Massac, KY senior services
The front door to senior services in Massac is the Area Agency on Aging for McCracken County: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every Medicare-certified care option that serves Massac, from the public record.
Who to call first
Eldercare Locator
A free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Give them "Massac, KY" or a zip code and they connect you to the Area Agency on Aging for McCracken County: information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment, all under the Older Americans Act.
Paying for care in Kentucky
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Medicaid, Kentucky's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Massac
Staying at home in Massac
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Massac: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Massac?
Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (a free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living), which connects you to the Area Agency on Aging for Massac. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Medicaid home and community-based services work in Kentucky.
How many nursing homes serve Massac?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Massac. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Massac?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 3 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Massac. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Massac?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 2 Medicare-certified hospices serve Massac. Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.