MSSP: An Alternative to Nursing Home Care
MSSP is a lesser-known Medi-Cal waiver program that can help someone stay out of a nursing home — but it only operates through specific local “sites,” not everywhere in the state.
What MSSP is
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) is a Medi-Cal home-and-community-based waiver program that provides care management and services as an alternative to nursing facility placement. It’s administered locally, county by county, through designated provider sites — so coverage and the exact contact depend on where you live.
San Joaquin County is covered
San Joaquin County is served by Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton, whose MSSP site is limited to residents of San Joaquin County. Contact them to ask about eligibility and enrollment:
- Phone: (209) 444-5900
- Address: 6777 Embarcadero Dr, Stockton, CA 95219
Source: Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton’s own senior services program page (ccstockton.org), cross-checked against San Joaquin County’s community resource directory.
Other programs to ask about
- IHSS — help paying for in-home caregiving.
- The Assisted Living Waiver — Medi-Cal help with assisted living care costs.
- CalAIM Community Supports — ask your Medi-Cal managed care plan what they offer.
This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Confirm current eligibility and enrollment details directly with the program.