Admission Guidelines
Assessment of a candidate's ability to benefit from the program is based on the individual. Generally, the protocol applies to adults (18 - 59) with acquired brain damage and includes the expectations that:
- Medical needs no longer predominate the clinical picture. We understand that some medical issues and medication needs often continue indefinitely.
- The candidate does not endanger self, others, or the community. This disqualifies those whose clinical picture is dominated by psychoactive substance abuse, those who are actively suicidal, and those who engage in extremely reckless or violent behavior.
- The candidate is capable of independent toileting, bathing, dressing and eating.
- Communication skills are functional; communication may take unconventional or non-verbal forms.
- Cognitive, developmental and psychological status is such that clinical movement toward goals of increased self-reliance in the home, self and community skills is a reasonable expectation. The candidate is motivated to acquire these skills.
- Residents may utilize equipment for mobility, but must be capable of exit from the premises, without equipment, in case of emergency.
- It is best if candidates are motivated to utilize this program toward goals of self-reliance and toward their own identified goals. Residents are given the opportunity to assist with the design of their program.
Cost and Insurance
At Back in the Saddle we provide a broad range of programming which includes day treatment, respite care, and, of course, long term residential and independent living. All programs are designed following careful consideration of the individual's expressed interests and goals and of their clinical situation.
In addition to our educational and volunteer programs, we train our residents in grooming, money management, home and garden care, social skills, self-presentation, anger management, assertion and other practical issues as needed. There is a weekly Adjustment Group, a monthly Family Support Group (2nd Friday) and we are involved with a cognitive remediation program, library outings, aerobics and exercise, arts and crafts, hiking and a variety of other recreational and educational activities. On grounds we have various livestock that you might want to help care for.
Our room and program costs are as follows:
| Private room |
$5,000.00 (per month) |
| Day Program |
$200.00 (per day) |
| Respite Program |
$200.00 (per day) |
An independent living program is available; the rate is adjustable depending on the cost of the apartment and the daily needs of the client.
Back in the Saddle takes all forms of private insurance, self-pay, Auto No Fault, Government funding, HMO / PPO, Worker's Compensation, Regional Center Vendorized pending and creative funding.
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