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The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is pleased to announce the development of the Medical Foster Home Program (MFH). MFH is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home like setting. MFH is an affordable comprehensive care housing alternative for Veterans.
Medical Foster Homes:
Regular comprehensive case management visits are made by the VA Home Care Team: (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietician, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist & Recreational Therapist).
• Furnished private room
• 24-hour care plan--Caregiver lives in home and provides hands on daily care
• Medication Management
• Personal care (dressing, grooming, bathing etc)
• Meals, laundry, cleaning
• Flexible daily routine with various recreational options
• Long term care option
• Signed care agreement between caregiver and the veteran or legal representative
• Personalized care
• Maximum of 3 residents per home
• High levels of caregiver and veteran satisfaction
• Metro Area- 40 mile radius from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System / Veterans Hospital
  
Medical Foster Home Caregivers:
• Must pass annual inspection by the VA Inspection Team
• Must have a valid State foster care license to provide care--which includes background checks
• Must be owned or rented by the caregiver
• Must be 21 years or older and financially stable
• Are flexible and have positive problem solving skills
• Caregivers live in home and are experienced with providing daily hands on patient care
• Are physically able to provide the needed care
• Must have written backup plan if unable to provide care
• Ensures a friendly homelike atmosphere
• Must work with the Va Home Care team
• Create a compassionate, family like environment
• Complete annual training
 
Funding:
• Private pay--Average rates are based on care needs: $1800 to $4000
• Long Term Care Insurance
• VA Regional Office funding
• County funding
For more information please call (612) 467-2619.
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