In-Home Assistance - North End-South Como Living At Home Block Nurse Program
The Living At Home Block Nurse Program provides or arranges whatever support an elder neighbor needs to continue living at home as long as possible. This support, which may otherwise not be available, uses the program's small staff, volunteers and/or paid nursing staff. Services include: - Advocacy - Blood pressure checks - Caregiver and respite - Case management - Door-to-door transportation provided by volunteers. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. - Flu shots - Home health aides - Information & referral, including to county services - Phone visits - Service coordination - Skilled nursing care - Volunteer errands and visits - Volunteer services
Categories
Last assured
04/23/2024
Physical Address
727 Front Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Hours
8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(651)487-6203
Application process
- Call to schedule an assessment, which can be scheduled within a couple of days. Nurses do home visit assessments, involving the client and family members, including reviews of medication and ability to perform daily activities. Services can be provided within a week of assessment, depending on need. - Transportation requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance
Fee
Depend on services needed, call for information. Transportation provided without charge by volunteers.
Required documents
Referral from doctor is required for nursing services
Eligibility
Persons 65 years or older living in the North End/South Como area of Saint Paul; visit website for a coverage area map
Service area
Saint Paul, MN
Agency info
North End-South Como Living At Home Block Nurse Program
In-home assistance for area seniors