Living Arrangement

Intent:

To record who the person lives with and the duration of this arrangement. These items will help the home care staff determine the need for more, less, or different services.

 

Process:

Ask the person or family member who the person lives with and whether this living arrangement has changed in the last 90 days.  

 

Definition:

Alone — includes person who lives only with a pet, lives on the streets or is homeless (whether or not uses shelters).

With spouse/partner only — includes spouse/partner, girlfriend or boy-friend, common-law marriage, or long-term, same-sex relationship.

With spouse/partner and other(s) — lives with spouse or partner and any other individuals, whether family or unrelated.

With child (not spouse/partner) — lives with child(ren) only, or with child(ren) and other individuals, but NOT with spouse or partner.

With parents(s) or guardian(s) — lives with parent(s) or guardian(s) only, or with parent(s) or guardian(s) and other individuals, but NOT with spouse or partner or child(ren).

With sibling(s) — lives with sibling(s) only, or with sibling(s) and other individuals, but NOT with spouse or partner, child(ren), or parent(s) or guardian(s).

With other relative(s) — lives with a relative (such as aunt or uncle) other than spouse or partner, child(ren), parent(s), or sibling(s).

With non-relative(s) — lives in a group setting (e.g., boarding home, long-term care facility, group home, jail) or in shared accommodation with non-relative(s) (e.g., roommate). Excludes single overnight stays, such as in a homeless shelter.

 

Coding:

Record the code that reflects who the person is living with presently.  Note that this excludes any temporary arrangements in living made while home care services are being set up.  Choose only one answer.