New Hampshire

What is it called?

·        Assisted Living Residence – Supported Residential Health Care and Assisted Living Residence – Residential Care

What services are provided?

·        Protective services, such as supervision of activities of daily living, nutrition, and medication

·        Hospice care for terminally-ill residents who have less than one year to live

·        Social and health services

o       These also may be provided through a contract with an outside provider

Who can be admitted?

·        Capable of self-evacuation

·        Eligible for admission to a nursing facility if the facility can provide the required services and supports

o       These facilities are licensed as Supportive Residential Care Facilities

Who is inappropriate?

·        Must be refused admission or evicted

o       For medical reasons

o       Require 24-hour nursing supervision

·        Exceptions to disqualifying eviction conditions

o       24-hour nursing supervision is allowed only on a temporary basis during a resident’s recovery period

What training is required for direct care staff?

·        Orientation and training as determined by the administrator to meet resident needs

Is nurse staffing required?

·        If facility provides nursing services, then a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse must perform the services

Is any public payment available?

·        Yes, the Medicaid program may pay for assisted living services through a Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver

More Information

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Program Support

Health Facilities Administration                         

(603) 271 – 4592

www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/ASSTLIVRESSERV/default.htm

New Hampshire Long Term Care Ombudsman

(603) 271 - 4704

www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/BEAS/Itcombudsman.htm