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Atria Elizabethtown
133 Heartland Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone: (270) 360-8001
Fax: (270) 769-3244
WEB: atriaseniorliving.com

An assisted living community providing service and assistance to senior citizens in a residential setting.

SERVICES: Individual maintenance-free apartments; prepared meals; emergency call system; planned recreational, spiritual and wellness activities; trained 24-hour staff;housekeeping; transportation. Personalized service programs, including “Life Guidance” specialized for individuals with memory impairment/Alzheimer’s.


SERVICE AREA: Hardin and surrounding counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Private pay; some long term care insurances accepted.

FEES: Monthly rent based on apartment size and level of services needed. Assisted Living services: $1,575 – $3,275; Memory Impairment/Alzheimer’s: $2,775 – $3,425.

Healthsouth Lakeview Rehab Hospital
134 Heartland Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone: (270) 769-3100
Toll Free: (800) 248-8262
Fax: (270) 769-6870
Web: www.healthsouth.com

To assist people disabled by disease or injury to reach their maximum potential for an independent and productive lifestyle.

SERVICES: Physical and rehabilitative medicine, consultation in medical and surgical specialties, rehabilitation nursing psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, recreational therapy, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy and social services. Most of these services are available in the in-patient and out-patient settings.

ELIGIBILITY: Individuals referred by a physician.

FEES: Based upon a case by case basis. In most cases, insurance coverage is applicable to all Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital services and the hospital is certified for Medicare, Medicaid, and Worker’s Compensation.

FAMILY CARE HOMES

(per Dept of Aging & Independent Living-August 30, 2007)

Protection & Permanency
Family Support Services

Protective service agency reference for abused/neglected children and adults, cooperate with juvenile and circuit courts. Provide treatment to youths in trouble. Upgrade family life.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: Adoption, Foster Care, Adult Services, Protective Services, Family Services, Juvenile Services and Day Care Services. Investigates reports of possible abuse/neglect of children and adults. Placement planning for the elderly.

ELIGIBILITY: Based on need. Sometimes by court order.

Department for Aging and Independent Living
275 East Main Street, 3W-F
Frankfort, KY 40621

Phone: (502) 564-6930
Fax: (502) 564-4595
TTY: (888) 642-1137

The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) oversees and monitors the administration of programs and services at the local and regional level, establishes policy and advocates on behalf of Kentucky’s elders and people with disabilities. DAIL works to support
and enhance freedom of choice and independence.

In partnership with Kentucky’s fifteen (15) Area Agencies on Aging and community partners to provide needed services and programs, DAIL is focused on addressing issues and circumstances that stand in the way of elders and people with disabilities achieving the best possible quality of
life.

Provides general information on services and programs across the Commonwealth.

SpringHaven, Inc.

P.O. Box 2047
Elizabethtown, KY 42702-2047

Phone: (270) 765-4057
Crisis Line: (800) 767-5838
Fax: (270) 766-1081
Email: springhaven@springhaveninc.org

OFFICE HOURS: 24 hours a day

SERVICES: 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, legal and other advocacy, information and referral, community education, and professional training.

SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone experiencing spousal/partner abuse and violence.

FEES: None

Lincoln Trail Senior Citizens Centers

SERVICES: Social and Recreational Programs, Outreach, Information, and Referral. Apply at senior center.

ELIGIBILITY: Persons 60 years of age and older or spouse of a person aged 60 or the disabled adult child of an eligible participant.

FEES: Donations are accepted for meals and transportation as this is a Federal program based on donations.

Crime Victim Advocate
Commonwealth’s Attorney Office

Provides fair, compassionate treatment for victims and witnesses of violent crimes to ensure they are not lost nor forgotten in the legal process. These crimes include murder, reckless homicide, manslaughter, sexual or physical abuse, spouse or child abuse, robbery, kidnapping, wanton endangerment, and residential burglary.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: Help victims understand their rights and keep informed of all court dates.

Accompany victims and witnesses to court. Provide emotional support, and help file forfinancial aid through the Crime Victim Compensation Board. Notify victims when criminals are released into custody. Inform victims and witnesses of all probation or parole hearings so they may have input to the process. Identify services needed by victims, witnesses, and their families and refer to appropriate agencies.

SERVICE AREA: Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim or witness of a violent crime, or a family member or survivor of a victim or witness.

FEES: None.

The Caring Place: A Center for Abused Women And Children, Inc.

P.O. Box 945
Lebanon, KY 40033

Phone: (270) 692-9300
Toll Free: (800) 692-9394
Fax: (270) 692-9206 non-dedicated line

Services for any female abused adult and the mother’s children under 18 years of age.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. (Monday-Friday)

SERVICES: The Caring Place provides information, counseling, legal advocacy and referral services to victims of domestic violence—available 24 hours a day.

SERVICE AREA: Marion, Nelson, Taylor, and Washington counties.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be a victim of domestic violence.

FEES: None.

Legal Aid Society

416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 584-1254
Toll Free: (800) 292-1862
FAX: (502) 584-8014

WEB: www.laslou.org

SERVICES: Legal services, court appearances, advice and representation. Benefits counseling to include assistance with accessing and interpreting benefits/resources.

ELIGIBILITY: Clients needing legal help who are of low income and meet income guidelines.

FEES: None