Medicaid Home Care in Brentwood, TN
Senior Solutions Home Care helps older adults in Brentwood stay safe and comfortable at home, with caregivers who lend a hand with the everyday things that have gotten harder. For a lot of families, the first question is how to pay for it. Medicaid home care in Brentwood, TN comes through TennCare CHOICES, and Senior Solutions was approved to provide Medicaid services. Our Brentwood office is at 214 Overlook Cir, Ste 200, and this page walks you through who qualifies, how to apply and how we help once care begins.
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Medicaid Home Care for Brentwood Seniors
Senior Solutions offers in-home, hourly help with the activities of daily living, things like bathing, dressing and getting a good meal on the table. That help lets your loved one keep living in the home they know, with their own routines and their own front porch. We're a family-owned, non-medical home care agency, and we serve families right here in Brentwood.
Medicaid can be part of how a family pays for that care. Our company timeline lists our approval to provide Medicaid services, and one of our Brentwood managers explained on our blog that in-home care is typically paid for privately or with TennCare CHOICES, which is Medicaid here in Tennessee. So when a friend or a neighbor mentions TennCare home care in Brentwood, CHOICES is the program they mean.
About 7,425 Brentwood residents are 65 or older, roughly one in every six people in the city. Of those, 1,258 live alone, and another 581 live in a grown son's or daughter's home. Whether your mom lives on her own across town or just down the hall from you, a caregiver for a few hours a day can take some of the weight off everyone.
How TennCare CHOICES Pays for Care at Home
Medicaid in Tennessee goes by the name TennCare. Inside TennCare, a program called CHOICES pays for long-term care for adults 65 and older and adults 21 and older with a physical disability. TennCare CHOICES in Brentwood, TN works the same way it does across the state, and the program is split into three groups. Only two of them pay for care at home.
Group 1 is nursing home care. Group 2 is for people who qualify for nursing home care but would rather get their care at home. Group 3 is for people who don't qualify for nursing home care yet but are at risk of needing it without some help at home.
Groups 2 and 3 are the ones that receive what the state calls home and community based services. In everyday terms, that's the hands-on help a caregiver gives in your loved one's kitchen, bathroom and living room, on a schedule that fits their week.
Group 3 has an enrollment target of 1,750 for people who don't receive SSI, which means the state sets a limit on how many people that group takes in. It's a good thing to know early on, so your family can plan with it in mind.
Every service also has to be found medically necessary before the state approves it. So the help one person receives can look a little different from what their neighbor receives, and that's how the program is meant to work.
Who Qualifies for CHOICES
Medicaid home care eligibility in Tennessee comes down to two questions. The first is whether your loved one needs help with daily living activities, like bathing, dressing, eating or moving around the house. The state calls this level of care. The second is whether they qualify financially for Medicaid long-term services and supports. The program is open to adults 65 and older, along with adults 21 and older who have a physical disability.
The first question touches a lot of Brentwood families. One in three residents 75 and older lives with a disability, and among everyone 65 and older it's one in five. Those are often the years when getting out of the tub or up from a favorite chair starts to need a steady hand.
The money side has its own rules. For 2026, income can't be more than $2,982 a month, and countable assets can't be more than $2,000. The home your loved one lives in doesn't count toward that asset limit, which is a relief for many families.
There's also a five-year look-back. Nothing can have been given away or sold for less than it was worth in the last five years. Income that runs above the monthly limit can still work with CHOICES through a Qualifying Income Trust.
Everyday Help Our Brentwood Caregivers Provide
Our caregivers in Brentwood give hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting, along with help walking around the house and moving safely from the bed to a chair. They also offer companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, plus errands and grocery shopping.
Medication reminders are part of the day, too. So are rides to appointments and errands, and respite for family caregivers who need a few hours to rest, run their own errands or just catch their breath.
In-home care for Medicaid recipients in Brentwood follows what the CHOICES program lists in its own terms. For Groups 2 and 3, the program includes personal care visits of up to 2,580 hours a year and in-home respite care of up to 216 hours a year for unpaid family caregivers.
It also includes adult day care of up to 2,080 hours a year, one home-delivered meal a day and a personal emergency response system, the call button a person wears at home. Minor home changes, like grab bars or a ramp, are covered up to $6,000 a project.
Each member's services are approved one at a time, after they're found medically necessary. So the list above shows what the program can include, and your loved one's own approved plan shows what they'll receive.
Getting Started With Medicaid Home Care in Brentwood
The first step depends on whether your loved one is already on TennCare. The Area Agency on Aging and Disability helps people who aren't on TennCare yet with the CHOICES application. For Brentwood and the rest of Williamson County, that agency is the Greater Nashville Regional Council. So for anyone wondering how to apply for TennCare CHOICES in Williamson County, the council is where it starts.
Current TennCare members take a different route. They ask their own health plan about CHOICES, whether that's BlueCare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or Wellpoint.
Our own process runs in three steps, and you can fill out our Get Started form whenever you're ready. We'll connect with you by phone to go over the form, which takes about ten minutes. Right off the bat, we'll know whether we're a good fit, and if we're not, we can refer you to professionals in our wide network for more help.
Next, we visit you and your parent at home. We'll hear your story, answer any question you have and get a shared sense of the level of care that's needed. Then we put together a care plan and match your loved one with a trained caregiver. After 30 days, we review the services and how happy you are with them, and we adjust the plan as needs change.
Other Ways Brentwood Families Pay for Home Care
Some families don't meet the CHOICES limits, and others want care to begin while an application is still moving along. Medicare is the first place many people look. Medicare doesn't directly cover in-home care services, though Part A may cover some skilled services from a licensed professional at home, such as physical therapy or speech therapy.
Veterans and their surviving spouses may be able to use the VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit, and we provide in-home care for veterans and surviving spouses through the Aid and Attendance benefit. Our Veterans Services Manager works with experts on the application, so you have help with the paperwork.
Long-term care insurance policies often cover in-home care as well, and we help with filing. Private pay is the other common route. Whatever your family's situation, our team can answer your questions and point you in the right direction for financial resources.
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Why Brentwood Families Choose Senior Solutions
Our founder opened Senior Solutions in 2010 with his grandparents as his first clients, and we're still a family-owned, independent home care agency today. Along the way, we've been named an Inc. 5000 honoree three times, in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Our caregivers are our own employees. They're thoroughly screened, insured and bonded, and they've passed both state and national background checks and receive ongoing skills training. Care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
We use a Care Managed Approach. Your family has geriatric care managers and senior advisers on your care team, and they can coordinate with your doctors, specialists and other professionals. Our satisfaction guarantee means you can welcome a caregiver into your home without feeling trapped by a contract.
Jessica, a client family member, put it this way: "I do feel like they have a level of understanding and commitment to making sure that I can rest easy on my end and making sure that mom has somebody with a personality type that can work with her. I definitely feel like they care."
Local Support for Older Adults in Brentwood
The Greater Nashville Regional Council is the Area Agency on Aging and Disability for both Williamson and Davidson counties. Its Information and Assistance helpline connects older adults with in-home services, personal care and homemaker programs, and talking with a counselor costs nothing. The line is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The council's plan for 2027 to 2030 lists expanding in-home services among its priorities, which is good news for families hoping to keep a loved one at home.
The FiftyForward Martin Center offers fitness classes, educational programs and social gatherings for older adults in the Brentwood community. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a notable hospital nearby. You'll find more parks, activities and local spots for seniors on our home care in Brentwood page.
Every family's situation is a little different, and the CHOICES rules have a lot of moving parts. When you're ready, fill out a Get Started form and one of our staff members will reach out free of charge. You can expect information, pricing and a real conversation with a caring member of our office, and we'll take the time to talk through whatever is particular to your loved one.
Senior Solutions is not a franchise company. We are family owned, and our experience, compassion, and quality of care are at a higher level because of our personal touch. We are here to serve you when you need us. Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All of our caregivers are thoroughly screened, insured, and bonded. They’re also our employees, meaning that we handle all the details: taxes, insurance, and backup support whenever it’s needed.
We use a Care Managed Approach. You and your family will have access to geriatric care managers and senior advisers who will become part of your care team. We can coordinate with your doctors, specialists, and other professionals. At Senior Solutions Home Care, we take pride in our leadership team and all that they do for our company. Our leaders are trained in all aspects of our business and are constantly educating themselves on the healthcare and home care industries as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicaid Home Care in Brentwood
Does Medicaid pay for home care in Brentwood, TN?
Yes, for people who qualify. TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, pays for care at home through CHOICES Groups 2 and 3. In-home care with Senior Solutions is typically paid for privately or with TennCare CHOICES.
Is Senior Solutions approved to provide Medicaid services?
Yes. Our company timeline lists our approval to provide Medicaid services.
Who qualifies for TennCare CHOICES?
Adults 65 and older, and adults 21 and older with a physical disability, who need help with daily living activities and who qualify financially. For 2026, that means income of no more than $2,982 a month and countable assets of no more than $2,000. The home they live in doesn't count.
How does a Brentwood family apply for CHOICES?
The Greater Nashville Regional Council, the Area Agency on Aging and Disability for Williamson County, helps people who aren't on TennCare yet. Current TennCare members ask their health plan about CHOICES.
What kind of help at home does CHOICES cover?
The program includes personal care visits of up to 2,580 hours a year, in-home respite for family caregivers of up to 216 hours a year, a home-delivered meal each day, an emergency call button and minor home changes like grab bars.
Does Medicare pay for ongoing home care?
Medicare doesn't directly cover in-home care services. Part A may cover some skilled services from a licensed professional at home, such as physical therapy.
What if my parent doesn't qualify for Medicaid?
Veterans and surviving spouses may be able to use the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. Long-term care insurance often covers in-home care, and we help with filing. Private pay is another option, and our team is glad to point you toward financial resources.
