
Contact: Lois Ann Sheldon, Program Coordinator
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Services: Adult Day care to assist caregiver Transportation to Day Care
Eligibility: Need for respite services
Cost of Services: $30.00 per day
Procedure to Obtain Services: Call (419) 673-1482 for details.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible
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