Adult Service and Long Term Care Unit

Adult Service/ Long Term Care Unit are comprised of two units, Protective Services for Adults and the Homecare Unit.

Adult Protective Services

PSA (Protective Services for Adults) is available without regard to income for people 18 years of age or older and who meet the following criteria:

Has a physical or mental impairment
Is in need of protection from actual or threatened harm due to an inability to meet their essential needs of food, clothing, shelter or medical care, secure entitlements due them, or protect themselves from physical harm, emotional harm, sexual abuse or financial exploitation
Has no one able or willing to assist them responsibly

If you feel someone may be in need of help you can make a referral; all information and sources is confidential.

To make a referral call: 518.853.8275

Long Term Care Unit

This unit provides information regarding Home Care assistance and long term care services. A Nurse and caseworker complete an assessment to determine how to best assist you. There is no age requirement but you must be Medicaid eligible.

For further information or for an assessment please call (518) 853-8275

NY Connects

Montgomery County NY CONNECTS is a collaboration between Montgomery County Department of Social Services and Montgomery County Office For Aging.

The purpose is to provide comprehensive, unbiased information regarding long term care services. A nursing and social assessment is completed free of charge to any person in need of homecare services, regardless of age.

For information or to make a referral call:

Office for Aging at 518.843.2300

Long Term Care Unit at 518.853.8275