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Comprehensive programs are designed to address older adults’ physical, emotional, and social needs, ensuring they receive the necessary support to live independently at home.

Mental Health Skill-building is available for individuals ages 18 and older with severe mental illness. Some of the areas this service assists with include symptom management, medication management, 24/7 crisis management, activities of daily living, independent living skills, health and safety, interpersonal skills, and appointment compliance.

Provides a Center for Independent Living in which individuals with disabilities can access training in any skill necessary to live in the community. Independence is gained through instruction in activities of daily living, and through social skills training and recreational opportunities.

Pre-admission screening process for individuals seeking Medicaid coverage of long term care services. In home assessment provided. Screens both older adults and persons with disabilities needing nursing facility or in home assistance services.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in-home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a pre-requisite of nursing home placement.

Preadmission screening process for individuals seeking Medicaid coverage of long term care services. Requests for screenings need to be made through the Department of Social Services. In home assessment by a registered nurse and a social worker. Identification of local community resources.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in-home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a pre-requisite of nursing home placement. Offers screening for the Medicaid Waivers and other programs offering in home assistance for community based living.

This program screens applicants to determine eligibility for nursing home placement and/or personal care services. Program is accessible to the physically disabled, hearing impaired and /or visually impaired.

The Adult Services Program assists adults with an impairment who need services or support to enhance self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Services offered include: Home-based services (companion, chore, or homemaker) Long-Term Care Services and Support (LTSS) Screenings Assisted Living Facility (ALF) assessments and reassessments Review of annual guardian reports Adult foster care (provided by local option) These services are provided by local departments of social services and are designed to help adults remain as independent as possible, preferably in their own home. The goal is to strengthen appropriate family and social supports and reduce the need for institutional placement.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in-home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a pre-requisite of nursing home placement. This screening is also used to assess the need for in home services as an option to nursing home placement.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in-home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a pre-requisite of nursing home placement. This screening is also used to assess the need for in home services as an option to nursing home placement.

Medicaid clients or persons who anticipate becoming Medicaid eligible are screened upon request to determine if significant needs exist which require admission to a nursing home. Based on the results of the screening, clients and families may be offered the option of nursing home placement or in home personal care services.

Screenings conducted by a Public Health Nurse and Social Worker for eligibility for nursing home placement or community based in home personal care services.

Medicaid clients or persons who anticipate becoming Medicaid eligible are screened upon request to determine if significant needs exist which require admission to a nursing home. Based on the results of the screening, clients and families may be offered the options of nursing home placement or "in-home" Personal Care Services.

Adult Services include the provision of companion services to the elderly and screening to determine the need for possible nursing home or adult home placements.

This program provides a timely screening assessment for Medicaid or Medicaid eligible clients needing nursing home placement or services in the home or community. The target population for this program includes the elderly, disabled adults, or children needing a waiver for long-term placement or services for home-based care. Screenings are conducted in partnership with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and requests for screenings need to be made through DSS. A nurse and a social worker screen the client to determine if they meet Medicaid's criteria for either (1) Functional capacity: the degree of assistance an individual needs to complete the activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing) or (2) Medical or Nursing need (wound care). Services may include the following: in-home care, adult day care, or admission to a care facility. Referrals for screenings may be made through your local Health Department.

This program provides a timely screening assessment for Medicaid or Medicaid eligible clients needing nursing home placement or services in the home or community. The target population for this program includes the elderly, disabled adults, or children needing a waiver for long-term placement or services for home-based care. Screenings are conducted in partnership with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and requests for screenings need to be made through DSS. A nurse and a social worker screen the client to determine if they meet Medicaid's criteria for either (1) Functional capacity: the degree of assistance an individual needs to complete the activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing) or (2) Medical or Nursing need (wound care). Services may include the following: in-home care, adult day care, or admission to a care facility. Referrals for screenings may be made through your local Health Department.

Pre-Admission Nursing Home Screenings are performed in-home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a pre-requisite of nursing home placement. This screening is also used to assess the need for in home services as an option to nursing home placement.

Pre-screens Medicaid-eligible persons for nursing home placement and Medicaid-funded in-home services. Assesses the ability of an individual to take care of activities of daily living. Screening is conducted jointly by a registered nurse and a social worker in the home of the applicant.

Pre Admission screening process for individuals seeking Medicaid coverage of long term care services. Requests for screenings are made through the Department of Social Services. In home assessment by a registered nurse and a social worker. Identification of local community resources.

Performed in home by a public health nurse and adult services social worker for patients needing assessment of care level needed and as a prerequisite of nursing home placement. Consumers can choose to receive community-based services rather than nursing facility-based services if they meet the eligibility after the screening. The Medicaid Waiver programs may pay for community-based services.

Provides living environment allowing adults to remain in the least restrictive setting and function as independently as possible by providing supportive services. Adult Services are provided to adults age 18 and older who have a disability and to their families when appropriate. Services include: companion services pre-screening; nursing home pre-screenings; assisted living facility assessments and adult foster care.

For Medicaid or Medicaid eligible individuals, screenings are done by a team consisting of a nurse and a social worker. Determination is made to see if the individual meets criteria for nursing home placement, personal care services in the home or if some other community agency can best meet the individuals needs.

Provides a timely screening assessment for Medicaid or Medicaid eligible clients needing nursing home placement or services in the home or community. The target population for this program includes the elderly, disabled adults, or children needing a waiver for long-term placement or services for home-based care. Screenings are conducted in partnership with the Department of Social Services (DSS) and requests for screenings need to be made through DSS. A nurse and a social worker screen the client to determine if they meet Medicaid's criteria for either (1) Functional capacity: the degree of assistance an individual needs to complete the activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing) or (2) Medical or Nursing need (wound care). Services may include the following: in-home care, adult day care, or admission to a care facility. Referrals for screenings may be made through your local Health Department.

In home visit by a registered nurse and social worker to assess physical and psychosocial status of Medicaid eligible county residents to determine appropriateness of personal care, adult day care, or nursing home placement.