
Admissions
Our Pines Cares Cognitive Needs Programs serve individuals who are 50+ with a primary diagnosis of a developmental disability, intellectual disability, mental health diagnosis or an acquired brain injury. These individuals include, but are not limited to:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual/Cognitive Impairment
- Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
- Williams Syndrome
Our Residents Must Meet Following Criteria (Click)
-Resident must be 50+.
-Resident is not severely aggressive to themselves or others.
-Resident is free of aggressive or threatening behaviors.
-Resident does not depend on any illegal drugs or alcohol.
-Resident can respond to an emergency condition, whether caused by fire or otherwise, and escape the emergency without physical, hands-on assistance from staff. The resident may move from place to place by walking, either unaided or aided by prosthesis, brace, cane, crutches, walker, or hand rails, or by propelling a wheelchair or scooter.
-Resident is able to follow a schedule of training and activity.
-Resident and/or family must be able to pay expenses solely as private pay.
-Resident has the ability to communicate needs, pain, and frustrations verbally or otherwise.
Please note: The criteria referenced above are general guidelines; all prospective Residents will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Resident Rights and Responsibilities (Click)
It is our desire that all individuals served understand their rights and take responsibility for achieving a balance between obtaining their rights, respecting others and choosing to take appropriate risks. WindRiver respects the rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries, and secures these rights through a Resident Advocate on staff.
Admission Process
We know navigating a new community can become confusing. The following process is what our team follows to help families and new residents navigate the admissions process.
- Assessment/Interview
- Our team will guide the prospective resident and/or family through a process of determining if the individual meets our basic criteria for admission, as well as what specific programs and/or services may be required.
- Campus Tour
- This is a wonderful opportunity for potential residents and their families to explore or campus, and meet with our professional and caring staff.
- Complete Application
- Once you decide one of our communities is right for you or your loved one, all of the required documentation must be submitted.
- Application Review
- Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare services, social services, and senior administrative staff will review the application.
- Intake Process
- Once an application has been approved and a room is available at the recommended level of care, a move-in date is scheduled. Along with gathering all necessary documentation, a brief orientation will also be scheduled for the new resident. Welcome to our community!
- Assessment and Activities
- All residents who are admitted are assessed within 90 days of admission. This assessment process is overseen by our interdisciplinary team comprised of program and clinical support staff. The assessment serves as a baseline and follows a person-centered approach for the resident’s care plan.
When a vacancy occurs, the residency interest list is consulted to find potential matches for the living situation and residential option available. Residents living in the community play an important role in selecting the new community member.
Those interested in residency should complete the interest form, consider joining our email list, visit our website and check out Facebook for news and upcoming events. The Residency Interest List Forms will be reviewed by a member of our staff and families will be contacted if their applicant appears to be a good match.
Residency is open to applicants regardless of socioeconomic level, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.