Multipurpose Senior Services Program
The Multipurpose Senior Service Program’s (MSSP) was formed to assist older adults to age in place, by delaying or avoiding entirely, inappropriate and costly nursing home placement. This is a free social and health care management program. To be considered eligible for the MSSP clients must:
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Live within a site’s service area
- Be currently eligible for Medi-Cal
- Be certified or certifiable for placement in a nursing facility
- Willing to participate in Care Management
- The services that may be provided include:
- Ongoing Care Management
- Health and Social Assessments
- Client Advocacy
- Service Coordination and Purchase of Service
- In-home care
- Transportation
- Meal Services
- Respite Care
- Social Services
- Counseling for clients/families
- Adult Day Care / Support Center
- Emergency Response Systems
This program is offered in the following cities: Artesia, Bell; Bell Gardens; Bellflower; Cerritos; Commerce; Cudahy; Downey; Huntington Park; Lynwood; Maywood; Norwalk; Paramount; Pico Rivera; Santa Fe Springs; South Gate; and Whittier. For more information, please contact us at (562) 806-5400.
This program is funded by the State of California, California Department of Aging.