Nursing Facility Transition and Life Skills Training
If you or someone you know resides in a nursing facility and are interested in moving back into the community Granite State Independent Living is available to help you learn more about your choices for community living and assistance with making the transition
Our Nursing Facility Transition Services include:
• Education and outreach to facilities, individuals, and/or families interested in learning more about the program and community based options;
• Individual Assessments to identify the individual’s strengths, challenges, abilities, and desires to ensure their wishes are honored in developing a comprehensive care plan
• Long Term Counseling-to assist the individual in making informed choices about services
• Care Plan Development-to address the individual preferences and care needs of the individual
• Service Coordination-to support the individual in obtaining the types of services and supports they will need to be independent in the community
• Life Skills Training-to guide the individual in developing the skills they need to be successful in their transition back to the community
Throughout the transition process, the Transition Coordinator will gently inform and support the individual, while encouraging them to take the lead in their transition journey. Post-transition follow-up by phone and face to face meetings will also be provided by the Transition Coordinator as necessary.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for participation in the program, an individual must be residing in an institution (nursing facility or rehabilitation facility) due to a physical disability, chronic illness, or decline due to the progression of aging. Individuals must be willing and motivated to engage in the transition process along with their coordinator.
Referral Information:
If you would like to learn more or are interested in being a part of the Nursing Facility Transition Program please email NFTransitioninfo@gsil.org or call Leslie Alcorn at 1-800-826-3700.
Information to Nursing Facilities:
If you would like to refer a resident for the Nursing Facility Transition Program or would like someone to talk with you and your staff about the program, please email NFTransitioninfo@gsil.org
If you are interested in nursing facility transition services, please complete this on-line form: Nursing Facility Transition Referral PDF . E-mail the completed form directly to the Transition Coordinator by clicking on the 'Email this form' button on the top right.