An individual may be admitted to Faith, Hope & Charity for long-term care when it is determined that the individual is in need of and will benefit from our multi-disciplinary program. The total number of residents at Faith, Hope & Charity shall not exceed the current license capacity.

The Iowa Foundation for Medical Care will determine if the individual can be served in an ICF/MR facility through their certification process. The Department of Human Services case management services must approve the placement before acceptance into the facility. The Faith, Hope & Charity Placement Team will meet to determine whether an applicant can or cannot be appropriately served at this facility. Faith, Hope & Charity shall consider individuals for long-term services who:

· Are between 3 and 18 years of age.
· Are diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
· Are eligible for Title XIX, and/or paying privately for the cost of placement at the current per diem rate.
· Are spending the majority of waking hours out of bed; ambulatory or mobile non-ambulatory.
· Are willing and able to participate in a full day of structured therapeutic activities, and to benefit from said activities.
· Have a legally responsible party who will fulfill parental or guardianship duties.
· Do not pose a serious threat to the safety and welfare of self or others.
· Do not require a greater or lesser degree of care or services than available at the ICF/MR level of care.
· Not needing maternity care.

Admission to Faith, Hope & Charity is open to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion or political affiliation.

All residents are admitted without discrimination and without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion or political affiliation.

Rules for acceptance and participation in the program of Faith, Hope & Charity are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion or political affiliation.

Interested parties can contact the Director of Social Services at 712-732-5127 or toll-free 1-877-723-5127 or email fhcbev@iw.net.

 

Faith, Hope & Charity is a wonderful place. Our son Alex is loved and cared for. I have the highest regard for the staff and administration.

~Susan, mother of Alex