Recuperative care is short-term housing and support services for people who are homeless and need a safe place to recover after a hospital stay or serious illness. Under CalAIM, it is a benefit offered through Medi-Cal.

Patients must be experiencing homelessness or housing instability and need a place to recover post-discharge. They also must be enrolled in Medi-Cal and meet clinical criteria.

Stays vary depending on medical need, usually ranging from a few days to several weeks, and are determined by the care team.

Referral is typically made by a hospital discharge planner, case manager, or managed care plan (MCP) after assessing the patient’s need and eligibility.

Yes, the program is only available to Medi-Cal enrollees.

Services include: temporary housing or shelter, medical oversight (non-acute care), meals, transportation to medical appointments, case management and discharge planning, help with finding permanent housing

There is usually medical oversight, but it is not a hospital or nursing facility. The type and level of medical services depend on the provider.

This depends on the facility. Some allow limited visits, but they typically do not allow family to stay overnight.

Yes, facilities are required to meet health and safety standards. Patients receive a clean bed, meals, and basic support.

Case managers work with patients to find a stable place to live, connect them with primary care and other services, and prevent hospital readmission.

Recuperative care is voluntary. Patients can leave, but staying until medically stable is strongly encouraged.