Are you currently a patient at a skilled nursing facility or hospital?

To apply:

  1. Complete the required SNF / Hospital Intake Packet.

  2. Mandatory forms needed:
    • Face Sheet
    • History & Physical
    • Order Summary
    • Active Medications List

    • Submit if Applicable:

    Designated Power of Attorney (DPOA)

    Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHCD)

    Proof of State Conservatorship

  3. Identify ALW Facilities and arrange an assessment prior to discharge for placement

Effective 9/3/2024, DHCS is immediately stopping the direct submission of new ALW applications from a SNF or Hospital that meet the ALW reserve capacity criteria for long-term care stays (SNF or Hospital stays of 60 or more days)

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

All applications for institutional transfers must be submitted to the waitlist. Please continue to submit the required documentation with your SNF/Hospital referrals. Our office will be in contact with you when your referral has reached the top of the waitlist and is ready for an RN assessment.