DISCUSSION
The Gold Home is an Assisted Living Facility located in Orangevale, CA and is licensed with the State of California Community Care Licensing which can provide 24-hour residential care, as needed, to individuals with both mental illness and co-occurring health/medical conditions. Assisted Living Facilities can offer mental health clients a less restricted level of housing and care than a locked facility such as an Institution of Mental Disease, state hospital, or acute psychiatric hospital. Facilities, such as The Gold Home, provide assistance with daily living activities, including monitoring for medication compliance, recreational opportunities, and transportation to medical appointments and/or other activities in the community. The Gold Home works closely with Shasta County staff to review and monitor the progress of each client toward their treatment goals. Out of county placements occur only when no other board and care beds are available locally, including those situations when there is a specialty need severely limiting options. Under the terms of the agreement, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Adult Services staff will provide referral, authorization, and reauthorization for approved clients residing and receiving treatment at Gold Home. The agreement also allows for minor amendments, including retroactive and prospective rate changes, as long as the intent of the agreement and the maximum compensation are not changed. |