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Medical Foster Home Program

The Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a home setting. MFH is a comprehensive care, dynamic alternative for Veterans who prefer to live in a private home rather than a nursing home.

 

Want to Make a Difference in the life of a Veteran?  Become a MFH Caregiver

The VA Medical Center in Manchester NH is seeking Caregiver applicants for its Medical Foster Home Program.

If you are interested in becoming a Medical Foster Home (MFH) Caregiver, review the Medical Foster Home Checklist for more information, and reach out to our local MFH Coordinator.

  

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Kevin Keefe LICSW

Medical Foster Home Coordinator

VA Manchester health care

Phone:

Email: kevin.keefe@va.gov

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Care

MFH combines care in a private home in the community with Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) support from a VA interdisciplinary team.  This team of primary care providers, nurses, social workers, dieticians, psychologists, occupational therapists and recreational therapists will provide care and visit with the Veteran(s) on a regular basis.    The MFH Program Coordinator provides ongoing support and education to the MFH Caregiver, including monthly visits.

Medical foster home features

  • Private room with potential to bring spouse/partner
  • Potential to bring a personal pet into the Medical Foster Home
  • 24-hour care plan; Caregiver lives in the home and provides hands-on daily care
  • Medication management
  • Personal care (dressing, grooming, bathing, etc.)
  • Meals, laundry, cleaning
  • Flexible daily routine with various recreational options
  • Long term care option, including through hospice care
  • Signed care agreement between Caregiver and the Veteran or their legal representative
  • Personalized, collaborative care
  • Maximum of 3 residents per home
  • High quality care outcomes and high Veteran satisfaction results
  • The VA Medical Foster Home and Home Based Primary Care teams are able to support Medical Foster Homes which are located 35 miles or a 45-minute drive from Manchester, Portsmouth, Somersworth, Conway or Tilton

 

  • Learn more about VA's national Medical Foster Home Program

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