Springwell

Home care - Springwell contracts with the Massachusetts executive office of health and human services/executive office of elder affairs:to provide case management and in-home care to older adults who are at risk of nursing home placement. Springwell care managers and rns meet with individuals in their homes, conduct comprehensive assessments, determine eligibility for government subsidized programs, and help individuals determine which in-home services provide the necessary support. In-home services include support with dressing, toileting, bathing, eating, grocery shopping, laundry and homemaking. Springwell provides case management and in-home care through the Massachusetts' state home care program, the Massachusetts enhanced community options program, the Massachusetts community choices program, and through solutions in care, a private care management program. Springwell's home care programs served 4,082 individuals in fiscal year 2024.

Protective services: in any community, there are older adults who suffer from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation by a caregiver. In addition, there are older adults who put themselves at risk by not caring for themselves in a way that provides for their safety. Springwell is the designated elder protective services agency for 17 communities west of boston. In this role, Springwell protective services case workers investigate reports of abuse and neglect, and offer counseling, safety planning and legal intervention when necessary to increase the safety of a senior. Springwell's protective services program served 1,881 individuals in fiscal year 2024.

Nutrition and community services: as the area's designated area agency on aging (aaa) Springwell is responsible for developing comprehensive, community-based services that meet the needs of older adults. The goal of these services is to help individuals lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible while at the same time saving money that would otherwise need to be spent on more expensive residential care in a facility. Springwell offers services such as rides to medical appointments, help with applying for public benefits, grocery shopping assistance, friendly visiting, and home delivered meals.springwell's community services programs served 9,424 individuals in fiscal year 2024.springwell provides nutritional services to individuals in the area through a home delivered meals program and at 17 community dining sites. These programs provide both a nutritious meal and an opportunity to socialize with neighbors. Springwell's meal options include a regular meal, a medically tailored meal, a supper meal, frozen meals for weekends and holidays, as well as kosher and chinese meals.springwell's nutrition program served 3,756 individuals in fiscal year 2024.

Nursing home screening: Springwell rns conduct comprehensive assessments of older adults who need nursing home level services to help ensure they have the services they need.springwell served 3,822 individuals through this service in fiscal year 2024.