Assisted Living

In our Assisted Living track of the Residential Program, we provide 24 hour support in a calming, home-like environment with private suites. Our program structure promotes self-sufficiency and rebuilds independent living skills based on each individual's need and care plan.

Program Admission Criteria

• Male or female 18 years or older with a primary diagnosis of neurological dysfunction or developmental disability* (ages 16-17 may be admitted with individual case evaluation and determination which includes approval from a child welfare placing agency and State licensing)
• Requires more than 12 hours structured support or supervision per day
• Does not require more intensive supervision beyond a possible individualized treatment plan for safety with close monitoring and time limitation
• Minimum assistance with basic activities of daily living
• Transfers self with modified independence
• Participates in instrumental activities of daily living such as meal preparation, laundry, and medication management
• Medically stable, free from acute infection or fever, non-ventilator dependent
• Does not require skilled nursing and does not require direct oversight of medical needs
• Minimum Ranchos Los Amigos Levels of 6/7
• Participates in a minimum of 3 hours of structured programming per day
• Not a danger to self or others
• Not actively engaged in substance use

Levels of Supervision

• Standard – up to moderate assistance in functional areas
• Intensive – maximum assistance in functional areas
• One on One – requires 1 to 1 staff support in functional or behavioral areas (Does not require more intensive supervision beyond a possible individualized treatment plan for safety with close monitoring and time limitation)

Discharge/Transition Criteria

• Treatment team’s assessment indicates that the individual has achieved a level of functional independence requiring fewer than 12 hours of daily support or supervision
• Individual’s behavior is not compatible with the program goals, group activities, or may prevent the progress of other participants**
• Poses a risk or danger to self or others**
• Individual meets admission criteria of another program track in the Origami continuum and may transition accordingly
• Interruption to secure funding

* Origami specializes in neurological rehabilitation; however, provides services to individuals with other diagnoses as long as the established admission criteria are met.

**A discharge procedure will be followed ensuring the opportunity to access other appropriate resources.