A client who has mental disabilities has recently lost his remaining parent and is unable to care for himself at home. What facility would best meet the needs of this client?
A) Acute care facility
B) Rehabilitation care
C) Intermediate care facility
D) Ambulatory care
C
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Intermediate care facilities (ICFs) are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. Clients must meet specific criteria related to an inability to meet their own activities of daily living (ADL). Rehabilitation centers provide physical and occupational therapy to clients and families to help individuals regain as much independence with ADLs as possible. Acute care facilities care for clients with a higher acuity level. Ambulatory care is also referred to as outpatient care and is a short stay.
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