Community First Services and Supports - Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises and Services - SMILES

709 South Front Street, Suite 7, Mankato, MN 56001

Eligibility

Individuals who are living with a disability who: - Are residents of Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties - Need a completed assessment through a county case manager or a public health nurse - Need to have or be eligible for Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA)

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(888)676-6498

Voice

(507)345-7139

Voice

(507)345-7139

Voice

https://smilescil.org/programs/pca-choice/

[email protected]

Application process

- Call for more information and to request for a care plan; email - The care plan assessment includes going over the county assessment and organizes information for both the client and the PCA agency to follow. PCA staff works with clients on a care plan before services can be provided.

Fees

Vary

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Martin County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Watonwan County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Payment Options

Medicare

Medical Assistance

Description

PCA Choice has been replaced with Community First Services and Supports. The program allows more control of services for the consumer. Services for the Choice Option include: - Activities of daily living - Behavior Interventions: Observes and redirects behavior that interferes with completion of PCA services - Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Provides meal planning, shopping, light housekeeping, participation in the community

Last Assured

03/12/2026

What's Here

Personal Care Attendant Services for People With Disabilities Activities of Daily Living Assessment

Providing organization

Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises and Services - SMILES

Provides services to support people with disabilities