Mills County, Iowa Public Health Office HCA Program provides home health aides to assist you in remaining independent in your home.

Home Care Aides are a valuable part of the home care team. We feel strongly about taking care of the people who live in our communities and improving the quality of life for our own neighbors and families. The GOAL of the Home Care Aide program is to assist individuals of all ages who are recovering from illness or surgery, experiencing long-term illness, or dealing with physical or mental limitations to remain safely in their own homes. Living at home can be less stressful, promote a speedier recovery, allow a productive life, boost morale, help your family stay close and be less expensive than staying in a health care facility.

HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES are provided by Medicare certified staff. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, they assist clients with personal care services such as bathing, shampooing, shaving, skin care, mouth care and linen changing. These activities must occupy the majority of a home health aides’ time in your home. The remainder of the time must be spent assisting with meal preparation or light housekeeping if these are assessed by the nurse to be necessary for care. Home Health Aides do not provide any heavy housecleaning. These services may be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Private Fees and Grant Funding. Sliding fee scale services are available for those who qualify.

HOMEMAKER SERVICES are provided to a variety of people in Mills County and include environmental services as well as social interaction. Homemaker activities and could include light household management, shopping/errands, laundry, assisting with budgeting/money management, food preparation, companionship and medical transportation. Respite care services are also available to assist the Primary Caregiver to leave the home for planned outings. Assisted Medical Transportation serves qualifying clients who are age 60+ that require assistance to travel to medical appointments. Transportation is limited to surrounding communities and is funded through grants from Southwest 8 Senior Services. Homemaker services are reimbursed by Medicaid Waivers, Private Fees and Grant Funding. Sliding fee scale services are available for those who qualify.

All services are provided to Mills County, Iowa, residents only.

SERVICES:

	Housekeeping
	Meal preparation
	Laundry
	Shopping & errands
	Budgeting / Money management
	Companionship
	Assistance with activities of daily living
	Personal care
	Individualized personal care plans
	Assisted Medical Transportation
	Respite care

	Medicare/Medicaid certified, affordable sliding-scale payments
	Dependable, highly-trained Medicare-certified staff
	CPR trained
	Bonded
	Attain maximum independence and quality of life
	Flexible scheduling
	Convenient and private
	Compassionate and friendly