Frequently Asked Questions

General

• Is the service offered every day?

• No. Adult day services are offered Monday through Friday and are closed on six major holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th

  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

• Are there programs for caregivers?

• OSF Senior World understands the importance of providing education and support for family caregivers.

  We practice an open door policy and welcome caregivers tocontact uswith questions regarding their loved ones participation in the program, community resources and approaches to care.

  Senior World offerssupport group meetingsat both locations in addition to educational opportunities throughout the year.

Billing and Insurance

• Are there funding options?

• OSF Senior World is committed to affordable care. We partner with theIllinois Community Care Program,theDepartment of Veterans Affairs,Managed Care Organizations,theCentral Illinois Agency on AgingRespite program and long-term care insurance plans.

  Many families pay privately because of the great value OSF Senior World offers for their loved ones compared to in-home care or institutionalization.

  Our staff will gladly discuss costs and help you explore funding options if needed. Currently, no Medicare coverage is available for adult day services.

Eligibility

• Who is eligible for adult day services?

• Currently OSF Senior World serves older adults age 60 and over from Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties in Central Illinois. Programming is offered to seniors who are frail, disabled, memory impaired, socially isolated or those in need of supervision but are not ready for nursing home placement.

  All program applicants are evaluated individually. Scheduling depends on participant needs andtransportationavailability.

  OSF高级世界承认,而是对所有合格的体育rsons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability or age.

• What is the attendance requirement?

• OSF Senior World requires each participant commit to a minimum of one day per week for a minimum of four hours.

Security

• What security is in place?

• All participants wear a name tag with the facility name and phone number. All outside doors have a lock system and/or alarm devices to prohibit wandering from the facility.

  The main entrance is controlled by an electronic key system and is closely monitored by staff.