Elder Home Repair & Maintenance (EHRM)

Program Type: Home repair assistance service

Geographic Scope: Worcester and Southern Worcester County, Massachusetts

EHRM supports the age network concept of AGING IN PLACE by helping ensure a physically safe and healthful home. The program provides qualified agency insured staff to perform assessment of applicant needs, effect pertinent repairs, and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Eligibility

• Age 60 years or older
• Own and occupy your own home
• In need of home repairs primarily benefiting health and safety

Services Provided

The program may repair:

• Structural or system failures (stairs, doors, windows, ceilings)
• Minor plumbing failures
• Electrical faults

Cost

• Applicants approved after initial assessment need only provide necessary materials or the cost of prescribed materials
• Program actively solicits donations and may suggest an optional contribution for services

Application Process

• First come, first serve basis with exceptions for urgent requests
• Applicants are scheduled upon contact

Contact Information

• Phone: (508) 752-5519, ext 115
• Address: 6 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
• Email: info@cmhaonline.org

How to Apply

1. Contact CMHA by phone at (508) 752-5519, ext 115
2. Schedule an appointment - Applicants are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis (exceptions made for urgent requests)
3. Initial assessment - Qualified staff will assess your home repair needs
4. Provide materials - Once approved, applicants provide necessary materials or funds for materials
5. Repairs completed - Agency insured staff perform the repairs and make appropriate referrals when necessary

Optional: Program may suggest an appropriate optional contribution for services provided