Family Managed Home Care HCCSS
Guardian Home Care is qualified to deliver nursing and personal support under Ontario's Family-Managed Home Care program. Families receive HCCSS funding and choose us as their provider.
HCCSS Program
Family-Managed Home Care program from the HCCSS
To allow families to have greater flexibility and choice of home care provider, the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) (previously LHIN and CCAC) has launched the Family-Managed Home Care program whereby families receive money directly from the HCCSS each month to pay for home care nursing or personal support services.
Families can hire Guardian Home Care for the Family-Managed Home Care program. We can deliver the highest quality Certified Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and/or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) for home care, and the HCCSS will give you money to help pay your invoice.
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Complimentary Consultation and Needs Assessment
Guardian Home Care will provide a thorough needs assessment to determine the care needed for you or your loved one at no cost to you. A comprehensive Client-centered care plan will be created from this assessment before beginning personal support services and home care.
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What is Family-Managed Home Care?
Family-Managed Home Care is a new model for home care delivery in Ontario that is available in each HCCSS. It is a self-directed care program. Family-Managed Home Care is intended to provide more choice and flexibility over home care to eligible clients and families. Through the program, eligible clients, or their substitute decision-makers, will receive funding each month that they can use to purchase home care services.
Clients or substitute decision-makers are responsible for managing and coordinating their care providers and managing funding as well as reporting to the HCCSS. Clients continue to be assessed/re-assessed by the HCCSS Care Coordinators and the HCCSS remains responsible for developing the client’s care plan/plan of service and monitoring outcomes.
Who is eligible for Family-Managed Home Care?
Clients must first have an assessment by a HCCSS Care Coordinator to determine their needs and ensure they meet eligibility requirements for traditional home care. The HCCSS Care Coordinator will develop a care plan/plan of service that would then be followed by Guardian Home Care PSWs and nurses.
To be deemed eligible for Family-Managed Home Care by the HCCSS Care Coordinator, clients must belong to one of the four groups identified by the Ministry:
- Clients in extraordinary circumstances – as assessed by the LHIN care coordinator. Meaning seniors needing personal support and nursing help at home;
- Children with complex medical needs;
- Adults with acquired brain injuries (ABI); and
- Eligible home-schooled children.
How do I apply for Family-Managed Home Care?
Intake begins through the HCCSS general intake phone number at 416-506-9888. They will ask you a series of questions to determine your eligibility and create a file for your loved one. An in-person assessment with a Care Coordinator will be scheduled and a care plan developed by the Care Coordinator. Guardian Home Care can then be hired to carry out the care plan and any additional needs of the client.
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How many hours of service can be funded by the Family-Managed Home Care program?
The number of hours per week/month that are paid for by the HCCSS will be determined by their Care Coordinator during the assessment. A Care Coordinator can grant up to 21 hours per week, with more hours per week being granted with approval from higher management at the HCCSS. Nursing home care services can also be covered by the HCCSS with this program.
How can Guardian Home Care help with the Family-Managed Home Care program?
Guardian Home Care is qualified to deliver care under this program. Families can call us to discuss your personal support services and home care needs. We have a minimum shift length of 4 hours.
Comprehensive senior care for your loved one.
Guardian senior care delivers:
PERSONAL CARE
Bathing, dressing and grooming, and meal preparation
NURSING SERVICES
Injections and diabetes management, medication administration, and end of life care
COMPANIONSHIP
Friendly visiting to reduce loneliness and improve mood
Frequently Asked Questions
There are some common questions we get asked about the intricacies & value of home health care and live in care we provide. If your question is not answered, you can contact us today with your inquiry.
OUR MISSION
At Guardian Home Health Care, our mission is to provide the highest quality of at-home care for Seniors, fostering their independence and joyful living.
BENEFITS YOU WILL GAIN FROM CHOOSING OUR SENIOR CARE SERVICES
Make the choice to finally get help, when you contact us you will:
- Instantly begin the process of getting help
- Be matched with excellent caregivers
- Get reports from our caregivers after their shift so you know what is going on
- Feel better about having a care partner
- Have 24/7 on-call support from Registered Nursing Staff
- Have an advocate in us to communicate with other health care providers
WHAT DO SENIOR CARE SERVICES PROVIDE?
Our Toronto senior home care services are customized to care for your exact needs and desires. Through co-ordination and consultation with the client, the client’s family, our nurses, and any health professionals involved, we will produce an initial care plan that includes, but is not limited to:
- Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and incontinence care
- Meal preparation according to your needs
- Walks, exercise and/or physiotherapy
- Nursing care
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and changing of bed linens
- Medication reminders
- Escorting to medical appointments
- Companionship and social interaction
WHAT IS YOUR MINIMUM SHIFT LENGTH?
Our minimum shift length for Personal Support Services is 4 hours. However, we can provide any length of care you need up to 24/7. Nursing Visits are not subject to a minimum shift length.
Guardian Home Care Toronto has you Covered in More Ways Than One
Gain peace of mind and allow us to take care of the care
- Depth of experience in providing home health care for Seniors throughout Toronto
- Our 24/7 Nursing Care Management and attention to detail is second to none, know you are in good hands
- We can coordinate medical equipment, purchase, rental and installation
- We can coordinate with our physiotherapists, massage therapists and chiropodists and your pharmacy
If you are caring from afar, or have a demanding job:
- Our care is easy to begin and based on your needs
- Easy payment options
- Save time and focus on your family and other demands
Know what is happening with your parent.
Our in-home senior care services will:
- Give you regular updates about your loved one
- Continuously monitor the individual care plan and make changes as needed
- Let you know if any supplies or equipment are needed
Get Help Fast
- No hassle sign-up, we can do it electronically for your convenience
- We can respond quickly to get the care you need
- Expert Personal Support Services can be put into place quickly when your family is experiencing crisis, we can help.
- Our home health care and Personal Support Services can be delivered in a retirement home, in a nursing home, private duty in the hospital, or in your own home
