Lempster, NH senior services
The front door to senior services in Lempster is ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center, Sullivan 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 state-licensed and Medicare-certified care option that serves Lempster, from the public record.
Who to call first
ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center, Sullivan County
Regional Aging and Disability Resource Center of the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, the state's single Area Agency on Aging; statewide 1-866-634-9412. Call for information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment.
Paying for care in New Hampshire
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. New Hampshire Medicaid, New Hampshire'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 Lempster
- Assisted Living Residences3 within 10 miles · nearest: Summercrest
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing2 within 12 miles · nearest: Sullivan County Health Care
- Home Health Agencies3 serving Lempster · nearest: Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice
- Hospice3 serving Lempster · nearest: Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice
Staying at home in Lempster
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Lempster: 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 Lempster?
Call ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Center, Sullivan County at (603) 542-5177. 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 New Hampshire Medicaid home and community-based services work in New Hampshire.
How many nursing homes serve Lempster?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Lempster. 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 Lempster?
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 Lempster. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Lempster?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 3 Medicare-certified hospices serve Lempster. New Hampshire 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.