The Arc of Western Wayne County: Serving people with disabilities

The Take Charge Helpline

Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged

Adult Foster Care, or AFC homes, are residential settings that provide 24-hour personal care, protection, and supervision for individuals who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically handicapped or aged, and who cannot live alone but who do not need continuous nursing care.

AFC Homes are restricted to providing care to no more than 20 adults

A Home for the Aged, or HFA, provides 24 hour room, board, and supervised personal care to 21 or more unrelated, non-transient individuals 60 years of age or older or 20 or fewer individuals, 60 years of age or older that is operated in conjunction with, and as a distinct part of, a licensed nursing home.

If you are uncertain about the level of care needed by the individual seeking adult foster care or a home for the aged, check with the individual's doctor or the Adult Services Unit of your local Department of Human Services for assistance.

Both AFC Homes and HFA provide care to persons who have aged, have a mental illness, a physical disability, Alzheimer's disease, or other dementia related disorders.

Care may include assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, walking, toileting or the administration of medication.

If you would like more information, please contact The Senior Alliance at 734-722-2830, or visit them online at www.aaa1c.org/.  You can also contact The Detroit Area Agency on Aging at 313-446-4444, or visit them online at www.daaa1a.org/.

Phone code: 3357