Health, Department of

Pioneer Home

Chapter 2: Application

Effective Date: 11/15/1988 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 048.0045.2.11151988

CHAPTER II

APPLICATION

Section 1. Eligibility. Persons seeking admission to the Wyoming Pioneer Home must meet the certain requirements.

(a) Level I Admission:

1. (i) At least 65 years of age (except the blind)
2. (ii) Ambulatory
3. (iii) Mentally Competent

(b) Level II Admission:

1. (i) At least 62 years of age (except the blind)
2. (ii) Ambulatory
3. (iii) Mentally Competent

(c) Level III Admission:

1. (i) At least 62 years of age (except the blind)
2. (ii) Ambulatory
3. (iii) Mentally Competent

Section 2. Application Forms.

1. (a) Personal Data
2. (b) Mortician Instruction Sheet
3. (c) Wyoming Residency Affidavit
4. (d) General Medical Examination
5. (e) Support Payment Policy
6. (f) Financial Status
7. (g) Wyoming Pioneer Home Brochure

Section 3. Application Procedures.

(a) A typed or legibly written application shall be received at the Wyoming Pioneer Home.

(b) The application shall be reviewed by the administrative office to determine completeness of information.

(c) The applicant shall be contacted to establish a preadmission interview.

(d) If possible the applicant shall go to the Wyoming Pioneer Home for the scheduled interview.

(i) Applicant can tour the facility to assess living arrangements. (ii) Director of Nursing can meet with the applicant to discuss any health concerns.

(e) If the applicant meets the admission requirements the superintendent can offer admission to the Wyoming Pioneer Home.

(i) The superintendent shall write a letter to the applicant stating a room is available and offer admission. (ii) The Board of Charities and Reform shall grant final approval to the applicant.