JEFFERSON COUNTY HOME MANAGEMENT UNIT | JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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.
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Physical 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
Fax
(315) 785-3342
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Fax
(315) 785-3342
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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
Fee
None
Eligibility
Medicaid-eligible individuals who require in-home assistance in order to stay in their home
Agency info
JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Provides basic income maintenance programs and social services to residents of Jefferson County, including Temporary Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, SNAP, and other financial assistance.