The NTG has issued a public policy advisory on applications of the CMS 'Settings Rule; with applications to community-based housing for adults with intellectual disability living with dementia. The advisory covers that adaptations agencies could use to provide HCBS supports in small dementia capable group homes and designing person-centered care plans.
Our advisory looks at the underlying purpose of the housing and how thoughtful planning can enrich the person's life and maintain skill sets. We provide some thoughts and recommendations for structuring such group home programs so as to maintain compliance with the 'settings rule.'
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