

Exclusive Services
Step-by-Step: How Residents Are Evaluated for Care Needs (Title 22 Compliant)
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Pre-Admission Appraisal (LIC 603A)
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Conducted before admission to determine if the facility can meet the resident's needs.
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Includes physical, mental, and functional assessments, as well as behavioral considerations.
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Gathers information from physicians, the resident, family, and other providers.
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Physician’s Report (LIC 602A)
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Must be completed and signed by a licensed physician.
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Documents medical diagnosis, medications, mental status, ambulatory status, and any special needs.
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Determines whether the resident meets admission criteria under Title 22.
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Needs and Services Plan (LIC 625)
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Created upon admission based on the pre-admission appraisal and physician’s report.
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Specifies required assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), supervision, and health-related services.
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Includes resident preferences, communication needs, and any behavioral concerns.
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Care Level Determination
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The Administrator or designated staff reviews all documentation and observes the resident.
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Resident is placed in one of the following care levels (outlined below) based on Title 22 definitions and facility capabilities.
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Facility must ensure proper staffing, training, and environment to support the assigned care level.
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Ongoing Monitoring & Reassessment
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Residents are continuously monitored for changes in condition.
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Any change in health, mobility, or cognitive status prompts a reassessment.
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Plans are updated at least annually or as needed to reflect current needs.
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1. Basic Care (Supervision & Mild Assistance)

For residents who are mostly independent but benefit from light oversight.
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Includes meals, housekeeping, supervision, and reminders.
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May need assistance with up to three ADLs (e.g., bathing, dressing, medication management).
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Suitable for mild memory loss or limited mobility.
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Residents remain ambulatory with or without assistive devices.
2. Enhanced Assisted Living (Moderate to Increased Support)

For residents needing more frequent and direct assistance.
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Support with multiple ADLs including hygiene, transfers, toileting, and incontinence.
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May need redirection or behavioral support.
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Appropriate for those with advancing dementia who are still safely manageable in the facility.
3. Memory Care / Dementia Care (Secured or Non-Secured)

Tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
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Dementia-trained staff provide structured routines, behavior management, and cognitive support.
4. Bedridden / Non-Ambulatory Care

For residents who are unable to get out of bed without assistance or are completely non-ambulatory.
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Care includes repositioning, pressure injury prevention, and assistance with all ADLs.
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Monitoring ensures comfort, safety, and quality of life.
5. Hospice Care (End-of-Life Support)

For residents diagnosed with a terminal condition.
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Care is coordinated with a licensed hospice agency.
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Focuses on comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
