Criteria For Admission

• The guest has a life expectancy of one month or less. This prognosis is subject to medical review by Clarehouse RN and Medical Director.
• The guest does not require care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility and his/her needs can be met in a non-medical setting and do not exceed Clarehouse staff capability. Clarehouse cannot provide care for a guest requiring IV medication, IM medication, SQ medication, a feeding tube, or fingerstick blood sugar checks or insulin injections.
• The guest is enrolled in a local hospice program.
• The guest or health care power of attorney has established a “Do Not Resuscitate” Status.
• The guest’s and/or caregiver’s behavior does not present a danger to self or others and would not be disruptive to others at Clarehouse.
• The guest does not have known, active TB.
• Clarehouse staff and the hospice provider serving the guest recommend the admission and agree upon the plan of care at Clarehouse and plans for discharge and/or continuing care.
• The guest and caregiver agree on the purpose of admission and on the plan of care, including the projected length of stay as a guest at Clarehouse.
• There is a plan for continued care for the guest who is discharged from Clarehouse.
• The guest and caregiver understand that there is no charge for care at Clarehouse.

When there is available space, a decision regarding order of admission will be based on order of application. Clarehouse staff reserves the right to deny admission to guests with active, infectious disease that may place other guests or staff at risk.

To make a referral please call 893-6150 or fax 893-6152

Questions? Email Stephanie Carrico, RN, Clinical Director