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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.

Evaluation of Medicaid eligible individuals seeking nursing home placement or community - based services as personal care 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. This screening is also used to assess the need for in home services as an option to nursing home placement.

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.

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.

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.

Veteran Direct Care is a service program for veterans of any age, who are determined and referred by the Veterans Health Administration, to be at-risk of institutional placement and desire self-directed care. In other words, the program is designed to allow veterans who are potential candidates for nursing home placement to receive that level of care in their homes.

Screenings are performed for individuals seeking Medicaid coverage of long term care services. Requests for screenings need to be made through the Department of Social Services (DSS). An in-home assessment is performed by a health department registered nurse and a social worker. Contact your local Department of Social Services for an appointment.

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

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.

Provides memory assessment services for older adults. Treats many conditions that cause memory problems, including reactions to medications and vitamin deficiencies. Staff members evaluate the extent of memory loss, look for the cause and also suggest ways patients and their families can plan for the future.

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.

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.

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.

Personal Care provides personal assistance or supervision for those unable to perform one or more activities of daily living (ADLs).

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 screening by a registered nurse and social worker for personal care services or nursing home placement. In home assessment provided. Screens for nursing facility or community based in home services based upon the consumer's choice.

Nursing Home and Community Care Pre-Admission Screening is a Virginia Medical Assistance funded program (Medicaid). Designed to provide services in the home and/or community for people who would otherwise require 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.

This program screen applicants to determine eligibility for nursing home placement and/or personal care services.

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.

Care Coordination is available to assess the needs of residents age 60 and over to connect them with appropriate services. This service includes In-home assessments, Case management, Coordination of services and Information and referral and assistance.

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.

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.