What Is Adult Foster Care?
Adult home care or adult foster care offers an alternative to residential care for those who are unable to live on their own and require supervision or physical help with bathing, hygiene, walking, transferring, eating, or dressing. So, the people who need care can receive it in their own homes from their loved ones and friends.
Requirements for those in need of care:
- Are you unable to live alone due to a medical or mental condition?
- Is there a friend or family member who can take care of you?
- Do you have a medical or mental condition that prevents you from living alone?
- Do you have MassHealth?
- Do you live with your caregiver, or are you willing to move in with your caregiver? (Caregiver cannot be your spouse or legal guardian.)
- Do you require supervision or physical assistance with at least one of the following daily activities: walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath?
Does the friend or family member you care for:
- Have MassHealth?
- Live with you?
- Require supervision or physical assistance with at least one of the following daily activities: walking, bathing, dressing, toileting, or getting up from or down to a chair, couch, bed, toilet, or bath.
Adult Foster Care offers many benefits compared to other care options:
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- FREEDOM TO LIVE AT HOME
Living at home allows members to stick to their routines and participate in their community.
- PERSONALIZED CARE Especially beneficial for those with evolving health conditions such as diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease.
- LOWER COST Costs less than nursing homes or assisted living facilities and is often less expensive than in-home personal care services.
Eligible Participants or members
- Are 16 years of age or older.
- Have a physical or mental disability. Need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, ambulating, meal preparation, companionship, and supervision or transferring (such as getting in and out of bed).
- Are covered by MassHealth Standard, Senior Whole Health, CommonHealth, or other approved insurance providers.
- Must receive a referral and order for Adult Foster Care from their Primary Care Physician (PCP).