Community Care Services--Mason County Health Department

The Community Care Program at Mason County Health Department strives to help older individuals remain independent. The program staff consists of trained community care aides.

Referral Sources

Senior Services of Central Illinois, Inc 1-800-252-2516.

An evaluation will be completed by a case manager. They will make a visit to your home to discuss your needs and to determine whether you qualify for the Community Care Program.

Criminal Background Checks

All new employees in the Community Care Program are required to submit to a fingerprint and/or fingerprint criminal background check through the Illinois State Police Department.

Client Eligibility for Community Care Program

Sixty Years of Age or Older
Resident of State of Illinois
U.S. Citizen or Legal Alien
Moderately Impaired
Meet Income Guidelines

Client Eligibility for Respite Relief Program

Sixty Years of Age or Older
Resident of State of Illinois and Mason County
U.S. Citizen
Unpaid Caregiver

Funding Sources
Our Programs Are Funded Through The Following Sources:

Department on Aging-Community Care Program-Referral Through Senior Services
Private Pay (As Openings Become Available)
Project Life Area Agency on Aging

Services-Non Medical for Community Care Program

Meal Planning/Preparation
Laundry
General Housekeeping
Personal Care
Shopping/Errands
Transportation/Escort

Services-Non Medical for Respite Relief Program

Reading
Writing Letters
Visiting
Assist with Personal Care
Act as Companion

Information and Assistance Program

This program strives to provide information and assistance to caregivers for the elderly regarding resources in the community.

Routine Screenings

Free Lipid, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screening (by appt. only)

The Staff

Marcia Chaney	Community Care Program Adminstrator
Shirley Albers	Community Care Program Supervisor

Mason County Health Department
Route 136 East
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2201

E-mail: mchd@grics.net