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CHAPTER 4
OPTIONS FOR CARE
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require skilled nursing care. Short-term stays are an option if the regular caregiver requires
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residents they serve. Some are home environments with just a few residents; others can be
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that allows residents to retain their independence but benefit from a supportive environment.
Financial Assistance
for Assisted Living
Home & Community-Based Waiver
410-638-4283
Provided through the Harford
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individuals with cost of assisted
living. Participants must be 50
years of age or over and financially
and medically eligible. Waiting
list applies. You must contact the
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Registry at 1-866-417-3480 to be
placed on the waiting list to apply.
Senior Assisted Living Group
Home Subsidy Program
410-638-3025
Provided through the Harford
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with a monthly subsidy, minus an
allowance, and medical expenses.
Income and asset guidelines
apply; waiting list possible.
Harford County Department
of Community Services
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