In-Home Services
The Shannon County Health Center provides In-Home Services, sometimes called Personal Care and Homemaker Chore services, to any eligible residents of Shannon County.
What are In-Home Services?
The goal of the In-Home Services Program is to assist clients with meeting their physical needs, enabling them to remain in their own homes as long as possible.
Our professional aides help you with a variety of tasks depending on your needs. We provide services ranging from meal preparation to bathing, personal care activities, and more.
Reimbursement
These services are authorized by the Mo. Dept. of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and are reimbursed using two major funding sources:
- Medicaid (Title XIX of the Social Security Act) through MHD; and
- Social Services Block Grant/General Revenue (SSBG/GR) through DHSS
Services may also be reimbursed through the following sources:
- Veteran’s Administration (must be approved by VA); and
- Private pay (self-pay)
Our Services
The four basic services provided by our agency include:
Personal Care
Assistance with activities of daily living which may include:
- Meal preparation and clean-up
- Making bed and changing bed sheets
- Bathing and other personal care activities
Homemaker
General household activities which may include:
- Meal preparation and clean-up
- Cleaning kitchen counters and appliances
- Cleaning bathroom fixtures
- Laundry
- Floor care, dusting and tidying the home
- Shopping for essential items such as groceries and medications
Respite
Provides temporary relief for the caregiver of a dependent adult and may include:
- Supervision, providing personal oversight of the client during the service period
- Companionship
- Minor personal care and/or chores
- Light meal preparation and clean-up
Nurse Visits
Health services provided by a skilled nurse which may include:
- Medication set-up
- Nail care
- Monitor client condition
How Do I Start Receiving In-Home Services?
To get started, first fill out the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Referral Form Online.
Once you’ve submitted a referral form and received approval, call Jessie Plunk to get started!
We’ll take good care of you.
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To start the referral process, use the HCBS Online Form
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If you are already approved, contact Jessie Plunk
at 573-226-3914 or 800-777-3915!
We’re Accepting Job Applications!
If you are interested in a job as a Personal Care Aide with our agency, please complete the online application below!
