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Form NameForm Living Assessment
Form Length5 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min 15 sec
Other namesliving assisted assessment, skilled nursing assessment forms, assisted living resident assessment form, assisted living forms

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Resident Name __________________________________

Date Completed ______________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________

 

Assisted Living Manager’s Assessment

This form is to be completed by the Assisted Living Manager or their designee. Questions noted with an asterisk are “triggers” for awake overnight staff.

Instructions: Record score in the blank next to each question.

 

 

 

 

Activities of Daily Living

13.*

 

 

Resident Eats

 

0

Independently

 

1

With supervision, or set-up, or cuing and coaching

 

2

With physical assistance or use of adaptive devices, such as built up utensil, plate guard, or

 

 

 

 

Geri-cup, to feed self

 

 

 

*3 Must be fed or needs tube feeding

14.*

 

 

Resident’s Mobility (moves from place to place)

 

0

Independently

 

1

With supervision, or stand-by, or cuing and coaching

 

 

 

*2 One-person physical assistance

 

 

 

*3 Two-person physical assistance, or needs complete mechanical assistance (e.g., Hoyer Lift)

15.*

 

 

Resident Transfer to Bed, Chair, or Toilet

 

0

Independently (or with assistive device)

 

1

With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching

 

 

 

*2 One-person physical assistance

 

 

 

*3 Two-person physical assistance, needs complete assistance

16.*

 

 

Bed Mobility (how resident moves to and from lying position, turns side to side, and positions body

 

 

 

while in bed)

 

0

Independently (or with assistive device)

 

1

With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching

 

*2

One-person physical assistance

 

*3

Two-person physical assistance, needs complete assistance

17.*

 

 

Resident Use of Stairs

 

0

Independently (or with assistive device)

 

1

With supervision, or stand-by, or cuing and coaching

 

2

One-person physical assistance

 

3

Two-person physical assistance, or unable to use stairs

18.*

 

 

Resident Continence

 

0

Independently

 

 

 

*1 With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching

*2 Needs physical assistance from one other person

*3 Incontinent, needs complete assistance

19.Resident Completes Bathing 0 Independently

1 With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching

2 Needs physical assistance (e.g., help in and out of tub, washing hair)

3 Must be bathed, needs complete assistance or mechanical assistance (e.g., Hoyer Lift)

20.Resident Completes Grooming (teeth, make-up, shaving, hair) 0 Independently

1 With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching 2 Needs physical assistance

3 Must be groomed, needs complete assistance

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Resident Name __________________________________

Date Completed ______________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________

 

21.Resident Gets Dressed/Changes Clothes 0 Independently

1 With supervision, or stand-by or set-up, or cuing and coaching 2 With physical assistance

3 Must be dressed, needs complete assistance

21(a)

 

Add scores for Items 13 - 21. Enter total in blank space at left.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Note: Incapacities identified in this section do not imply services will be provided.

Instructions: Check the letter that most closely reflects the resident’s capabilities.

22.Resident Can Prepare Light Meal

A – Independent, plans and prepares adequate meals

B – With supervision, set-up, or cuing and coaching

C – One-person physical assistance

D – Unable to prepare meals

23.Resident Can Do Light Chores

A – Independent

B – With supervision, set-up, or cuing and coaching

C – One-person physical assistance

D – Unable to do light chores

24.Resident Can Do Shopping

A – Independent

B – With supervision or cuing and coaching (e.g., choosing items)

C – With one-person physical assistance/someone to go with them

D – Unable to do shopping

25.Ability to Manage Finances

A – Family or resident manages all financial matters independently, writes checks, pays bills/rent, goes to bank

B – With supervision, writes checks, pays bills/rent, goes to bank

C – Manages day-to-day purchases, but needs help with purchases and banking D – Unable to manage finances or handle money

26.Transportation

A – Travels by self, all modes of transportation

B – Needs some assistance/escort

C – Complete assistance/needs specialized vehicle

27.Resident Can Use Telephone

A – Independent

B – With assistance dialing/using directory

C – Unable to use telephone

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Resident Name __________________________________

Date Completed ______________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________

 

Behaviors/Communication

Does the resident exhibit any of the following behaviors? Check the appropriate box to indicate frequency of each behavior. For scoring purposes use the highest frequency noted. See the User’s Guide for definitions of frequency.

28.Withdrawn: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

A.

Refuses to leave room

Never

Occasional

B.

Refuses to socialize with others

Never

Occasional

Regular Regular

Continuous Continuous

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

29.* Wanders: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

A. Persistent moving/walking about without purpose

Never

Occasional

B. Looks for non-existent place (former house/apartment/bus)

Never

Occasional

*C. Actively tries to leave facility

Never

Occasional

D. Wanders during day

Never

Occasional

*E. Wanders in evening and/or at night

Never

Occasional

Regular

Regular

Regular*

Regular

Regular*

Continuous

Continuous

Continuous*

Continuous

Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

30.* Sleep disturbance: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

*A. Unable to sleep or agitated at night

Never

Occasional

B. Frequently falls asleep during day

Never

Occasional

Regular* Regular

Continuous* Continuous

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

31.* Verbally inappropriate: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

A. Uses foul language

Never

Occasional

Regular

*B. Sounds angry and threatens others

Never

Occasional

Regular*

Continuous Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

32.* Disruptive behaviors: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

A.Yells

B.Demands attention without regard to others *C. Takes other’s possessions

*D. Socially inappropriate behaviors (e.g., disrobes, urinates, or defecates in public)

*E. Sexually inappropriate behaviors (e.g., unwanted touching, public masturbation)

Never

Never

Never

Never

Never

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Regular

Regular

Regular*

Regular*

Regular*

Continuous

Continuous

Continuous*

Continuous*

Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

33.* Combative behaviors: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

*A. Throws objects indiscriminately

Never

Occasional

*B. Strikes out, kicks, or punches at others

Never

Occasional

*C. Pinches, bites, spits at others, scratches, or pulls hair

Never

Occasional

Regular*

Regular*

Regular*

Continuous*

Continuous*

Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Resident Name __________________________________

Date Completed ______________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________

 

34.* Resistive/uncooperative behaviors: Frequency of behavior(s) (check appropriate response):

A.Refuses to wash

B.Refuses to eat

C.Refuses to drink

*D. Refuses to care for self

E.Refuses to allow others to assist

F.Refuses medications

*G. Refuses to comply with safety advice

Never

Never

Never

Never

Never

Never

Never

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Occasional

Regular

Regular

Regular

Regular*

Regular

Regular

Regular*

Continuous

Continuous

Continuous

Continuous*

Continuous

Continuous

Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

35.* Communication (check and/or explain appropriate response):

A.Communicates needs, ideas, & wishes *B. Unwilling to communicate needs/wishes

Unable* Never

Sometimes Able*

Usually

Always

Occasional

Regular*

Continuous*

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

36.Eating patterns and food preferences (check all that apply):

Eats full meals

Eats only two meals

Eats small portions

Finger foods

Eats only what they want, but maintains weight

 

 

Eats only when they want

Supplements (type ordered) ____________________________________________

Prefers:

Fruit

Vegetables

Meats

Snacks or snack foods

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Daily Social and Recreational Needs

37.Resident Support System (check all that apply):

Resident has

Legal representative for health care decisions

Family is local

 

Involved

 

Not involved

Family lives out of area

Involved

 

Not involved

Problems with family circumstances

Yes

No

Problems with personal relationships

Yes

No

Surrogate decision maker (family member/significant other)

Explain ________________________________________________________________________________________________

38.Spiritual needs and status ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

39.Education/Work History (check/complete all that apply):

Did not complete high school

Completed high school or GED

College

Lifetime or last occupation _______________________________________________________________

40.Interests/Hobbies: ____________________________________________________________________

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Resident Name __________________________________

Date Completed ______________________

Date of Birth ____________________________________

 

41.Activity Status (interest and ability to participate in, check and explain):

A. Structured and group activities

Yes

No

Varies

Explain _______________________________________________________________________________________________

B. Self-directed activities

Yes

No

Varies

Explain _______________________________________________________________________________________________

42.Current Daily Routine (e.g., up in the morning, bedtime, normal sleep cycle prior to move in, meal time preferences)

43.Interest/participation in programs away from facility (e.g., Senior Centers, Adult Day Care, or Rehabilitation Programs)

Print Name of Person Completing Assessment: _____________________________________________________

Position of Person Completing Assessment: _______________________________________________________

Date Completed: ________________________________

______________________________________________

Signature of Person Completing Assessment

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