Elderhaus

Elderhaus Adult Day Health

In all families with aging seniors, eventually questions begin arise about their physical well being, their living conditions and their quality of life. As those conversations begin, Elderhaus has always been an alternative offering adult day care services.  Now Elderhaus offers more.   Our PACE program.

Nutrition

A nutritious mid-morning snack, lunch, and mid-afternoon snack are offered daily to participants. The Elderhaus staff, cook, and registered nurse strive to keep sugar, salt, and cholesterol intake to a minimum, as required by N.C. Adult Day Care and Day Health Services Standards for Certification.

Therapeutic diets are provided when prescribed by a physician. Additionally, every effort is made to consider individual preferences and serve meals that are delicious and suit the needs of all participants.

Meals are prepared and served in a sanitary manner using safe food handling techniques as required by the New Hanover County Health Department. Elderhaus, Inc. employs a full-time cook.

Monthly menus are distributed to caregivers at the beginning of each month.  The staff attempts to provide substitutions as requested for religious preferences.

A registered dietitian provides consultative assistance quarterly to staff  members.

Activities

Transportation

Admissions

Elderhaus is entering its fourth year serving PACE participants. Elderhaus became the first PACE site in North Carolina in 2008! PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly.

The PACE model was developed to address the needs of elderly and frail elderly individuals who want to remain in the community and receive home and community-based services rather than receive care in a nursing home. Once enrolled, the PACE Program provides full medical care, social services, and personal care services required by the individual.

To be considered for PACE, you must:

•   Live in New Hanover or Northern Brunswick County
•   Be over 55
•   Determined by the state to be eligible for nursing home level of care
•   Be able to live safely in the community with a care-giver.

If you are eligible for Medicaid, and depending on income, PACE services are offered free of charge.  If your income is over the threshold determined by Medicaid, you may still be eligible to participate by paying a premium.

If you or a family member may be interested, please contact the Elderhaus Social Worker at 343-8209.  The social worker will be able to help you step through the process for Medicaid and PACE.

If you or a family member may be interested, please contact:
Amy Derck – Intake Coordinator
E-mail: enrollment@elderhaus.com

Elderhaus PACE provides:

•   Medical Care
•   Primary and Specialty Care
•   Emergency and Urgent Care
•   Prescription medications, including home delivery
•   Dentistry, Podiatry and Optometry
•   Outpatient labs and X-rays
•   Long-term care
•   All Transportation to Elderhaus and doctor visits