Project C.A.R.E. (Community Action to Reach Elderly)

How it works

Project C.A.R.E. is a Jackson County Department on Aging program that provides safety modifications in Jackson County. The county says it limits its efforts to projects involving carpentry and provides these services for qualifying residents.

What the program covers

The official page lists these services:

• Construction of recyclable wooden wheelchair ramps built to Jackson County building codes and Americans with Disabilities Act specifications
• Installation of temporary aluminum ramps for short-term and/or emergency use
• Construction of new and/or safer senior-designed steps
• Installation of handrails inside and outside to improve safe movement
• Installation of grab bars and/or handheld showers for bathing safety
• Installation of smoke detectors

Who it is for

The page says the program serves low-income elderly, homebound seniors, and other qualifying persons in Jackson County.

How to get help

The page provides a phone number for more information or to volunteer: 828-586-5494.

What a homeowner should know

The page does not state an application form, funding cap, waiting list, reimbursement process, or deadline. It also does not say whether homeowners must own the home, whether the work is first-come first-served, or whether there is any income verification process beyond the general low-income description.