To further enhance supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who have co-occurring psychiatric disabilities, the Department expanded vendor-operated services to include step-down homes. These step-down homes are developed to support individuals transitioning to the community from Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs) and those at risk of being placed in an IMD. The step-down home provides intensive supports and services that are person-centered, structured and focus on skill development.
Characteristics
The IMD step-down homes have the following characteristics:
- Licensed as community crisis homes,
- Each home has less than five beds,
- Serve individuals who are 18 years or older, and
- Provide person-centered, structured supports and services.
- Some IMD step-down homes have delayed egress.
Development
The first IMD step-down home is in Alta California Regional Center’s catchment area. The home is licensed, certified and began operation in the Spring of 2019. There are three IMD step-down homes that are still under development.
IMD Step-Down Home Development Overview
Total Capacity: 20 Beds
| Vendor | Area | Bed Capacity | Open Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecare | Alta California Regional Center | 4 beds | Spring 2019 |
| Liberty Healthcare | Far Northern Regional Center | 4 beds | Projected Spring 2021 |
| Liberty Healthcare | San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center | 4 beds | Fall 2020 |
| Liberty Healthcare | San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center | 4 beds | Fall 2020 |
Last modified: January 20, 2021
