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Narrative

Any adult who has all of the following:

• a chronic medical or psycho/social condition, or a developmental disability and is unable to live alone
• need for assistance with at least one activity of daily living, (eg, bathing, dressing, toileting, moving between positions, ambulating, or eating.
• Enrolled in or eligible for MassHealth Standard, be enrolled in a Senior Care Option (SCO), or a One Care program.
• Personal motivation to participate in the care plan.

This program provides 24-hour family living for elderly persons and disabled adults who due to frailty, chronic illness or advanced age can no longer safely live alone. As an option to nursing homes or other forms of institutional care, Adult Family Care (AFC) helps those who require assistance but wish to continue living in a community-based setting.

Adult Family Care is funded in part by the MassHealth. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Service Types

• Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (Adult Foster Care)
• Home Care Corporation (Home Care)

Program Type

• Adult Foster Care

Populations Served

• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds