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HOME DELIVERED MEALS (MEALS-ON-WHEELS) |
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Nutritious meals which meet the USDA recommended daily
allowances are delivered to frail, homebound seniors who are unable
to purchase, prepare or otherwise obtain their own meals. To qualify
you must be 60 years of age, the spouse or dependent of a person 60
years of age who is receiving services and/or live in a senior
housing community. We have 18 home delivered meal routes delivering
daily hot meals and weekly frozen entrees with fresh supplements
throughout Sumter and Sumter County. While most of our
services are provided free or with cost sharing, or client
contributions, we also provide private pay services. |
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| TRANSPORTATION |
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Daily transportation service is provided for clients attending
the senior centers. In addition transportation to doctors
appointments, shopping and bill paying is provided on Mondays and
Fridays for a nominal fee |
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| HOMECARE & COMPANION / RESPITE SERVICES |
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General light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, changing
linens and laundering are provided for clients who are unable to perform
these duties. In addition to housekeeping services we also provide
companion/sitter services and respite for the caregiver. While most of
our services are provided free or with cost sharing or client
contributions, we also provide private pay services. |
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
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Structured health promotion and physical fitness classes are offered at our senior centers. Informative presentations, light aerobic activities, resistance training exercises, and health screen tests are some of the activities provided. |
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| INFORMATION AND REFERRAL |
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We provide various information on resources and services within the community and will refer you to the appropriate agency which meets your particular need. |
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| PUBLIC BENEFITS COUNSELING |
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Information provided on supplemental insurance policies, housing assistance, living wills and health care powers of attorney. |
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| RECREATION / LEISURE ACTIVITIES |
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Throughout the year we schedule shopping trips, “get-a-way”
overnight trips, dances and picnics. Check out our
Events Calendar |
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| WISTERIA WAY |
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Sumter Senior Services initiated construction of this HUD
project in 1988. It is a 30 unit senior housing complex located in
Manning, South Carolina, under the auspices of Tri-Vision Housing
Corporation and managed by N & H Enterprises. For more
information, please call 803-435-4809. |