Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS)
Information
Phone: (410) 543-6938
Fax: (410) 543-6987
Location: 300 West Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Services:
- Pre-Admission Screening
- Resident Reviews
- Statewide Evaluation and Planning
- Initial Case Management
- Geriatric Evaluation Services
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What is Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS)?
AERS provides help to functionally disabled individuals who are at risk of being placed in an institution. AERS staff conduct 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 at home or the individual’s current location. After completing the evaluation, the team develops a plan of care to recommend services to help the individual remain at home, or in the least restrictive environment.
Referrals:
Referrals are accepted from any concerned individual by phone, fax, mail or in person. Referrals for Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Reviews generally come from hospitals, nursing facilities, private physicians or other health care providers.
Cost:
- There is no charge for evaluations.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must meet both Medical and Financial Eligibility Criteria as follows:
- Medical: at risk of nursing home placement, or institutional care
- Financial: Medicaid recipient or be eligible for Medicaid within six (6) months of placement in nursing facility