Individual Community Living Support in Maplewood
Individual community living supports (ICLS) combine scheduled assistance in at least two areas of daily life for eligible adults age 65 and older living at home.
What is Individual Community Living Support?
ICLS is an Elderly Waiver or Alternative Care service, not another name for IHS. It can bring together reminders, cues, intermittent supervision, and physical assistance around an older adult's assessed needs. Start with the parts of your week that are hard to manage and the help already in place, so the planning conversation addresses gaps without duplicating support.
Who is Individual Community Living Support for?
Older adults comparing a bundle of scheduled supports with one-task assistance
People who want reminders and practical help while retaining their own routines
Care coordinators reviewing more than one area of daily living
Individual Community Living Support in Maplewood
Maplewood at a glance
- County
- Ramsey County
- Local ZIP codes
- 55109, 55117, 55119
- Service availability
- Contact We Care to confirm staffing for your address and schedule.
What to expect
How Individual Community Living Support comes together, from the first conversation to ongoing care.
Describe a typical week and identify where assistance is missing.
Review the ICLS planning form with your case manager or care coordinator.
Ask which components, tasks, and hours are authorized and which We Care can staff.
Confirm the visit schedule, communication preferences, and backup arrangements.
How services are funded
Funding depends on the service, eligibility, and authorization. Ask your case manager which support is covered and whether you have any financial responsibility. We Care confirms the service arrangement with you before care begins.
MA Waiver programs
Medicaid-funded waivers that cover a range of home and community-based services.
Learn more about MA Waiver programsPrivate pay
Ask whether the requested service is available privately and request the rate and terms before agreeing to care.
Not sure which program applies? Contact us and we will help you figure it out.
Frequently asked questions
Home care services in Maplewood
24-Hour Emergency Assistance
On-call assistance for needs covered by your support plan. Discuss the response arrangement with We Care. This is not continuous in-home staffing or a replacement for 911.
Adult Companion Services
Nonmedical support and socialization for older adults working toward a goal in their support plan. Discuss the activities, assistance, and schedule that would be useful to you.
Homemaker Services
Help with cleaning and household activities based on your assessed needs. Compare Minnesota's three homemaker types and confirm which tasks your authorization and provider can cover.
Night Supervision
Overnight assistance at home for people with assessed nighttime support needs. Explore night supervision in the Twin Cities and discuss the schedule with We Care.
Respite Care
Temporary care when a primary caregiver is away or needs relief. Discuss the requested dates, care needs, and setting before relying on respite coverage.
Individualized Home Supports without Training
Practical support with routines and community living in the Twin Cities. IHS without training helps you use the skills you already have, with assistance where you need it.
Individualized Home Supports with Training
Practice everyday skills with support at home and in the community. Explore IHS with training in the Twin Cities for goals such as meals, budgeting, routines, and getting around.
Individualized Home Supports with Family Training
Community-living skill training for the person and/or family when the person lives in the family's home. Discuss the goals and support needed with We Care.