The Choices for Care Program Provides:

• Choices for long term care services
• Eligibility criteria and costs for in home and community based services
• General information on nursing facility care

We are the only agency providing this service in Barrington, Hanover, Palatine and Wheeling Townships.

How it works

A free consultation and assessment is provided by a professional Case Manager to all individuals prior to admission into a nursing home.

This assessment is known as the Universal Pre-Admission Screening and is required for all stays at a nursing home whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term stays.

The Case Manager will come to your home, or if you are in the hospital, he or she will visit you there.

The purpose of this assessment is to assure that placement into a nursing home is the most appropriate and affordable choice for the person who needs care.

Case Managers will ask questions about your ability to perform certain tasks such as:

• Cleaning
• Shopping
• Preparing Meals
• Managing Medications
• Managing Finances
• Getting around the house

The Case Manager will also ask some questions to help assess any memory difficulties.

The above information will help:

• Identify your needs
• Inform you about different kinds of available care
• Assist you in deciding which type of care is best for you

How Much Does it Cost?

• Choices for Care provides a free consultation and assessment
• Costs for the actual services you choose will vary
• Depending on your income and assets, you may be eligible for state and federal assistance to pay for some or all of your services

For more information please call our office at 847-253-5500.