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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Living in institutional care

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You may live in institutional care if the housing support you need cannot be arranged around the clock at home or in sheltered housing. Your service needs will be assessed by identifying your functional ability and state of health as well as other factors related to your need for 24-hour care. The decision on institutional care is made on the basis of your health and safety.

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According to Section 14a of the Elderly Services Act, a wellbeing services county can provide long-term care and attention in the form of institutional care to suit the elderly person’s service needs only if there are medical grounds for doing so, or if it is otherwise justified to ensure safe care for the client/patient. The decision on the service can also be made as per Section 67 of the Health Care Act.

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 29/3/2024