KDR - Personal Care Attendant Program

Personal Care Attendant Program

Description: What is the Personal Care Attendant Program? Attendant services are provided for people 18 and older with functional loss of 2 or more limbs and who have the ability to hire and supervise an attendant. Services include assistance with personal care, housekeeping, shopping, travel, self-care procedures, meal preparation, and other daily activities. State and local funds are used by local organizations to provide services and programs that help maintain older persons in their own homes. Please contact the Department of Aging and Independent Living to determine whether there is a waiting list for services.

Do I qualify?
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a severe physical disability with permanent or temporary recurring functional loss of two or more limbs
Must need at least 14, but no more than 40, hours of personal care attendant services per week
Must be mentally capable of instructing and supervising attendants
Must be able to prepare attendant payroll reports and employer tax statements.

How can I apply for these services?
Contact the Office of Aging Services, Cabinet for Health Services:

Department for Aging and Independent Living
Personal Care Attendant Program
275 E Main St., 3E-E
Frankfort, KY 40621

(502) 564-6930 Ext 3477
(888) 642-1137 (TTY)
Fax: (502) 564-4595

Categories:

Community Living

Phone Number: (502) 564-6930 Ext 3477

Phone Number 2: TTY: (888) 642-1137

Fax Number: (502) 564-4595

Contact Email: rachel.phelan@ky.gov

Resource URL: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dail/Pages/pcap.aspx

Mailing Address: Department for Aging and Independent Living Personal Care Attendant Program 275 E Main St., 3E-E Frankfort, KY 40621