Medical Foster Home Program
The Medical Foster Home Program (MFH) is a voluntary program that offers safe, long-term care in a homelike setting. This program offers an affordable, comprehensive-care housing alternative for Veterans.
Laura Metz MSW, LISW-S
Medical Foster Home Coordinator
VA Dayton health care
Phone:
Email: Laura.Metz@va.gov
Care Provided
All Veterans are visited by the Dayton VA Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Team, who provide primary care case management in the foster home.
Regular visits are made by our team which includes:
- primary care providers, nurses, social workers, dieticians, psychologists
- occupational, physical, and recreational therapists
Medical Foster Home Features
- Furnished private rooms
- 24-hour care plan; your 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 hospice care
- Signed care agreement between the caregiver and the Veteran or their legal representative
- Personalized care
- Maximum of 3 residents per home
- High-quality care outcomes and high Veteran satisfaction results
More Information
VA Medical Foster Home Program
Learn more about the VA's national Medical Foster Home Program