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Senior Housing
ADULT FOSTER HOME
CERTIFICATION
| Adult Foster Home Certification is provided by WRAAA to individuals who are
willing to share their home and family life with an aged, blind or elderly
adult. On-going technical assistance, special training programs and support are
also offered to caregivers by WRAAA. |
| Adult Foster Homes, which provide residential care and supervision to one or
two individuals, are located throughout our five county area.
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Obtaining a medical form verifying physical health of the
caregiver, adult family members and any alternate caregivers
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Verifying the caregiver's income to be stable and sufficient
without relying on the RSS payments
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Completing a fire safety inspection by the local fire prevention
officer
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Maintaining a clean, safe and secure environment
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Establishing a plan for emergency coverage and maintaining an
approved first aid kit.
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Providing private and suitable bedroom(s) with adequate space,
closet and dresser and proper ventilation.
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Verifying home ownership or securing a rental agreement for two
years
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Attending six hours of relevant training each year
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Understanding of all caregiver responsibilities, RSS rules and
Resident Rights
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Ability to work with Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA)
and the Resident State Supplement (RSS) Case
Manager
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SUPPORTIVE SERVICE
COORDINATION
Supportive Service Coordination is
a program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the Ohio
Housing Finance Agency and provides Supportive Service Coordinators in three
senior housing complexes in our service area.
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| The Coordinators provide a wealth of information and support to the
residents who are aging in place. Assistance can vary from completing medical
claim forms, to linking to community services or consulting on a variety of
issues. |
| The program's success warrants WRAAA's continued efforts to secure funds for
the expansion of the Supportive Service Coordination Program to other housing
complexes lacking this service.
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Resource Guides on Housing
Safe and affordable housing is vital to the independence of many older
persons. At the WRAAA we are committed to educating and informing older
persons, their families and professional of the housing options within their
community. The WRAAA has recently developed three resources that provide
clarification on the various housing options in the continuum of long term care
as well as to educate the consumer about current housing availability and
service terms. For more information, call (216) 621-8010 or 1-800-626-7277 Ext.
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The Resource Guide for Older Adults and their families with
listings for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Medina Counties.
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A comprehensive resource designed to help older persons and their families
to navigate the difficult waters of long term care. It contains reliable
information to help you tap into the wealth of service and resources in our
community.
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The Housing Options for Older Persons Directory for Cuyahoga,
Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina Counties.
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A complete listing of housing options from independent living to nursing
home facilities within our five county area. This directory also contains the
definitions of the most commonly used terms in housing, suggestions on how to
determine if a facility is appropriate and identifies organizations that may be
helpful to you when deciding on a particular
facility.
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Supportive Housing for Older Persons in Cuyahoga County, Geauga,
Lake, Lorain an Medina Counties.
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A guide to the facilities which provide apartment/units with supportive
services. This is the fastest growing segment of the housing arena as it allows
individuals to maintain independence and dignity within a residential setting.
There are a number of different models under the umbrella term of "assisted
living'. This directory attempts to identify the services and amenities
available within each facility as well as to provide a checklist that could be
beneficial in making an educated
decision.
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"Guide to the Energy Maze"
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A directory of programs that helps with home heating bills, weatherization
and reducing energy use. Also a Spanish version.
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TERMS USED IN OHIO
HOUSING
| AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA): PSA 10-A Area Agency on Aging
plans, coordinates and advocates for services to meet the needs of the persons
aged 60 and over residing in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties.
One of twelve area agencies designated by the Ohio Department of Aging to
provide federal and state funds for older adult services in Ohio, PSA 10-A plans
and contracts for services for seniors in the northeastern Ohio area.
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ADULT CARE FACILITY (ACF): A licensed housing facility
which provides accommodations and supervision for 3 - 16 unrelated adults, at
least three of whom are provided personal care services. Facilities are licensed
in the State of Ohio by the Ohio Department of Health.
| Adult Family Home: An adult care facility (AFC) which
provides accommodations to 3 - 5 unrelated adults, supervision, and personal
care services to at least three individuals.* |
| Adult Group Home: An adult care facility (ACF) which
provides accommodations to 6 - 16 unrelated adults, supervision, and personal
care services to at least three individuals.*
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| ADULT FOSTER HOMES: A residence which will provide
accommodations, supervision and personal care services to 1 - 2 unrelated
adults. Adult Foster Homes will be certified by the Area Agency on Aging in
those counties under its jurisdiction, in accordance with rules for
certification established by the Ohio Department of Aging.*
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| ASSISTED LIVING: A marketing term used by a housing
facility that may combine apartment-style living with supportive services,
designed to help other adults live in an independent setting for as long as
possible. Assisted living units include private bedrooms, cooking areas,
bathrooms, lockable doors and individual temperature controls. Supportive
services include: housing assistance, (meal preparaion, housekeeping, laundry,
and transportation); personal care (assistance with walking, bathin and
dressing); routine nursing services (administration of medications, special
diets and certain dressing changes that may need to be provided within the
current scope of the law allowing such provision of 120 days of skilled nursing
services) service coordination, health monitoring and specialty providers.
Facilities are licensed as Residential Care Facilities in the State of Ohio by
the Ohio Department of Health. |
| BOARD & CARE: A broad term used around the country to
describe a home which provides shelter and services to an unspecified number of
residents, usually a private home operated by the owner; in contrast to a
boarding house (room), board and care homes usually provide "care" for the
residents; if personal care is provided to residents in Ohio the facility is
required to be certified or licensed. |
| CONGREGATE: Independent rental housing facilities in which
"hotel" services are included in the monthly rental fee and lease agreement.
Services usually include a meal program served in a congregate setting with
other residents, and may include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and
other services, but not supervision or personal care.
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| CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC): An
accreditation given to a retirement community that typically contains a number
of different living arrangements from independent to skilled on one campus
development. CCRC's often require the payment of an entrance fee or endowment in
exchange for a promise of continuing care to the resident for prescribed period
usually the life of the resident. CCRC's will arrange for nursing care or
provide it on campus. |
| HOME EQUITY CONVERSION: A term referring to a variety of
plans designed to help older homeowners use the equity in their homes without
requiring them to move. The three main types of home equity conversions are:
sale-lease-backs, reverse mortgages, and deferred payment loans.
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| HUD (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT):
Federal resources that provide information, funding, technical assistance and
enforcement of federal housing development programs. Programs include rental
assistance, mortgage insurance, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME,
Section 202 (Elderly Housing), and others. |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING: Rental housing without services
included in the rent; although services may be available to the residents at
additional cost. Many independent living facilities offer amenities which are
appealing to the older adults. |
| MHA OR PHA (METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY OR PUBLIC
HOUSING AUTHORITY): Operated by a board of directors appointed
by local and state officials, MHA's receive funds from the federal and state
governments to develop, manage and operate public housing and subsidized housing
units within their jurisdiction. Public assistance, Social Security, SSI and
retirement are the major sources of income for tenants occupying these units.
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| PERSONAL CARE SERVICES: Services including, but not limited
to, assisting residents with activities of daily living; assisting residents
with the self administration of medication; preparing special diets in
accordance with the instructions of a physician or a licensed dietitian, other
than complex therapeutic diets. If a facility provides one of these services, it
shall be considered as providing personal care services.
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| RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS REST HOME): A
facility licensed by the Ohio Department of Health to provide accommodations for
17 or more unrelated adults and personal care services for three or more of
those residents; or accommodations and personal care services for three or more
residents, and supervision of special diets of the administration of medication
to at least one resident.* |
| RETIREMENT COMMUNITY: A grouping of housing facilities for
older adults which includes multiple levels of living options, including:
independent, congregate, personal assistance, and in some cases skilled nursing
care. Residents may or may not pay an endowment fee to obtain services to suit
their changing needs. Facilities are often arranged in a campus setting and are
similar to CCRC's but lack the accreditation.
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| REVERSE MORTGAGE: An arrangement where a lender makes
monthly payments to the homeowner in an amount based on the age and health of
the homeowner, the term of the loan, and the value of the home. Payments may be
for a set period or for as long as they live in the home; some plans also offer
a line of credit so the homeowner can use the money only when they need it. In
most plans, the homeowner retains title to the home, and need not repay any of
the money until he/she moves or dies. |
| SECTION 8: A federal supplement program; applicants must be
a family, or individual at least 62 years old or disabled. Income limits are set
by HUD, but are generally 80 percent of the area median income. Eligible
applicants must pay 30 percent of their monthly income towards housing expenses.
Contact the local HUD office or the Public Housing Authority for additional
information. |
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