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Covington Health Department

321 Beech Street
Covington, VA 24426

(540) 962-2173

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Contact Information

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(540) 962-2173

Who We Are

The Covington Health Department offers a Long Term Care Pre-Admissions Screening program which provides a timely screening assessment for Medicaid or Medicaid-eligible clients needing nursing home placement or services in the home or community. The target population for this program includes the elderly, disabled adults, or children needing a waiver for long-term placement or services for home-based care. Screenings are conducted in partnership with the Department of Social Services. A nurse and a social worker screen the client to determine if they meet Medicaid’s criteria for either (1) Functional capacity: the degree of assistance an individual needs to complete the activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, dressing) or (2) Medical or Nursing need (wound care). Services may include the following: in-home care, adult day care, or admission to a care facility. Referrals for screenings may be made through the health department.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Covington City

Cost & Payment Methods

Payment Method(s)
Medicaid
Fee Structure
No Fee

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Most services require an appointment, please call ahead.
Self Refer
Yes

Qualifications
Qualification Type
Licensure
Qualification Entity
Department of Medical Assistance Services
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