ADAMS COUNTY HOMEMAKER HEALTH SERVICE &
ADULT DAY SERVICE

639 York Suite 202 & Suite 101
Quincy, IL. 62301
(217) 223-6951
Fax (217) 223-6958

Executive Director: Theresa Russell

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Services are available seven days a week- 24 hours a day, including holidays for Homemakers and Companions.
• Adams County Adult Day Service is open Monday- Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ** Currently accepting evening hours as well.
• Services are supported by Department of Rehabilitation, West Central Illinois Area on Aging (Community Care Program), United Way, Long Term Care Insurance, and Self Pay.

Mission:
The agency was started in 1968 by a group of community minded citizens who believed this service is needed in our community. Our goal today and as always is to provide either long or short-term care to enable individuals to remain in their homes independently as opposed to institutionalization. We believe that once you touch the heart the body heals itself.

Overview:
We are committed to providing assistance and coordinating services to help individuals maintain independence in their own homes. We offer homemaker as well as companions, and the adult day service. Care can be provided either on a short term, or long term basis. Homemaker, Companion, Diet Supervision, Personal Care (bath, oral hygiene, shampoo and skin care), laundry, shopping for essential needs, transportation, routine household chores, meal preparation, medication reminder, and exercise assistance. The Adult Day Service provides a safe haven for your loved one with activities, a hot meal, snacks, and exercise regime, as well as interaction and personal care while you are away. Respite is also available as needed. Visitors are always Welcome!!!

Eligibility:
We have no age limit, if we can't provide the service for you, we will help you find an agency that can. Fees: Homemaker & Companion - $14.00/hr.; Adult Day Service - $9.00/hr.; $3.50/meal; $8.50/trip for transportation.

Limitations:
For Homemaker or Companion service, the client must reside in Adams County. For the Adult Day Service, anyone can come with one exception. If transportation is required, the client must reside in Adams County. If the client can provide their own transportation, residency is not an issue.

For more information please call: (217) 223-6951