In October 1997 a Task Force of the Adult and Aging Commission of Sacramento County prepared the “Report on Unlicensed Facilities for Adults in Sacramento County.” The report recommended that a central clearinghouse be designated to provide all interested persons, including the public, current information on licensed facilities and information on how to select a facility for placement.In response to the recommendations of the Adult and Aging Commission, The Older Adult Resource Center Residential Care Information Clearinghouse was established in January 2000 through the joint efforts of our community partners. The partnership is comprised of:
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Senior & Adult Services Division, the County's lead agency for protection of seniors and disabled adults. The mission of the Division is in coordination with other public and private social service agencies, to assess and intervene to protect all elderly and dependent, disabled adults in the county from abuse, neglect, and exploitation in a way that preserves independence and self-determination.
The Adult & Aging Commission of Sacramento County, an advisory body to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. They provide planning and oversight to the Older Adult Resource Center. The commissioners have experience in law, health and mental health systems, health education, pharmacy, skilled nursing facilities, and other disciplines.
State of California Community Care Licensing Division, Sacramento District Office, monitors the health and safety conditions in licensed community care facilities. They approve or deny applications for residential care facilities, enforce licensing laws and regulations, investigate complaints and revoke licenses when necessary.
Community Services Planning Council InfoLine of Sacramento is a comprehensive, multilingual information and referral service for Sacramento County. They are designated as the Senior Information and Assistance Program for the County by the Area 4 Agency on Aging.
Eskaton, a not-for-profit company established in 1968, has a mission to enhance the quality of life of seniors through innovative health, housing and social services. Eskaton provides free community service programs, telephone reassurance for isolated seniors, centralized placement referrals to skilled nursing facilities, home care services, adult day health care as well as many retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and a multi-service campus offering continuing care.
The collaborating partners monitor program activities and help develop the policies and procedures followed by the staff at the Older Adult Resource Center.
