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City approves $300,000 to extend person‑centered care program supporting older residents
Summary
Council approved a $300,000 request from Legacy Health Endowment to extend a person‑centered care program that aims to help older residents remain at home, part of a program the city previously supported with $1 million; staff and public praised program outcomes and asked for follow‑up reporting.
Jeffrey Lewis, president and CEO of Legacy Health Endowment, delivered an annual report on the city’s person‑centered care program and requested an additional $300,000 to support the program for one more year. Lewis described the program’s purpose as helping older adults remain in their homes by providing services such as food assistance, home modifications and care coordination to avoid hospital stays and long‑term care placements.
Council members asked about eligibility and outcomes; Lewis said the typical age threshold is 55 and older but that younger disabled individuals and families in need are not turned away. Public commenters and several council members praised the program and requested more reporting on individual outcomes to clarify community benefit. One council member noted limited city resources and explained a planned vote against the funding for fiscal‑priority reasons, but the motion to provide the additional $300,000 passed by recorded roll call.
Staff will provide follow‑up materials, including requested participant outcome summaries, to council and interested members of the public.
