Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee Area Agencies On Aging and Disability
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
The Commission is dedicated to working for older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities by providing leadership and guidance for a system that promotes health, dignity, independence, and security through an array of community and in-home services, the protection of rights, and the implementation of best practices.
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Tennessee Choices in Long-Term Care Program
This is a Medicaid (TennCare) program that assists disabled and/or elderly persons to remain living at home or within the community. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Tennessee Division of TennCare: 1-800-342-3145
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Government Benefits and General Information
Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Telephone help lines
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice
(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
Provides information and access to long-term care support and services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Tennessee
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
County-Specific Veterans Service Officers Association (VSO)
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
TennCare – Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC)
Government program advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities and mental illness. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Legal advocacy
– Education
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Elder Law of East Tennessee
Contact Information
(865) 951-2410
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Free legal aid for qualified individuals in Middle Tennessee counties.
Contact Information
(800) 238-1443
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Memphis Legal Aid Society
Nonprofit providing legal aid services for low income and other qualified individuals. Elder law division handles a variety of senior legal issues including: POA, medical directives, and wills.
Contact Information
(901) 523-8822
Tennessee Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assists vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Elder Abuse Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
TennLegalAid
Government resource provides legal assistance to low income residents of Tennessee. Provides an online listing of local member organizations that provide free legal assistance to eligible clients.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Tennessee Legal Services
Senior citizens law project provides legal advice in matters of public benefits, homecare, housing, discrimination cases for residents aged 60 and over.
Contact Information
(731) 423-0616
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
County-Specific Veterans Service Officers Association (VSO)
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) Tennessee
PACE programs in Tennessee coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee (SILC)
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee Association for Home Care (TAHC)
Offers information on home health online directories of in-home health care providers.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Tennessee Hospital Association
Provides statewide listings of in-home care providers by county.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Tennessee Health Care Association
Provides information and assistance to locate nursing homes statewide.