Criteria For Admissions

If you or your loved one is age 60 or older and are considering independent senior living in a supportive and caring environment, Sheltering Arms may be a new place to call home. Please review the following criteria below. If you believe Sheltering Arms Residential Care Home can offer the right solution for you or your loved one, please contact us for a tour or download an application for admissions.

Physical/ Mental Capabilities:

  • Independent with activities of daily living: Dressing, bathing, toileting, etc.
  • Ambulatory: Independent with cane or with walker, able to walk to dining room for meals, etc.  No wheelchairs.
  • Oxygen: If ordered by a physician, resident must be able to charge canister and change to portable system as needed.
  • Diabetes/Insulin/Injectables Medication: Need to be able to self-administer, no sliding scales. Nurse will be available during daytime hours M-F to pre-draw medications.
  • Mental Health: Not in danger to themselves or others; chronic depression stable on medication; no smoking or alcohol allowed (Tobacco Free)

Admission Requirements:

  • Application completed
  • Medical report completed by personal primary care physician
  • Appropriateness assessment completed by nurse
  • Room availability
  • Income determination/funding sources

Download Admissions Application Here