Enrollment Process

When the need for adult day health services is made known to The Guest House, an appointment is scheduled for a Health, Social and Activity Assessment that is conducted by The Guest House staff.  This assessment, with input from the client and their family/caregiver, is utilized to develop an individualized plan of care for the client.  The plan of care reflects the client’s identified needs and the services to be provided while attending The Guest House.  For questions or to request information, please call 770-535-1487 or e-mail socialservices@theguesthouse.org.

• Eligibility
  Determination for admittance is made using the eligibility criteria as well as the assessment conducted by The Guest House Assessment Team.
  
  Baseline eligibility includes ability to assist with transferring, ability to feed self, non-violent behavior and not a persistent wanderer (requiring constant one-on-one supervision).  If clients are unable to provide this assistance or do not meet the eligibility criteria, they are not appropriate for Guest House Services.  The Guest House professional team may also deem someone inappropriate due to certain behaviors and/or conditions that are not suited to a day care setting serving the frail elderly.
  
  
• Trial Period
  The first two weeks that a client attends The Guest House is considered a trial period.  These two weeks are used to determine The Guest House’s ability to serve a particular individual and the individual’s desire to participate in the program.  Discharge or an extension of the trial period may be necessary.
  
  
• Adjustment Period
  It is not unusual for individuals to experience some anxiety or stress during the first few days, or even weeks, at The Guest House; this is a normal and understandable response.  There are new routines, new faces and new experiences to encounter.  The Guest House staff is experienced in handling such transitional periods and will make every effort to ensure that the client is supported and reassured.  In some cases, a shorter length of stay is suggested for this transitional period.  After this period of adjustment, a full day is considered to be five or more hours.