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Alternatives to Nursing Facilities
People who need nursing care or other assistance may be able to stay in their homes and receive services. These community alternatives typically cost much less than institutional care. Long term care consultants can help people choose services and supports that meet the needs of the individual and their family. Alternatives to nursing facilities for seniors include these programs:
Elderly Waiver (EW)
- Eligibility: age 65 and over, current medical assistance recipient, and qualifies for supportive services.
- Includes: homemaker, home health aide, adult day services, respite care, service coordination, personal care, home delivered meals, lifeline, skilled nursing, special supplies and equipment, and help with housing options. Other services may be available.
Alternative Care Program (AC)
- Eligibility: age 65 and over, eligible financially, and qualifies for supportive services.
- May require a monthly premium.
- Includes: homemaker, home health aide, adult day services, respite care, service coordination, personal care, home delivered meals, lifeline, skilled nursing, special supplies and equipment, and help with housing options. Other services may be available.
Home Care Services
- Eligibility: persons with disabilities and special health care needs who qualify for Medical Assistance; some recipients of MinnesotaCare may also qualify.
- Includes: professional nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other services
Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
- Eligibility: current medical assistance recipient, and qualifies for supportive services.
- Includes: help with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
This page was last updated on: 01/23/2007
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