State Profile: Kentucky

Welcome to the Kentucky State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.

Check back as new updates will be posted periodically! Have any changes or additions? Please contact homemods@usc.edu

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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Home Modification and Repairs for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities for State Units on Aging

This report by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and ADvancing States reports on a national survey
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KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING (State Unit on Aging)

State Units on Aging (SUAs) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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Hart-Supported Living Program

The Hart-Supported Living program provides grants for supports that enable Kentuckians with disabilities to live in their homes and communities of choice and avoid institutionalization. Home modification is an eligible service.
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Homecare Program

The Homecare Program provides supports and services for daily needs as well as coordination among caregivers and provider agencies to help adults at risk of institutional care remain in their own homes.
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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver

The ABI waiver is for adults with an acquired brain injury who can benefit from intensive rehabilitation services. The service includes environmental and home modifications.
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Acquired Brain Injury Long Term Care (ABI LTC) Waiver

The ABI LTC waiver is for adults with an acquired brain injury who have reached a plateau in their rehabilitation level. They require maintenance services to live safely in the community. The service includes environmental and home modifications.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Building Community Capacity to Serve Older Adults: The Role of Area Agencies on Aging in Home Modifications and Repairs

This Data Brief highlights key findings from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging on how Area Agencies on Aging are providing and funding home modification and repair activities. It was developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of the Administration for Community Living project, “Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications.”
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In-Home Services: Home Repairs

The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging provides home repair services that include minor home adaptations and modifications to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and safety at home.
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Kentucky Homecare Program

The Kentucky Homecare program provides minor home adaptations, modifications, and repairs to ensure safety and facilitate mobility for seniors.
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Rampbuilders Program

The Rampbuilders program offers free home accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities in the Louisville Metro Area. This program works in partnership with the Salvation Army, local governments and Medicaid. The services provided can include ramps, railings, and anything other modifications that help recipients more safely move about their homes.
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