Services

Nutrition Services

Well-balanced, nutritious meals are offered Monday-Friday through three different programs made possible through federal funding contracted through the NEMO Area Agency on Aging.

Congregate Dining/Carry-Out Meals: Plates are served in our dining room from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or meals may be picked up for carry-out. Individuals ages 60 years and older (or be an accompanying spouse) receive meals on a voluntary contribution basis, with a suggested rate of $5 per meal. Income is not a factor in determining eligibility. The cost of lunch for individuals under age 60 is $8.

Home-Delivered Meals: Arrangements can be made for meals to be delivered to individuals considered as “homebound.” Age eligibility requirements are the same as above, however the number of persons we are able to serve are limited and waiting lists sometimes occur. This service is available to individuals residing within the Kirksville and LaPlata city limits. The suggested contribution rate is $5 per meal.

Home-Delivered Meals Authorized Through Medicaid: Individuals receiving Home and Community Based Services authorized by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services may be eligible to receive home-delivered meals. This service is normally limited to individuals residing within the Kirksville and LaPlata city limits. There is no expected contribution for Medicaid-authorized meals.

In-Home Services

Through our personal care, homemaker chores and family caregiver respite programs, qualifying individuals can receive assistance tailored to meet their individually assessed needs:

PERSONAL CARE: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and related household tasks.

HOMEMAKER CHORE: Staff will assist with tasks related to household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, errands/shopping, and light meal preparation.

FAMILY CAREGIVER RESPITE: Services such as personal care or homemaker chore are provided for an individual who's caregiver is requesting support.

In-home service costs may be paid for through a variety of methods:

Medicaid: Individuals receiving Home and Community Based Services authorized by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services may be eligible to receive services.
Federal IIIB: Funding for this program is by contract with NEMO Area Agency on Aging. Services are provided on a voluntary contribution basis. The suggested contribution for this service is $8 per hour.
Private pay: The hourly fee is based on the current rate set by the State of Missouri for Medicaid services.

Educational Programming and Social Activities

Various educational programs and social activities are offered at the Center. Information about those programs can be found on our Facebook page, website and at the Center.