Considerations for Tara Home Admission
Referrals to Tara Home come from a variety of sources, including Hospice, hospitals, and the community. Referrals may be made by leaving a message on the Tara Home voice mail system
(831-477-7750) which is checked daily, Monday-Friday.
A Tara Home Social Worker will be notified of the referral and will contact the referral source to let them know if the bed is available and to gather additional information about the possible resident.
Hospice provides the medical care for Tara Home residents and the resident must be enrolled in Hospice, or become enrolled in Hospice, prior to entering Tara Home.
As trained Tara Home volunteers function as family caregivers, the Social Worker will also determine if the possible resident has any skilled nursing needs beyond the level of care provided by volunteers. If a preliminary referral is accepted, the Tara Home Admissions team (Social Worker, Nurse, and Lead Coordinator) will meet the resident at their home, hospital, or skilled nursing facility.
The Admissions Team will provide an overview of Tara Home and the Social Worker will review the Tara Home Application for Admission and Resident Agreement with the possible resident and family. The Social Worker will also review the monthly charge for Tara Home at this time.
Following the home visit, a Tara Home Coordinator will contact the Hospice Nurse and other medical providers to obtain information to learn about specific care needs and prognosis. Tara Home can provide support for the resident for up to 8 weeks and volunteers provide 24-hour care at Tara Home.
While family members and friends may not live at Tara Home, they may participate in the volunteer schedule if additional coverage is needed. Once the referral is accepted, it may take up to 10 days before the new resident moves into Tara Home to allow time to confirm the volunteer schedule.