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:: Take a Tour :: Why Choose Grace? :: Why I love Grace	When you or your family member decides to come to Grace, our professional staff helps you though this process, whether for a short-term stay or a long-term admission. Step 1: Apply Grace admissions staff provides you with an application form that helps gather your personal information. We also request copies of: Medical Insurance Cards Health Care Proxy or Living Will, if you have one Financial Statements, if private pay Step 2: Provide Medical & Case Information Next, we need to understand your medical condition. If you are joining us from home, Grace Manor needs a Medical Form that is completed by your physician. This is automatically done for you if you are coming from a hospital or other facility. Also, if you are coming from home, we need a Patient Review Instrument and State Assessment Form. In the hospital, these forms are handled by the hospital’s Discharge Planner or Social Worker. At home, you may need to call one of the following agencies to perform the assessment, and there may be a change if Medicaid does not cover the cost: Visiting Nurses Association (VNA): 716.635.0100 WillCare, Inc: 716.849.9640 McAuley Seton Home Care: 716.685.4870 If you are active with Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA), contact your caseworker. Once your paperwork is received, we work with you to determine if Grace Manor is an appropriate fit for providing your care. The Admissions Coordinator would be happy to come to your home to do a screening or to provide information regarding placement. Call 716.884.2474 ext. 3106. Step 3: Get Ready to Enjoy Life at Grace Welcome! Once you are accepted, you will want to plan for a seamless transition into Grace. Our admissions staff can discuss the following: Identify appropriate clothing Select personal electronics Rental equipment (e.g., walkers) returned to the rental company Notify family members Sign or Decline advanced directives, such as: Living Will Do Not Resuscitate Feeding Restrictions Medication Restrictions Other Treatment Restrictions Health Care Proxy Organ Donor Need Additional Support? Yes "If you love people, this is the place to be. I've been involved with nursing since 1975. I just love Grace Manor because of the personal involvement with staff, and the ability to get close to the residents... :: More ~ Cynthia, Assistant Director of Nursing
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