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Services
What Services Are Provided? Assessment: A staff member from the Case Coordination Unit (CCU) makes the first visit to the home. This visit is necessary to formulate a service plan. The CU refers the client to Tri-County Opportunities Council who is responsible for client care.
Homemakers: Trained, responsible personnel offer support to clients, which includes meal preparation, personal care, tasks of a non-medical nature, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and transportation to local medical facilities.
Who Is Eligible? Clients interested in receiving services should: · Live in Carroll, Lee, Ogle or Whiteside counties in Illinois · Be 60 years of age or older · Be a US citizen or legal alien
All services are available on a private pay basis for clients not meeting the income guidelines—regardless of age.
How Are Services Obtained? Persons may inquire about services by contacting Tri-County Opportunities Council in Rock Falls. Clients are also referred for services by: · Case coordination units · Hospital social workers · Doctors · Nurses · Health Departments · Information and referral services · Clergy · Friends · Clients
The Homemaker staff at Tri-County Opportunities is available for referrals Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Services by Homemakers are provided Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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