Visitors Policy

As per SB988- No Patient Left Alone Act. Dated 4-6-22

LaRitane Adult Family Care Home permits in-person visitation in all of the following circumstances, unless the resident, client, or patient objects.

• End of life situations
• A resident, client, or patient who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care is struggling with the chance in environment and lack of in person family support.
• A resident, client or patient is making one or more major medical decisions.
• A resident, client, or patient is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.
• A resident, client or patient needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.
• A resident, client, or patient who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.
• The resident, client or patient has the option to designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, Guardian or other individual as an essential caregiver and the facility will allow in person visitation by the essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the provider.