Recuperative Care Housing FAQs
1. What is recuperative care?
Recuperative care provides a short-term, safe setting with medical oversight for individuals who no longer need hospital care but are not yet ready to return to independent living. Soul Housing provides a safe environment, meals, wraparound medical and mental health services in a supportive environment that promotes healing and recovery.
2. Can you get housing if you are homeless?
Not directly through Soul Housing, but there are dedicated programs designed to help individuals experiencing homelessness find stable housing. At Soul Housing, we provide a short-term, medically supportive environment that helps those who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness regain stability, address health needs, and transition toward the next stage in their recovery.
3. Do homeless individuals get priority for housing?
In general, housing systems across California often prioritize individuals with urgent needs, such as serious medical conditions, safety concerns, or high vulnerability. At Soul Housing, we collaborate closely with healthcare and case management partners to identify options for those with significant medical or discharge needs.
4. Who is eligible for recuperative care?
Soul Housing provides recuperative care to individuals who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless and are referred by a medical provider following hospitalization or clinical treatment. Eligibility is determined by medical necessity and partnership criteria established with managed care plans.
5. Who is considered vulnerable for placement?
6. How much does recuperative care cost?
7. Does recuperative care include medical services?
Recuperative care includes medical supervision, medication support, monitoring of health conditions, and coordination with healthcare providers. While it is not a hospital, staff assist with medications, monitor well-being, and communicate with healthcare providers when appropriate.
8. How long can someone stay in recuperative care?
9. What happens after my time in recuperative housing ends?
When your stay concludes, Soul Housing staff work with referring care teams and community partners to share discharge information and connect participants with available support resources. While affordable housing in LA is scarce and Soul Housing cannot guarantee placement in long-term housing, our team will do its absolute best to connect each participant with the most suitable available options as their discharge date nears.
10. Do you accept referrals after normal business hours?
Yes. Soul Housing now offers 24/7 intake for referrals, including nights, weekends, and holidays.