What is Consumer Directed Services?

  • Consumer-directed services (CDS), although similar in nature to in-home services, are provided to persons with a physical disability and do not include any task performed by a licensed professional.

  • A participant of CDS must be able to direct the care planning process and hire an attendant. In general, CDS consists of personal care (bathing, cleaning, and meal preparation).

  • Family members can be hired to provide care. An exception are spouses and legal guardians.


Who Can be Caregivers?

Granddaughter

Son

Daughter

Nephew

Neighbor

Friends



Who are we?

Healing Hands CDS LLC is a company that helps the Missouri Medicaid program fulfill their goal of providing the Senior and disable people of Missouri with options of staying in their home.