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Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Inc.
34 Pearly Lane
Gardner, MA 01440
978-632-1230
800-382-7305
f: (978) 632-4513

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Home Assisted Living^TM

HOME ASSISTED LIVING^TM: Group Adult Foster Care

Assisted Living Program for the Elderly and Disabled

Our Home Assisted Living^TM Program is designed to promote client independence and restore or maintain physical and emotional well-being to prevent or postpone long-term placement or alternative living arrangements for qualified persons living in elderly or handicapped housing. 

The program provides a comprehensive service plan that includes collaborative nursing, medical social work and personal care assistant (PCA) services in conjunction with other community-based programs as needed. The program, which is also the Group Adult Foster Care Program offered through MassHealth, services areas in both North Central and North Quabbin areas.

PROGRAM SERVICES

One of our registered nurses develops, implements and supervises an individualized care plan and visits every other month to provide the following:

• General health review (vital signs, weight, mental status, etc.)
• Compliance with medications and medical appointments
• Home safety check
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supervision
• Educational needs
• Supplemental nursing visits as appropriate
• Referrals to other community based programs

Daily PCA (Personal Care Assistant) visits include:

• Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting, as well as other individual needs
• Supervision of medications
• Assistance in maintaining a clean and safe living environment
• Assistance with homemaking tasks including laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation and assistance with money management

Medical social services are provided to assist with accessing additional community resources including:

• Medical and non-medical transportation
• Long-term planning options
• Month-to-month financial tasks
• Completing new and renewal applications for entitled services
• Supportive counseling to maintain well-being

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Our Home Assisted Living^TM Program is a solution that can help clients and their families minimize disruption in their lives while providing the stability and assistance that is crucial to the well-being of the client.

The client benefits from:

• An individualized plan of care overseen by a nurse and medical social worker
• Personalized services within the client's own apartment
• Restoration of physical and emotional well-being
• Promotion and maintenance of independence

The family benefits from:

• A cost-effective care option
• "Peace of mind" and less disruption for the working family members
• Respite, support, and education
• Coordination of care with other community-based programs
• Access to counseling and case management

Program Eligibility:

• Individuals over the age of 22, who have a medical condition needing daily assistance or supervision with personal care and home management.
• Qualifying diagnoses may include chronic, debilitating medical or mental health issues.
• Applicants must have Medicaid (MassHealth) or the ability to privately pay for services.
• Applicants must live in an approved site with a current contract with the Gardner VNA.

Service Locations:

Home Assisted Living services are provided to qualified applicants living in an approved elderly/handicapped apartment complex within our service area. Approved complexes include:

 

 

 

Payment Methods:

• MassHealth covers the services provided within the Home Assisted Living Program. 
• Private Pay rates are available. 
• The participant is responsible for paying his/her rent and other incidentals required to maintain independent living.

Referrals:

Any individual can make a referral to the program.

Office Hours:

7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday

How to Contact Us:

Nancy Brooks, LICSW

Program Coordinator
(978) 632-1230 or (800) 382-7305, ext. 3057 (Voice Mail is confidential)
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For more information about the Gardner VNA and our services, please contact us, or for more immediate assistance, call 978-632-1230