CCSP (Community Care Services Program)

The Right Services - At the Right Time - In the Right Place

Helps seniors and individuals of all ages with disabilities remain in their own homes or in the community, as an alternative to a nursing home

Assists caregivers who need help in caring for their loved one

The Community Care Services Program is a Medicaid Waiver Program offering an array of services to help persons stay in the community. It serves individuals with limited incomes and resources and is a very cost effective program in comparison to nursing home care. It is similar to the SOURCE Waiver program, but does not require an individual to use a specific primary care physician. The services include:

Adult Daycare
Emergency Response Systems
Personal Support Service, which includes assistance with bathing, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, meal preparation and respite
Home Delivered Meals
Skilled Nursing Service
Out of Home Respite Care
Alternative Living Services, which provides meals, personal care and supervision in an receive services through CCSP

To receive services through CCSP, an individual must: Be eligible or potentially eligible for Medicaid Have a physical impairment that causes limitations with self-care and which would meet the criteria for a nursing home level of care (this can include dementia) Have approval for participation in the program by a physician Have health and personal needs that can be met safely in the community and within established cost limits Depending on an individual’s income, they may be expected to pay a portion of the cost of services, and there may be a waiting list as well.