Mercy House
Recuperative Care Criteria
In order to ensure we are able to continue our mission and to act as good stewards of our donors' money, we have set forth the following criteria when accepting referrals for potential residents.
Please note: Mercy House only accepts referrals through our partner agencies. The general public may not refer a resident to Mercy House.
Recuperative care guests must meet the following requirements:
● Unhoused individuals referred by Bethel Shelters or The Cottage case management only.
● Must be capable of performing independent activities of daily living (ADLs) and self-administering medications without assistance.
● Maintain appropriate personal hygiene and cleanliness.
● Must be medically and psychologically stable for an outpatient setting, without the need for continuous medical interventions such as oxygen therapy, IV administration, or wound care.
● Have no contagious illnesses.
● Demonstrate a need for short-term rest and recovery as determined by a healthcare provider, discharge planner, or case manager at Bethel Shelters or The Cottage.
● Be willing and able to follow hospital discharge instructions and any prescribed medical recommendations.
● Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol upon arrival and agree not to use alcohol or non-prescribed substances during the stay.
● Referring shelters are required to have a bed available for the individual upon their discharge from recuperative care.