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Assessments, Evaluation and Review Services

Description: One of our team’s nurses or social workers (assessors) perform an in-home evaluation and assessment for aged and/or disabled children and adults.  The evaluations determine the level of service eligibility.  The assessor will develop a plan of care with recommendations for needed services that will enable individuals to live in the community.

Types of Evaluations:

Home and Community-based Services (HCBS): Evaluations for community Medicaid recipients who are seeking Home and Community-based Services.

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR): The Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review process requires that all applicants to Medicaid-certified Nursing Facilities be given a preliminary assessment to determine whether they might have mental illness or mental retardation.  Individuals who receive a positive score at Level 1 are then evaluated through a “Level II” Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review.  The results of this evaluation determine the need, appropriate setting, and recommendations for services to inform the individual’s plan of care.

Senior Care: Aged and/or disabled adults at risk for nursing facility placement who wish to remain living their homes/community that do not have full Community Medical Assistance Benefit.

Eligibility requirements:

Home and Community-based Services (HCBS): Individuals must be Medicaid eligible for Home and Community-based Services. They must also meet a medical criteria for care that is determined during the assessment.

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR): Individuals with intellectual or mental disabilities that require long term care placement.

Senior Care: Individuals that do not have Medicaid and meet financial and medical eligibility criteria may be eligible for services based on the assessment results.

Contact information

Home and Community-based Services (HCBS): Washington County Commission on Aging: 301-790-0275

Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR): Washington County Health Department: 240-313-3229

Senior Care: Washington County Commission on Aging: 301-790-0275

How long does it take?

After a referral is received, the nurse will schedule an appointment for a home visit within 3- 4 weeks. The assessment process may take up to two hours or more.

Useful Links

Washington County Disability Resource Directory 

AERS Community Resource Guide

Washington County Commission on Aging