There are many reasons why an Arizona resident or family might find themselves in need of in-home support services. This could be to due reduced mobility, aging, disability, illness, or other special needs that require another person around to help out.
People in these situations often prefer in-home care over moving to a residential facility. In-home care allows you to continue to live a dignified and independent life at home. Although home care can sometimes be medical in nature, most people who receive home care have a caregiver visit to deliver range of non-medical services, including:
- Help with daily activities such as personal grooming, toileting, dressing, and hygiene
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Transference (help with sitting, standing, and lying down)
- Grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation
- Companionship and conversation
- Transport to and from events, appointments, and activities
Family and friends are the typical first support network for seniors or other people in need, but they do not always have the time, training, or money to provide the best level of care. That’s why people turn to in-home support services offered by the state. These programs provide funding and resources to help people afford the costs of in-home care and find suitable caregivers. This article explores the options for in-home support services in Arizona.
Government In-Home Support Services In Arizona
If you are eligible for Medicaid, you may be able to secure in-home support services through Arizona’s Medicaid program, called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). AHCCCS is the state’s largest medical insurance program, serving over 1.9 million Arizonans.
If you qualify for the AHCCCS, then you can get in-home care services paid for by Medicaid via a sub-program called the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS), which insures individuals age 65 and older who require nursing care. ALTCS also gives seniors the flexibility to choose their caregiver, under what is known as an “Agency of Choice” or “Self-Directed Attendant Care.”This can include employing family members as caregivers.
Problems With Government In-Home Support Services
Although government-provided in-home services are available in Arizona, it can be a struggle to deal with long waiting lists and complex applications. One way to make the process easier is to contact an established home care agency in Arizona that can assess your needs, take care of the insurance application for you, and organize a personalized care plan tailored to your requirements.
Nova Home Care Arizona offers comprehensive and high-quality in-home care services administered by well-trained and professional caregivers. We also provide training and salary for family caregivers, employing them as official caregivers for their loved ones and helping them secure Medicaid benefits.
Quality In-Home Care In Arizona
Choosing a home care agency gives the client or their family more control over their care and can be much faster than applying to government support programs. If you live in Arizona and think that you or a loved one may benefit from in-home care, start by contacting Nova Home Care. We provide professional, personalized in-home care services in the state of Arizona.
Our services are covered by Medicaid, and we work with the input of the client and their family members to create the best possible care plan for every client–treating them like our own family.
Contact us online or call 317-537-2490 for further information about how we can help you or your loved one live a safe, satisfying, and dignified life at home.