Scott County. Resource. Directory

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1 Scott County Resource Directory

2 The Scott County Senior Resource Directory will provide you with descriptions of services designed to meet the continuing needs of our senior population. Following each description is a list of service providers as well as resource numbers and/or web sites for each option. Scott County does not assume responsibility for endorsing the providers listed. This is not an all-inclusive list as the depth of senior services is vast and constantly changing. Consumers may consult the Yellow Pages Directory, United Way 211 or Scott County Health and Human Services at for additional resources. Scott County Health and Human Services is committed to assisting the seniors of Scott County to remain active and well-informed in making lifestyle choices and changes. The following is an index of the services identified in this directory. Page Adult Day Services... 1 Adult Learning/Senior Clubs... 2 Assessments... 3 Caregiver Resources/Support Groups Financial/Health Insurance/Legal... 3 Helping Organizations... 5 Hospice Home Health Care... 7 Housing Independent Living Facility... 9 Assisted Living Facility Residential Care Facility Skilled Nursing Facility Memory Care Facility Information Referral Medical Equipment/Supplies Safety/Lifelines Senior Dining/Nutrition Transportation Volunteer Opportunities... 3

3 Adult Day Services Adult day services are community-based centers designed to meet the needs of adults who may be experiencing a decrease in physical, mental and/or social functioning. Adult day services are comprehensive, nonresidential programs that provide a variety of health, social and related support services in a structured setting. Supported services provided by each adult day program may vary. Services may include: skilled nursing, liaison with physicians, medication administration, incontinence management, personal care assistance, bathing, transportation, beauty shop, breakfast and lunch, rehabilitative therapies, foot care. Participants attend on a planned basis. While at the center, adults will experience a comprehensive, therapeutic social recreation program designed to meet their individual needs. Participants find purpose and develop friendships with peers, allowing them to remain more independent and be a vital part of the larger community. Adult day centers also provide the much-needed respite for the caregiver. The cost of these services varies from center to center. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For additional information Minnesota Adult Day Services Adult Day Care Providers serving Scott County Ebenezer Ridges Golden Time Adult Day Care MS Achievement Center MVR Adult Day Services Open Circle Adult Day Care Prairie Adult Care - Eden Prairie Touching Lives Adult Day Services Savage

4 Adult Learning Opportunities / Senior Clubs / Volunteer Opportunities / Senior Employment Adult Learning/Recreational Program Opportunities Belle Plaine Community Services Jordan Community Education New Prague Community Education Prior Lake-Savage Community Education Fax Scott County Library System click on County Services and then click on Library Shakopee Community Education click on Community Education Shakopee Parks and Recreation (TTY) click on Parks and Recreation University of MN Extension Service Senior Clubs Belle Plaine Cardinal Ridge Jordan Schule Haus New Market Library New Prague (Meals on Wheels, City Hall) Prior Lake Club Prior Savage Savage Social Club Shakopee Shakopee Senior Citizens Club Marlys Flanigan 2

5 Volunteer Opportunities CAP Agency Catholic Charities Prior Lake-Savage Area Jenny Nagy Scott County Volunteer Office Jane Wiley click on register to volunteer Also local Schools and Libraries Senior Employment Scott County Senior Employment Program Scott County Work Force Center Senior Companion Program Assessments Long Term Care Consultations and PCA assessments help people make decisions about long-term care needs. This service uses the expertise of social workers and nurses to help people stay in their homes by helping them find resources to make it possible. Scott County Home and Community Care Financial Resources / Legal Services / Advocacy / Insurance Financial Resources CAP Agency (energy assistance, weatherization, clothing) Scott County Health and Human Services Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare Peace Center Senior LinkAge Line MN Department of Human Services click on Aging 3

6 RxConnect (reduced cost medications if financially eligible) Reverse Mortgages AARP National Center for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Reverse Mortgage Specialist, Wells Fargo-Shakopee Legal Assistance Office of the Attorney General Senior Legal Assistance Disability Linkage Line Southern MN Regional Legal Services (free legal info/advice for 60+ who meet income guidelines) Scott County Law Library FREE Family Law Clinic. Second Monday of each month, 4-6 pm. One-on-one 30 minute clinic with a pro bono attorney to answer questions regarding family law issues. Pre-registration is required call Divorce Clinic Do-it-yourself Divorce clinic. To be screened for eligibility, call Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services at or Advocacy MN Office of Health Facilities Complaints (consumer protection in health care facilities) MN Senior Federation (statewide organization of seniors who are active in legislative matters) Office of Ombudsmen for Older Minnesotans (investigates consumer concerns relating to hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies) AARP - American Association for Retired Persons (advocacy and support for seniors) Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA)

7 Health Insurance Health Insurance Counseling Program (counseling to compare Medicare, supplemental, and long-term care insurance policies; information on Medicare, Medical Assistance, health insurance, long term care insurance, etc; assist people with appeals and claims) Health Plan Information Center (HPIC) MN State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare Part A Medicare Part B Medicare Part D, Senior LinkAge Line Helping Organizations AARP Alcoholics Anonymous Alzheimer s Association American Diabetes Association American Heart Association Arthritis Foundation Minnesota Chapter Associated Clinic of Psychology CAP Agency Courage Center Lutheran Social Services Minnesota Network on Abuse in Later Life 5

8 MN State Services for Blind and Visually Handicapped Minnesota Stroke Association Moving (planning, coordinating and packing/unpacking) Gentle Transitions Rose s Daughters National MS Society, MN Chapter (Multiple Sclerosis) Parkinson s Association of MN Struthers Parkinson s Center Scott County Mental Health Center Senior LinkAge Line Shakopee Community Education Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women Social Security Administration Veterans Assistance Scott County Veterans Service (assistance with government forms, medical care, financial, adult day, skilled nursing, etc.) Veterans Linkage Line Telephone Equipment Distribution Program (Loans phone equipment on a long-term basis to people who are hard of hearing, deaf, speech or mobility impaired. Income based eligibility.) Vision Loss Resources Home and Community Based Waiver Programs The Elderly Waiver (EW) and Alternative Care (AC) programs fund certain home and community-based services for eligible persons age 65 and older. Both programs require that eligible persons meet the level of care provided in a nursing home but choose to reside in the community. The Elderly Waiver program requires that the person be on medical assistance and the Alternative Care is a cost sharing program that helps seniors make the best use of the resources they have. To determine if you qualify for these programs, you must request a Long Term Care Consultation by contacting: Scott County Home and Community Care

9 Home Care (Non-medical) Non-Medical Home Care focuses on assisting the elderly individual to remain independent. Services may include assistance with personal cares such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and/or housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, companionship and incidental transportation. Non-Medical home care services can also help seniors adjust to life at home after hospitalization, often assisting with the maintenance of a prescribed exercise/rehabilitation program. Services from a nonmedical home care agency are generally provided on an hourly basis. Home Care (Medical) Home Health Care services cover a broad range of services including: skilled professional and paraprofessional services (nursing and rehabilitation therapies), hightech pharmacy services provided and/or delivered to your home. In order to be covered by health insurance, most services must be ordered by your physician and must be medically necessary to maintain or improve your health condition. Generally, home health services are initiated when an elder is no longer able to care for him/herself due to recent changes in their health status. Often a physician, nurse, hospital discharge planner, or case manager suggests obtaining professional help at home to assist with your health care needs. Medical home health care services are generally provided on a visit basis rather than an hourly basis. Assistance in choosing the right home health care agency can be found at: (Senior LinkAge Line) Home Care Providers Abbey Care Choice Accurate Home Care Aging Services for Communities (non-medical only) All Home Health, Inc. (non-medical only) Alliance Health Care Amerimed Home Health Care (non-medical only) Best Care Home Health, Inc

10 Comfort Care Nursing Services Community Home Health Custom Care, LLC Fairview Home Care Good Samaritan Home Health Heart to Hands Home Care Heartland Home Care, Hospice, and I.V. Care Home Health Care Inc Home Instead Senior Care (non-medical only) International Quality Home Care Intrepid USA MN Independent Living Services MVR Homecare, Inc. (non-medical only) My Brother s Keeper (non-medical only) Prairie River Home Care Recover Health, Inc Ridgeview Home Health Services Right at Home (non-medical only) River Valley HC, Inc Superior Home Care (non-medical only) Superior Home Health Care

11 Housing Independent Living Facilities The first decision to be made is do I want rental or ownership? The decision properly made should be based on health, assets and needs. Elders and their families need to be aware of the variety of options available. Rental options Market Rate Rental offers properties at the prevailing price in the community. A lease is signed that states the monthly rent for a period of time. These units fall into two categories: independent and independent with services. Services may include meals, laundry and cleaning. Ask what is included in the rent? Be very specific with your questions (example: Is there a full time activities director?) Always ask the costs. Campus style complexes offer a Continuum of Care that may include assisted living and memory care located on the campus. This choice offers convenient access to added services as health care needs change. Subsidized Apartment Rental is based on the gross income of the prospective tenant. There are many different programs offered for elders. It can take time for apartments to open up and waiting lists are long. Plan ahead to get qualified, especially for county programs. Ownership: Condominiums and Cooperatives Condominium ownership allows the resident to hold a title to the property they live in while the common property is held jointly. Association fees are collected to cover maintenance costs for the common property. Cooperative ownership involves residents purchasing shares of the housing corporation who own and operate the property. The property is not owned outright. Both condominiums and cooperatives have association fees. Ask all questions on costs. What is and is not included in these fees? Are there any services available at an additional cost? What will suit my lifestyle needs? Remember, what is a great decision at 65 may change at 80. Assistance in choosing the right housing option can be found at: Aging Service of Minnesota

12 Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) Independent Living Facilities Belle Plaine Kingsway Retirement Living Jordan Brentwood Court 55+ Apts New Prague Phillip s Square Queen s Court Prior Lake Creekside Commons Keystone Communities of Prior Lake McKenna Crossing Savage The Hamilton Glendale Place Shakopee River City Apartments Northridge Court Subsidized Housing Belle Plaine Cardinal Ridge Apartments Jordan Schule Haus New Prague Halter Creek Apartments Liberty Park Millpond Prior Lake Prior Manor

13 Savage Lynn Court Shakopee Levee Drive Apartments Village Apartments/Management Office CAP AGENCY The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals and families of all ages living in Scott, Carver, and Dakota Counties. For more information on the follow programs for Seniors, and other CAP Agency programs, contact CAP Agency at and/or visit our web site at Senior Dining Home Delivered Meals CHORE Weatherization Thrift Store Emergency Services Energy Assistance Food Shelf Information and Referral Housing Volunteer Opportunities Assisted Living Facilities Assisted Living or Housing with Services providers are senior developments that offer services and support with daily living activities. Providers vary greatly in their costs, what services they offer, and level of supervision they provide. When searching for assisted living services it is best to compare prices, staffing, and features along with their ability to allow the resident to age in place. Services and level of care features may include personal assistance, meals, laundry/linen service, 24-hour emergency response system, transportation and organized social/ recreational activities. Services may or may not be included with rent. Because prices and features vary, it is important to check with the provider and be aware of what is included and what extra fees may be. 11

14 For additional information Assisted Living Federation of America Assisted Living Facilities All Saints Senior Living (Shakopee) Assured Care (Prior Lake) Augustana Emerald Crest (Shakopee) Community Assisted Living (Shakopee) Keystone Communities of Prior Lake Kingsway Retirement Living (Belle Plaine) Mala Strana Assisted Living (New Prague) McKenna Crossing (Prior Lake) Oak Terrace (Jordan) The Gardens at St. Gertrude s (Shakopee) The Lodge on Natchez (Elko) Valleyview of Jordan, LCC Residential Care Homes Adult Foster Care, Board and Lodging with Services, Assisted Living Home Care Provider Residential care homes include 3 different licenses but all provide living arrangements and services for a small group of residents in a home setting in a residential neighborhood. Services include 24-hour supervised living, care, companionship, etc. Community Assisted Living

15 Harvest House (Shakopee) Holmes Place (Shakopee) REM River Bluff (Shakopee) REM Hiawatha (Shakopee) Skilled Nursing Facilities America s health care system relies on nursing homes to fill a special niche in the Continuum of Care. Nursing homes provide skilled care and custodial care to seniors who are no longer appropriate to remain living in their home independently. The number of beds in a nursing home can range from approximately 20 to 500. For additional information American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Care Providers of Minnesota Ombudsman for Older Adults Nursing Homes Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley Auburn Manor (Chaska) The Lutheran Home (Belle Plaine) Friendship Manor (Shakopee) Mala Strana (New Prague) St. Gertrude s Health & Rehabilitation Center (Shakopee) Veterans Home (Minneapolis)

16 Memory Care Many providers of senior care address the needs of people with dementia and Alzheimers. However, there are facilities and agencies that specialize in meeting the needs of those with memory loss. Specialized programming, security systems to safeguard residents, dementia specific employee training are some features found with these providers. Check with the provider about what is included in the daily rate and what services require additional fees. For additional information Alzheimer s Association Memory Care Providers Assisted Living/Residential Care Homes All Saints Senior Living (Shakopee) Augustana Emerald Crest (Shakopee) Keystone Communities (Prior Lake) Kingsway Retirement Living (Belle Plaine) Mala Strana (New Prague) McKenna Crossing (Prior Lake) Oak Terrace (Jordan) Valleyview Assisted Living, LCC (Jordan) Adult Day Care providers Prairie Adult Care Touching Lives Adult Day Services Savage Information and Referral Sources Catholic Charities

17 Disability Linkage Line (information and referral for individuals of all ages) Geriatric Care Managers (health and human professionals work privately with families to assist the older adult and family to create a plan to meet the elder s needs) Minnesota Help (Comprehensive online human services database which includes government agencies, for profit and not-for-profit agencies. Sponsored by the MN Department of Human Services and MN Board on Aging.) National Eldercare Locator Line (Locates services throughout the country by zip code) Parish Nurse Programs (check with area churches to locate parish nurse) Senior LinkAge Line (connects seniors and their families to services within MN by zip code) Scott County Health & Human Services United Way Call (Help finding community resources. Information available Hmong, Spanish, and Somali speaking. Russian speaking: ) Caregiver Resources Alzheimers Association Helpline (list of metro area support groups) Caregiver Minnesota Catholic Charities Caregiver Support Program Family Caregiving Center (University of MN) (Education and consultations for family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer s and related diseases.) Family Caregiver Alliance 15

18 MN Board on Aging National Family Caregiver s Association Today s Caregiver Magazine click on Caregiver Support Groups Prairie Adult Care Mayo Clinic Health Systems, New Prague (Previously Queen of Peace Hospital) St. Francis Regional Medical Center Hospice Hospice is about living! Hospice care is appropriate when the focus of care is on comfort and no longer on cure. This is an approach of care that emphasizes quality of life with a limited life expectancy. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death; it affirms life and regards dying as a normal process. The hospice program stresses human values that go beyond the physical needs, which also includes, psycho-social and spiritual care to the individual and their family. Bereavement support is available to family and friends as well. Hospice care is a covered benefit under Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance plans and many other payer sources. MN Hospice Organization (Provides information regarding hospice programs & Medicare Hospice Benefit.) Allina Hospice and Palliative Care (Medicare certified) Fairview Home Care and Hospice (Medicare certified) Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice Lodge on Natchez (In-patient hospice in home-like setting) N.C. Little Memorial Hospice (Edina) (In-patient hospice in home-like setting. Private pay only.) Ridgeview Home Health Services

19 Medical Supplies and Equipment Medical equipment and supplies for in-home use may be rented or purchased (for example: walker, grab bars, wheelchair, incontinence supplies, etc). Medical Supplies & Equipment Providers Access Lifts, Inc ActivStyle, Inc Merwin Home Medical Allina Medical Equipment Anodyne, Inc APA Medical Equipment Apria Health Care Cummings Mobility Van Modifications CW Health Care, Inc Fairview Home Medical Goodwill Easter Seals (loan or donate medical equipment) Lifeline Coordinating Services, Inc Liberty Oxygen and Medical Equipment Metro Medical Paul s Grab Bars Priced Right Medical

20 Reliable Medical Ridgeview Home Medical Rollx Vans Associated SK Medical, Inc Safety/Lifeline Programs that provide telephone check-ins or devices that can be worn by persons to access help in an emergency or other security measures include: Fairview Lifeline Methodist Hospital Lifeline Mayo Clinic Health Systems, New Prague (Previously Queen of Peace Hospital) WH Security Project Lifesaver Good Samaritan Home Health or VRI Nutrition Programs Senior Dining, Meals on Wheels, Grocery Shopping Services, Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors, Food Shelves Senior Dining nutritious / low cost meals in a group setting. CAP Agency Belle Plaine Cardinal Ridge Apartments CAP Agency Jordan Schule Haus Apartments CAP Agency New Prague City Hall CAP Agency Prior Lake Prior Manor Meals on Wheels: Meals delivered to homebound people Belle Plaine

21 CAP Agency Jordan Mobile Meals of Shakopee Savage Meals on Wheels of NW Dakota County CAP Agency New Prague and surrounding area CAP Agency Prior Lake NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Programs for seniors) Free food for seniors who meet income guidelines Store to Door Groceries delivered to your door Food Shelf CAP Agency, Shakopee Mom s Meals Fresh meals delivered to your door Transportation Mobility often becomes a subject for concern as health issues increase. Transportation options for seniors vary within Scott County communities. Scott & Carver County Smart Link Transit Wheelchair accessible bus service is available to citizens for shopping, appointments, adult day programs, etc. Espeland Van Services Prior Lake and New Prague ADA Service (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transportation services for individuals who have received certification through the Metro Mobility Service Center and who are traveling to or from eligible Scott and Carver County Communities. Riders must obtain certification prior to using this service. To request an ADA Certification application call: To schedule an ADA ride: Scott County Veterans Services AmeriCare Mobility Van (New Prague only) Health Partners Medical rides/members only 19

22 Medica Medical rides/ members only TLC Special Transportation N o t e s Gen 0009 Rev 8/13/14 20