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Adult Services
Adult Services are designed
to allow an adult to remain in
the least restrictive setting and function as independently as possible by
providing supportive services. Adult Services are provided to adults age 18
and older who have a disability and to their families when appropriate.
Adult Services provided in Chesapeake are:
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COMPANION SERVICES |
Companion Services are available to income eligible and disabled adults who need help with basic daily living activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, bathing and dressing. A social worker will complete an assessment to determine if a person is eligible for companion services. There is no charge for the service if an individual is eligible. |
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NURSING |
Assessments provided for those citizens that are in need of nursing home placement or alternatives to nursing home placement when Medicaid payment is involved. A social worker and a public health nurse complete the screenings jointly to determine if the person meets criteria for nursing care. There is no charge for the screening. |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ASSESSMENTS |
Assessments are completed for persons needing to move into an assisted living facility and will be eligible for Auxiliary Grant payment to help with the cost of care in the facility. A social worker will complete the assessment to determine what level of care the individual requires. There is no charge for the assessment. |
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ADULT FOSTER CARE |
Adult foster care is an optional program that provides room, board and supervision and special services to an adult who has a physical or mental health need. Adult Foster Care is provided in private homes approved by Social Services. No more than three (3) persons can be cared for in an Adult Foster Home. A social worker will assess the need for Adult Foster Care and consider the availability of homes. |
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ADULT DAY CARE |
The purchase of services from approved providers for a portion of a 24-hour day. Adult Day Care services include personal supervision of the adult and promote social, physical and emotional well-being through companionship, self-education and leisure activities. This is an optional program for localities and Chesapeake has limited purchase funds for this program. |
What is the difference between an assisted living facility and a nursing home?
Assisted Living Facilities are licensed by the Virginia Department of
Social Services to provide care and maintenance to four or more adults.
ALF placement is appropriate when the adult is assessed to need assistance
with activities of daily living, administration of medication and/or supervision,
but does not require the level of care provided in a nursing facility.
Nursing Homes provide all of the assistance listed above in addition to
providing specialized nursing care. Nursing Homes are licensed by the
Virginia Department of Health.
What is a guardian?
A guardian is a court-appointed individual or agency who is given the authority to make decisions for an adult who is determined incapacitated and unable to make and carry-out their own decisions. A guardian makes decisions about where a person will live, the services they will receive, medical attention/procedures they will have and other aspects of their life. Anyone can petition the Circuit Court to be appointed guardian. Medical documentation regarding the adult’s incapacity is required.
What is a conservator?
A conservator is a court-appointed individual or agency who is given the authority to manage financial assets and property of an adult who is determined to be incapacitated and unable to manage their own affairs.
If
I apply for companion services how long will it take me to
get a provider?
There are several factors that must be considered in answering this question. The agency has 45 days from the date of application to determine eligibility for the requested services. The State only gives the agency a certain amount of money each year to pay for companion services. Once that money is spent, a waiting list for companion services must be established. Additionally, depending on where the customer lives in Chesapeake, it may take our staff longer to locate a companion provider to serve that area.
How do I become a Companion Provider or an Adult Foster Home Provider?
You
must contact the Adult Services Unit and speak with the social
worker that manages the Adult Provider Program. A potential
provider must obtain a TB skin test and consent to a Criminal
History check. An application must be completed. Approvals/certifications
are based on a set of criteria established by the Virginia
Department of Social Services.
To obtain additional information about Adult Services or to request services, please contact the Adult Services Unit at 382-2000.
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Adult Services
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Adult
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City of Chesapeake, Virginia