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Assisted Living Waiver Program | Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging

1 Acy Ave., Jackson, OH 45640

Eligibility

Must be an Ohio resident and age 21 or older. Must either reside in a nursing home or be a resident of an assisted living facility in Ohio for at least six months. Must be Medicaid-eligible and must have a minimum monthly income (agency will review amount) since participants are expected to pay room and board costs established by the state. Must be able to live in a room alone and be able to live independently enough for intermediate level of care. Must be able to have all care needs safely met in a residential care facility. Serves Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton County.

Required documents

May need to provide additional documentation. Any exceptions will be explained at intake.

Hours

Varies.
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Application process

Call M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm for phone screening and to schedule an assessment. Staff will complete any necessary paperwork to change Medicaid. Or go to website or email anytime for information.

Fees

Resident must pay fee for room and board, up to a minimum amount that changes yearly. If monthly income is higher than required minimum for room and board, individual will be required to pay additional fees to the facility for services. Medicaid pays the facility any remaining costs for care, and allows a small amount to the resident for personal cash expenses.

Service area

Vinton County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Pike County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio

Description

Provides funds to cover the cost of care in an assisted living center for those who require a residential setting but not the services of a nursing home. (Does not cover medication, co-pays, or services such as a visiting nurse.) Assisted living facilities must have agreed to accept this reimbursement, and must be certified by this agency. Participants pay standard room and board costs.

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Providing organization

Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging

Plans, coordinates, educates, funds and advocates for the delivery of a range of services that address and enhance the ability of older persons and those of any age living with a disability to maintain high levels of health, productivity and independence.