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Community Care Program (CCU) | Shawnee Health Service

6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Eligibility

Open to those who meet all of these requirements: - 60 years old or older - Are either U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens within the specific categories - Are residents of Illinois - Have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less (home, car, or personal furnishings are classified as exempt assets) - Have an assessed need for long term care (to be at risk for nursing facility placement as measured by the Determination of Need (DON) assessment)

Required documents

Varies Discussed during intake

Application process

Call for information or appointment or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Alexander County, IL
Franklin County, IL
Gallatin County, IL
Hardin County, IL
Jackson County, IL
Johnson County, IL
Massac County, IL
Perry County, IL
Pope County, IL
Pulaski County, IL
Saline County, IL
Union County, IL
Williamson County, IL

Description

Helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services. Services include:

- Comprehensive care coordination.

- Adult day services.

- In-home services (cleaning, meals, laundry, shopping/running errands, and personal hygiene).

- Emergency home response service.

- Automated medication dispenser service.

Providing organization

Shawnee Health Service

Provides comprehensive healthcare services.