Services for Seniors in Carver County
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Adult Day Centers
Supportive services for older adults and others with special needs provided in a safe, comfortable group setting. Services include goal-oriented activities, personal care assistance, health monitoring, exercise, transportation and nutritious lunch.
In the area:
Contact the Minnesota Adult Day Services Association for additional program information. www.madsa.org
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Adult Learning
Carver County Extension Services - 952-442-4496
Historical Society - 952-442-4234
Perspectives, Inc. - 952-926-9847, Peer counseling, rural outreach, classes.
School Districts sponsor community education classes and programs designed to promote life-long learning.
Offers 55-Alive Defensive Driving Classes
- Chaska - 952-556-6200
- Norwood/Young America - 952-467-7390
- Waconia - 952-442-0610
- Watertown – 952-955-0280
- Carver County Library System 952-448-9395
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Advocacy
Office of Ombudsmen for Long-Term Care - 651-431-2555 (Metro) or toll free 1-800-657-3591
Investigates concerns for consumers relating to hospitals, nursing homes, housing with
services and home care agencies.
MN Office of Health Facilities Complaints - 651-201-4201, 1-800-369-7994
Consumer protection in health care facilities.
MN Senior Federation - 651-645-0261, 877-645-0261 www.mnseniors.org
Statewide, non-profit organization of seniors. Active in legislative matters.
American Association for Retired Persons - 952-858-9040 or toll free1-866-554-5381 www.aarp.org
Advocacy and support for seniors/senior issues.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging - 651-641-8612 www.tcaging.org
Addresses needs of older adults on a regional level.
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Assessment/Coordination of Service
Long Term Care Consultation - 952-442-7671
County Social Workers/Nurse arrange home visits with interested individuals to assess needs, assist in arranging for services, and discussing payment options for home and community-based services. It can also help determine if nursing facility placement is needed.
Eldercare Partners - 651-234-2262 www.eldercarepartners.org
Private pay assessment and service coordination.
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Caregiver Support
Caregiver support for those caring for family members or close friends with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia meets 4th Monday of the month at AmericInn in Waconia, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Assn and sponsored by SAFER. Contact 952-856-4702.
Encore/Emerald Crest
Memory Loss Caregivers Support – 3rd Monday of the month, 952-856-7521,
952- 442-7600 Location: Encore Adult Day Services - 609 First St. W. Waconia
Talheim 952-474-4742
Information and Support for Caregivers 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities - 651-215-2246
Caregiver Support and Respite Services http://www.cctwincities.org/page.aspx?pid=533
Alzheimer’s Association - 952-830-0512; 1-800-232-0851 www.alz.org/mnnd/index.asp
Provides support and information regarding care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions
Minnesota Board on Aging Website - Toll free at 1-800-882-6262 www.mnaging.org
Click on “caregiver.” Caregiver resources and support information.
www.minnesotahelp.info - Comprehensive information on many topics.
Ridgeview Medical Center - 952-442-2191, Ext. 6111
Call for current support groups
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Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program - 952-361-1720.
www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/css/seniorservices/employment.asp
Part-time community service employment for low-income seniors.
Senior Companion 651-310-9447 www.mnseniorcorps.org
RSVP Outreach 952-607-9223 www.voamn.org
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Financial Resources
Apply at Carver County Community Social Services for the following:
Medical Assistance, MN. Supplemental Assistance, Food Stamps: 952-361-1600
www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/css/financial.asp
CAP Agency Energy Assistance - 952-496-2125 CAP Weatherization 952-496-2125
Carver County CDA (Subsidized Housing) - 952-448-7715
Carver County Veteran's Services - 952-442-2323
Link Vet 1-888-546-5838 – provides transportation to Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Lifeline/Link-Up - 651-297-3375
Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare - 1-866-964-7349
Telephone Assistance Plan - 1-800-657-3838
Lower cost monthly phone rates for elderly with limited incomes.
Emergency Services - www.capagency.org/pages/emergencyservices.htm
PROP (People Reaching Out to People) Thrift Shop (Chanhassen residents only)
(Used clothing/household) 952-937-9120
Once Again Shop in Waconia -T, Th, Sat. 9:00-12:00 a.m.
Located at the Waconia American Legion Building on Olive St. in Waconia
CAP Thrift Shop - 952-402-9878 M, Sat. 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Love Inc. Thrift Store - 952-448-3261 http://loveincecc.org
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Health and Wellness
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION
Alcoholics Anonymous - 952-922-0880 www.aaminneapolis.org
Local listings for A.A. and Alanon groups.
Carver County Chemical Dependency Services - 952-361-1600
Carver County Community Health Services - 952-361-1329
www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/PH/info_resources.asp
Many programs and services available to promote health and wellness for all Carver County residents. Call for specific information.
MENTAL HEALTH
First Street Center - 952-442-4437 Counseling and Support Groups
Mental Health Crisis Line - 952-442-7601
Community Support Program - 952-442-4437
Services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Talk-it-Out, LLC – Kim Schneider 952-564-6122; psychotherapy either in-home or In-office
VISION/HEARING
MN State Services for Blind & Visually Handicapped - 651-642-0500 or toll free 1-800-652-9000
Vision Loss Resources - 612-871-2222 In-home assessment/resources.
Telephone Equipment Distribution Program (TED) - 1-800-657-3663
Free and low cost adaptive telephone equipment.
MN Department of Human Services Info Center - 651-431-2000 www.dhs.state.mn.us Information and resources for people with hearing loss.
Deaf Blind Services of MN - 612-362-8454
http://www.deafblindinfo.org/resources/deafblind-services-minnesota-dbsm
TED Program (Telephone Equipment Distribution Program) - 1-800-657-3663
Free and low cost adaptive telephone equipment
MN Relay Service - 1-800-627-3529
(TTY or Voice Communication System for deaf/hard of hearing)
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HOME HEALTH SERVICES
ACE Resources - 952-368-0023
Alliance Home Care - 952-882-1030
Crystal Care - 612-861-4272
Elim Home Care - 763-682-6763
Forever Life Home Healthcare - 952-466-9866
Good Samaritan Home Care - 952-442-7190
International Quality Homecare - 952-758-4513
Maxim - 952-545-1140
Prairie River Home Care - 1-800-624-9024; 320-587-5162
Ridgeview Home Support Services - 952-442-6032
Right at Home (Homemaker/Companion) - 952-854-6122
Right at Home (Bloomington/Plymouth) - 763-559-9733 (Plymouth)
952-854-6122 (Bloomington)
Intrepid USA - 763-544-0315
REM Health, Inc. - 952-926-9808
For additional home care services: www.mnhomecare.org
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Home Maintenance Services
Chore Service – CAP Agency 952-402-9835 – Terry Hassen
Yard work, snow removal, seasonal cleanup, small repairs, lawn mowing. Must be 60 years or older.
Fix Up Fund - Call Darin 952-448-7715 for more details and an application.
Energy Assistance - CAP Agency - 952-496-2125
CDA - Housing Redevelopment Authority - 952-448-7715 http://www.carvercda.org/
Different programs to provide home improvements.
MHFA Rehabilitation Loan Program - Call Darin at 952-448-7715 for details.
Weatherization Program - CAP Agency - 952-496-2125
Provides energy-related improvements.
Paint-a-Thon – Annual Outreach Service 612-721-8687, x321
Volunteer teams paint exteriors of homes for low income senior citizens.
Must apply January through April. Painting is done in August.
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Housing
Housing Link - 612-522-2500 www.housinglink.org
Information regarding accessible rental units in the Metro area.
Senior Housing Directory - 612-331-4063 (Directory of Senior Housing) http://www.careoptionsnetwork.org/public/directory/
Elderly Subsidized Housing Carver Co. Housing and Redevelopment Authority - 952-448-7715
Subsidized Rental Apartments: Reduced monthly rent for financially eligible seniors
- Deutschland Apartments, New Germany 507-451-8524
- Evergreen Apartments, Waconia 952-442-5276
- Hillside Apartments, Watertown 507-345-1290
- Hilltop Apartments, Watertown 952-955-1962
- Lakeside Villa, Cologne 612-702-1472
- Maplecrest, Waconia 763-354-5505
- Mayer Elderly Apartments, Mayer 952-955-1962
- Old City Hall Apartments, Waconia 952-471-0111
- Peace Villa Apartments, Norwood 952-467-3692
- Poplar Ridge, Norwood Young America 612-874-4427
- Riverside Apartments, Watertown 507-345-1290
- Spruce Apartments, Waconia 952-448-7715
- Talheim, Chaska 952-361-0310
- Waybury at Chaska 952-448-4834
- Hamburg Community Housing 952-448-7715
Market Rate Apartments
- Crossings at Town Centre, Waconia 952-442-8232
- Centennial Hills, Chanhassen 952-474-4060
- Elim Meadows, Watertown 952-955-3784
- Oak Grove Senior Apartments, Norwood 952-373-2200
- River Gables, Chaska 952-448-9201
- *SummerWood of Chanhassen 952-975-9955
- *Westview Acres,Waconia 952-442-5459
*Indicates sites with assisted living services also
HOUSING WITH SERVICES (Assisted Living & Adult Foster Care):
- Auburn Courts, Chaska 952-448-9303
- Hidden Creek Assisted Living, Chaska 952-361-9338
- Augustana-Emerald Crest of Victoria, Victoria 952-908-2215
- The Harbor, Norwood Young America 952-467-3692
- Lighthouse at Waconia 952-442-1261
- Summerwood of Chanhassen 952-975-9955
- Westview Acres Assisted Living, Waconia 952-442-5459
- Westwood Place, Watertown 952-955-1399
- Victoria Care Center 952-443-2735
For information about available family foster care in Carver County contact:
Carver County Community Social Services 952-361-1600
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Informational and Referral
Senior LinkAge Line - 1-800-333-2433
Telephone information and assistance services which can help older adults and their families find community services.
Disability Linkage Line - 1-866-333-2466
Information, referral, and assistance network for individuals of all ages.
MinnesotaHelp.info - www.minnesotahelp.info
An online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify resources.
United Way 211 First Call For Help - 211
General information about services in Minnesota.
https://www.unitedwaytwincities.org/communityinfo/211
Minnesota Board on Aging - http://www.mnaging.org/
2010 Edition of Health Care Choices available online.
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Legal Services
Minnesota Legal Services 651-222-5863 www.mnlegalservices.org
Free legal information/advice for people 60+ who meet income guidelines
(Housing, public benefits, family law, consumer matters).
Medical Supplies/Equipment
ADT (Personal Emergency Response) - 612-867-0975
Anodyne, Inc. - 952-546-5334
Emergency Telephone Alert System
Lifeline Systems: 1-800-368-2925
MVEC First: 952-492-8285
Goodwill Easter Seals – Loan or donate medical equipment. 651-379-5800
www.goodwilleasterseals.org
Priced Right Medical - 507-228-8100 or toll free 1-800-955-3361
Ridgeview Home Medical Equipment - 952-442-2283
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Nursing Facilities
Auburn Manor, Chaska 952-448-9303
Elim Home, Watertown 952-955-2691
Auburn West Nursing Home of Waconia 952-442-2546
Waconia Good Samaritan Center, Waconia 952-442-5111
For other skilled nursing facilities outside of Carver County, call Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433
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Nutrition
Meals on Wheels
- CAP Agency 952-496-2125 (serving Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties)
- Elim Home 952-955-2691
- Mom’s Meals 866-204-6111
Senior Dining
- Chanhassen 952-227-1127
- Chaska 952-448-9303 X1132
- Watertown 952-955-3793
Group meals and socializing at a central location. Call weekday mornings or leave a message. All sites operate Monday through Friday; no holidays, no weekends.
NAPS
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 651-209-7964
Free food for seniors who meet income guidelines. Call for information.
Love Inc.-periodic free food distribution– http://loveincecc.org/
Senior Fare For All - 952-960-9700 www.fareforall.org
Exchange two hours of volunteer time for reduced prices on groceries.
Food Shelves
- CAP Agency (Shakopee) (M-F 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) 952-496-2125
- Chaska (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) 952-960-0142
- Norwood Young America (Tues. 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.) 952-467-1870
- Waconia (Mon & Fri. 9am-12pm)(T & TH 4pm-7pm)(Wed.- closed) 952-442-3878
- Watertown (Mon. 6pm-8pm)(Tues & Fri. 9am-12pm) 952-955-1980
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Recreation
- Carver County Park Systems 952-466-5200
- Carver Senior Center 952-448-5353
- Chaska Community Center 952-448-5633
- Chanhassen Senior Center 952-227-1125
- Chaska Senior Center 952-448-9303 ext. 226
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 952-443-1400
- Safari Island Community Center - Waconia 952-442-0695
- Southshore Senior Center 952-474-7635
- Waconia Senior Center (American Legion) 952-442-5340
- Watertown Senior Center 952-955-2535
Transportation
SmartLink - 952-496-8341
Call Monday - Friday 7AM to 4PM. Wheelchair accessible bus service is available to seniors for adult day care, senior dining, local and metro shopping, senior centers, medical appointments and special events.
Southwest Metro Transit Dial-A-Ride - 952-949-2287
Also has set bus routes in Chanhassen,Chaska and Victoria and service to downtown Minneapolis, the airport, Southdale and Mall of America.
Metro Mobility - 651-602-1111
http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/MetroMobility/index.htm
Door to door service. Needs certification prior to using service. Transportation for disabled persons. Service in Carver County only for people living in Chaska Chanhassen.
Waters Edge Transportation - 952-442-7022 – Service Area – All of Carver County, some areas of Scott County.
VA Transportation - 952-442-2323 Provides transportation to Mpls VA Medical Center
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Volunteerism
CAP Agency - A variety of opportunities 952-496-2125
Tax Assistance - Volunteers are trained to provide tax preparation services for seniors. Carver County Library: 952-448-9395
District 112 Community Education - 952-556-6200
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - (R.S.V.P.) 952-607-9223
Volunteer opportunities for members who are 55 or older. www.voamn.org
Senior Companions - 651-310-9447
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