Price County Aging Unit -- "Choices"

Elderly Housing and Related Services
Adult Family Homes (Certified by Price County Human Services)
Purpose:	Adult Family Homes are a community alternative to other living arrangements, and provide supervision and support in a home setting.
Eligibility:	Serving all target groups. Must go through a placement process when Price County Human Services is involved.
Cost:	Rate is dependent on care needs. Several programs will fund this alternative living arrangement, such as COP (Community Options Program), CIP (Community Integration Program), CSLA (Community Support Living Arrangement), and private pay.
Contact:	Price County Human Services Human Resources Building 104 South Eyder Avenue Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-2158

CBRF (Community-Based Residential Facility)
Purpose:	To provide assisted living as an alternative to nursing home care for adults in need of supportive services. 24-hour staff available, 3 meals per day provided.
Eligibility:	Open to adults who are elderly or physically disabled.
Cost:	Varied according to room size and services required.
Location:	Regency House 615 Peterson Drive Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-6284 Number of Residents: 20 units May accept adults who are elderly or physically disabled.
Contact:	Regency House Manager Admissions Coordinator Phone: 715-339-6284
Location:	Park Place 349 North 1^st Avenue Park Falls, WI 54552 Phone: 715-762-3622 Number of Residents: 8 May accept adults who are elderly, physically disabled or developmentally disabled.
Contact:	Paula Kock, Park Manor Manager: 715-762-2449 or Nancy Tischbein, Social Worker: 715-762-2449

Elderly Housing Complexes
Purpose:	To provide independent apartment living for elderly/disabled people.
Eligibility:	62 years of age or older or on disability.
Location:	Duroy Terrace 585 Peterson Drive Phillips, WI 54555
Cost:	$875 - $1,300 depending on size of apartment and number of occupants. Included in monthly payment is weekly housekeeping and laundry, two meals/day (optional), utilities, and more.
Number of Elderly Served:	30 apartments: efficiency, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom.
Contact:	Bonnie Uhren Phone: 715-339-3174
Location:	Heritage House Apartments (Low-income apartments in the old high school) Phillips, WI 54555
Cost:	$365 per month for 1 bedroom apartment, includes heat and water
Number of Elderly Served:	5 units for people age 55 and older
Contact:	Al Stolen, Owner Phone: 715-845-4747
Location:	Lake Village 495 South Lake Avenue Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-4148
Cost:	Rent is determined by income.
Number of Elderly & Disabled Served:	24 units.
Contact:	Kay Woldt Phone: 715-339-4148
Location:	Eldon Marple Manor 923 9^th Avenue South Park Falls, WI 54552
Cost:	Rent is determined by income.
Number of Elderly Served:	10 units.
Contact:	Impact 7 Inc. 651 Garfield Street Almena, WI 55805 Phone: 715-357-3334
Location:	Charles M. Hill Villa 300 South 10^th Street Park Falls, WI 54552
Number of Elderly & Disabled Served:	20 units.
Contact:	David Moore, Manager Phone: 715-762-3551
Location:	Flambeau Heights 1175 South 3^rd Avenue Park Falls, WI 54552
Cost:	Rent is determined by income.
Number of Elderly Served:	24 units.
Contact:	Park Falls Housing Authority Phone: 715-762-2133
Location:	Park Village 700 Division Street Park Falls, WI 54552 Phone: 715-762-4747
Cost:	Rent is determined by income.
Number of Elderly Served:	24 units.
Contact:	Bob Ratkowski Phone: 715-762-4747
Location:	Pine Village 780 Balsam Prentice, WI 54556 Phone: 715-428-2300
Number of Elderly Served:	12 units.
Contact:	Pine Village Office: 715-428-2300 or Darlene Blackwell: 715-339-2683
Location:	Briarwood 340 Center Street Prentice, WI 54556
Cost:	Rent is determined by income.
Number of Elderly Served:	16 units.
Contact:	Carol Jackson Phone: 715-428-2872

Rural Services (formerly Farmers Home Administration)
Purpose:	To provide loans and grants for purchase of and repairs of property. Examples include roof repairs, septic systems, new furnaces, and other weatherization, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc.
Eligibility:	Low-income requirement.
Cost:	Free for grants/loans to repair homes. $28 - $34 credit report’s fee for purchase of home.
Contact:	Rural Development 2014 3^rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806 Phone: 715-682-9117 Indianhead Community Action Agency Ladysmith, WI Phone: 715-532-5594

Emergency Fuel Assistance Energy Assistance
Purpose:	To provide assistance with heating and electric bills. A one-time payment per heating season is made. Emergency energy assistance assists those acquiring help due to shut-off or refusal to deliver.
Eligibility:	No age limit. Income and asset limits.
Contact:	Northwest Community Action Agency 175 South 5^th Avenue Park Falls, WI 54552 Phone: 715-762-4468 1-877-274-4650

Homestead Tax Credit
Purpose:	To help relieve real estate taxes.
Eligibility:	Income limitation (check current tax forms). Renter or owners of homestead occupied. Reside in Wisconsin for the whole calendar year. Must not owe delinquent taxes on homestead. Must not be on general relief.
Contact:	Local accountant or volunteer trained by AARP Phillips Public Library Marie Foytik Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-2603 Park Falls Public Library Eileen Patterson Park Falls, WI Phone: 715-762-2369 Call for appointments after February 1.

Nursing Homes
Purpose:	To provide 24-hour nursing care, allowing residents to live with dignity and maintain a good quality of life.
Eligibility:	Residents of Price and surrounding counties.
Cost:	Medicaid, private insurance, and private pay.
Contact:	Administrator or social worker. Park Manor Nursing Home 250 Lawrence Avenue Park Falls, WI 54552 Phone: 715-762-2449 Pleasant View Nursing Home 595 Peterson Drive Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-3113

Weatherization
Purpose:	To weatherize homes of elderly or handicapped that meet present eligibility income guidelines
Cost:	Determined by program guidelines and income qualifications.
Contact:	EXCEL Energy Phone: 1-800-895-4999 or Rural Development 2014 3^rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806 Phone: 715-682-9117 Indianhead Ladysmith, WI Phone: 715-532-5594

Wisconsin Fund
Purpose:	To provide grants for the replacement or rehabilitation of failing septic systems.
Eligibility:	Income based.
Cost:	Free or 10% of grant, if eligible.
Contact:	Zoning Administrator Normal Building 104 South Eyder Avenue Phillips, WI 54555 Phone: 715-339-3272

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