Warren County’s Health Services Committee voted to approve a contract replacing Greater Adirondack Home Aids with Fort Hudson to provide expanded in‑home services and Title III‑E family caregiver services after Greater Adirondack announced it will close. The committee approved the change in a motion brought by Supervisor Rosen and seconded by Supervisor Wilde.

The change keeps the county reimbursement for the programs at existing levels, but the contracted hourly wage will increase to $41 per hour. ‘‘The only thing that is different is the hourly wage will be $41 an hour,’’ a health services staff member said when presenting the item. Committee members confirmed the previous contractor had been paid $31 per hour.

Nut graf: The transfer preserves county funding levels for two programs that provide personal care and caregiver supports for seniors while adjusting the contractor wage to what health staff described as a more competitive market rate. Committee members voted to move the contract to the floor and approved it by voice vote.

According to the staff presentation, the services covered include personal care (hands‑on care such as bathing and dressing) and chore services (laundry, vacuuming and similar household tasks). The presentation named the programs as the county’s ISIP (expanded in‑home services) and Title III‑E family caregiver program.

Discussion and decision: Committee members questioned the hourly increase and why Greater Adirondack is closing. The presenting staff member said they did not have all specifics on the closure but confirmed the company ‘‘is going to be closing.’’ A supervisor asked why the rate rose $10; staff replied that Fort Hudson is a different provider and ‘‘is more competitive’’ and that the previous provider ‘‘was kinda charging us less than what they really should have been probably.’’

Action: Motion to accept the Fort Hudson contract was moved by Supervisor Rosen and seconded by Supervisor Wilde; the committee approved the motion by voice vote.

Ending: Staff said county reimbursement levels will remain unchanged and that services will continue under the new contractor. The health services staff member who presented the item is available for follow‑up questions about timing and client transitions.