Adult Evaluation & Review Services

Adult Evaluation & Review Services

Services are provided to residents of Wicomico County.

Director:	Debra K. Cooper, R.N., B.S.N.

Physical Address:	300 West Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801 Get Map
Mailing Address:	108 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

Phone Number:	(410) 543-6938
Fax Number:	(410) 543-6987

Hours of Operation:	8:00am - 4:30pm

Fees:	No Charge for Evaluations


Program Description:	*WHAT IS AERS?*

	AERS provides assistance to aged and functionally disabled adults who are at risk of being placed in an institution. AERS staff conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify services available to help the individual to remain in the community, or in the least restrictive environment, while functioning at the highest possible level of independence and personal well-being. *HOW DOES AERS HELP?* The AERS teams consist of a nurse, social worker, and as needed psychiatrist and psychologist. These teams provide the individual with a comprehensive evaluation, including medical/nursing, environmental and psychosocial assessments. The evaluation is conducted in the home setting or the individual’s current location. Upon completion of the evaluation, the multidisciplinary team develops a plan of care which recommends services needed to help the individual remain at home, or in the least restrictive environment. SERVICES Pre-admission screening Resident Reviews Statewide Evaluation & Planning Initial Case Management Geriatric Evaluation Services REFERRALS Referrals are accepted from any concerned individual by phone, fax, mail or in person. Referrals for Preadmission Screening and Resident Reviews generally come from hospitals, nursing facilities, or health care providers.


Eligibility Criteria:	Must meet both Medical and Financial Eligibility Criteria as follows:
	Medical: at risk of nursing home placement Financial: Medicaid recipient or be eligible for Medicaid within six (6) months of placement in a nursing facility

Date Modified: July 28, 2010