“Providing Exceptional Care in the Comfort of your Home”
Consumer Directed Services (CDS) is a program through Missouri State’s Medicaid designed to assist people living with physical disabilities in MO. The program provides for care services from a personal care attendant (PCA), allowing the care recipient to live in their own homes and communities, instead of the more restrictive environment in an institution. The Consumer Directed Services program is administered by Missouri’s Division of Health and Senior and Services (DHSS).
To qualify for CDS, you must:
Be eligible to receive Medicaid (MO HealthNet)
Be 18 years or older
Be willing to self-direct own care; hire, supervise, and train a caregiver
Be physically unable to perform daily routines
Be a Missouri resident
State Plan Personal Care, which includes but is not limited to:
Personal Care – bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene
Toileting – ostomy or catheter hygiene; bowel and/or bladder routine; general toileting activities
Health – use of transfer devices/mobility issues/prostheses, passive range of motion, manual assistance with medications, treatments, cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Housekeeping – cleaning, dusting, bed linens, laundry, trash
Meals – meal preparation and/or assistance with eating, washing dishes
Transportation – essential shopping/errands, school or employment
Independent Living Waiver (ILW) – this program offers additional services beyond the limitations of the Consumer Directed State Plan Personal Care program to a limited number of eligible consumers. ILW services include case management, personal care, environmental accessibility adaptations and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
6978 Chippewa St., Suite 5
Saint Louis, MO 63109
314-261-4639
After Hours Emergency Line
314-546-8320