Home Care Services For Older Persons : Bahamas Department of Social Services

Name of the Organization : Department of Social Services
Type of Facility : Home Care Services For Older Persons
Country : Bahamas

Official Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/

Home Care Services For Older Persons :

This service is intended to assist senior citizens who are 60 years or older and are unable to maintain good housekeeping standards.

Related : Department of Social Services Bahamas House Repair Assistance For Older Persons : www.statusin.org/5168.html

Eligibility :
** Must be a Bahamian Citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years or older.
** Unable to maintain good housekeeping standards.

Process :
** The applicant visits the Senior Citizens Division requesting intervention from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
** The intake process and form are then completed by SSR.
** A needs assessment and home investigation are then completed.
** The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
** The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not they qualify for the service.

This service can be accessed at the following location :
Senior Citizens Division
Robinson Road
Alexander House
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 397-2524
Opening Hours : 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Application Form(s) :
All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative.

Supporting Documents :
** Passport
** Permanent Residency Document
** National Insurance Card

Turn-around time :
This service is provided as required.

Deadline :
There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s) :
This service is free to all eligible persons.

For more information please contact :
Department of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax. (242) 323-8672