Home Upkeep
Support with authorized routine household tasks needed to keep the home safe and functional.
Licensed Minnesota 245D Service
Homemaker Services
Practical household support that helps a person maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home when disability-related needs make routine home tasks difficult.
How Homemaker Can Help
Support is individualized rather than delivered from a fixed checklist. These are common areas the service may address when included in the authorized plan.
Safer Living Environment
Attention to common household concerns that may affect accessibility, cleanliness, or safety.
Person-Centered Routine
Services are organized around the person’s needs, preferences, and approved support plan.
Reliable Scheduling
Consistent visits coordinated around the authorized service schedule and household priorities.
Potential benefits
- A cleaner and more manageable home environment
- Reduced disability-related barriers to household upkeep
- Support remaining in the person’s chosen home
- More consistency with essential household routines
Eligibility considerations
- People whose disability-related needs limit completion of routine household tasks
- Individuals with homemaker services authorized in their support plan
- People living in an eligible home and community-based setting
- Service scope and frequency approved by the lead agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What can homemaker services help with?
Depending on the authorized plan, homemaker services can support routine household activities that help maintain a safe and functional home. The exact tasks and schedule are determined during service planning.
Is homemaker service the same as a general cleaning company?
No. It is a disability-related support service connected to assessed needs and an authorized service plan, rather than an unrestricted commercial cleaning service.
How often can homemaker services be provided?
Frequency depends on assessed need, authorization, and provider availability. Truwell reviews the approved service plan before scheduling.