Jefferson County Home Management Unit
Jefferson County Home Management Unit
Responsible for authorizing personal care services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who require in-home assistance with housekeeping and/or personal care. Services provided include housekeeping chores, errands, laundry, meal preparation, assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming. Unit is also responsible for administering the Long Term Home Health Care Program, designed to meet the needs of the chronically ill and disabled person in their home.
Program Information
Eligibility: Medicaid-eligible individuals who require in-home assistance in order to stay in their home
Application Process: Services are authorized after a physician indicates the serves are medically necessary, and a nursing and social assessment indicates the services are appropriate to meet the client's needs
Required Documentation: Call for required documentation
Fees: None
Service Area: Jefferson County
Staff Contact:
Contact Info
Fax: 315-785-3342
Business Line: 315-785-3332
Website: https://co.jefferson.ny.us/SocialServices
Address: 250 Arsenal Street
Watertown NY 13601
Hours:
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Accessibility: Fully Accessible
Resources
This program is offered by the following agency: