The solution was to find people who were willing to take a Veteran into their private home and provide 24 hour supervision and personal assistance, while VA would provide comprehensive medical care in the homes by the Home Based Primary Care interdisciplinary teams.
“Medical Foster Homes are actually a type of Community Residential Care home, they’re just designed to be smaller, family environment where the Veteran can receive support and care for chronic medical conditions,” said Caitlin Oliveira, MFH Coordinator at the Boston VA Medical Center. “Veterans, who would otherwise have to move into a nursing home, can choose to stay in the community where they can be a part of a family environment and have privacy.”
The family home environment is a key attraction of the MFH care option for Veterans or for family members selecting a long-term care alternative for their loved ones. It has been a popular choice with Veterans, even though they are responsible for paying the MFH caregiver.
A contract is made between the caregiver and the Veteran, who pays for their monthly rent, board and assistance with personal care. This cost is frequently offset by the Veteran’s other VA financial benefits and any other income they may have.
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