Nursing Facility Diversification

Nursing Facility Diversification

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services and the State of Connecticut, Department of Housing, (the Departments), are seeking proposals from nursing facilities licensed by the Stateof Connecticut, Department of Public Health, who are interested in diversifying or establishing a new business model to support Medicaid recipients who need Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to live in the community. 

Proposals must align with the State’s Strategic Rebalancing Plan: A Plan to Rebalance Long Term Services and Supports 2013-2015, embedded as a hyperlink, assure informed choice to residents living in the facility and contribute to reducing the total number of nursing facility beds statewide or reduce the percentage of discharges from hospitals into skilled nursing facilities. Respondents are encouraged and expected to develop relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in  the community, including but not limited to town governance, town residents, nonprofit entities, home and community-based services (HCBS) providers, people with disabilities, and elders. 

• Request for Proposal for Nursing Facility Diversification Program
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Resource Materials:

DOH Pre-Development Funding

• Application
• Budget

DOH Construction Phase Funding

• Application
• Budget

Policy Guidance

• DOH Policies
• DOH Insurance Requirements
• Income, Rent and Utility Limits

Procurement

• CPD Notice 96-05
• Procurement Standards

Architectural and Environmental

• Design Standards Elderly Congregate
• Design Standards Multi-Family
• Architectural Supplementary Conditions
• Phase 1 Site Environmental Assessment
• Phase 2 Site Environmental Assessment
• Proof of Environmental Insurance

Lead Paint

• Lead Paint Pre-Renovation Rule

Affirmative Action and Fair Housing

• Fair Housing Action Plan Implementation Guideline
• CT Fair Housing Regulations
• Affirmative Action Policy Statement Guidelines and Sample
• Sample AA Transmittal Letter to CHRO
• ADA Notice Guide Form
• ADA Grievance Procedure Guide Form
• ADA Reference Material
• Minority and Small Business Set-Aside Program Information
• Notification to Bidders
• Sample Affirmative Action Plan
• Checklist for Existing Facilities