Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) is a federally mandated process to help ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in nursing homes for long term care. PASRR requires that all applicants to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must be:

1) evaluated for a mental illness and/or intellectual  disability;

2) offered the most appropriate setting for their needs; and

3) receive the services they need in that setting.

All applicants to Medicaid-certified nursing facilities must be given a preliminary assessment to determine whether they might have a mental illness or intellectual disability. This screening is called a "Level 1" screen. Individuals who test positive at level one then require a more in-depth screening called a "Level 2" PASARR. The results of the Level 2 evaluation determine need, appropriate setting, and need for specialized treatment for the individual's mental illness or intellectual disability.

For more information regarding PASRR contact Dr. Jean Kaske at: jeankaske@behavioralcs.com