Consumer Directed Services (CDS) at Golden Heart Home Care may be provided by a professional caregiver or a family member that you choose. This program offers families the flexibility of care services such that it even allows clients to choose who cares for them.

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Consumer Direct Services may include but will not be limited to the following services:

• Transportation to Doctor’s Appointments

• General Symptom Monitoring

• Assistance with Grooming and Personal Hygiene

• Incontinent Care

 

The Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program provides assistance to individuals with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older and are able to self-direct their own care. With this program the Consumer is able to hire their own personal attendant (includes family members, friends, neighbors, etc.) to perform routine tasks of daily living and other tasks the Consumer is unable to perform alone, allowing the Consumer to live independently.

 

What are the program qualifications?

• Must be 18 years or older

• Receiving or eligible for Medicaid

• Disabled or a Senior

• Capable of self-directing your services

 

Consumer Direct Services may include but will not be limited to the following services:

• Personal Care: Dressing, Grooming, etc.

• Meal Preparation

• Toileting

• Medication

• Housekeeping

• Laundry

• Shopping and Errands

• Incontinent Care