As compared to 90 days ago (or since last assessment), the person now lives with someone new.

As compared to 90 days ago (or since last assessment), the person now lives with someone new.

• A. Yes, other community residence
• B. No
• C. Yes, institution
• D. Not sure

Answer: (A)

This item captures changes in living arrangement since the last assessment. If the person now lives with a different person in a community setting (not an institutional facility), the appropriate choice is that they are in another community residence. Choosing this conveys that the change is in the home environment and who shares it, rather than moving into an institution. The option indicating no change would only apply if the living situation stayed the same; selecting an institution would be correct only if the person moved into a facility like a nursing home or hospital; not sure is used when the information is unknown. In this scenario, living with someone new in a community setting best fits the described change.

This item captures changes in living arrangement since the last assessment. If the person now lives with a different person in a community setting (not an institutional facility), the appropriate choice is that they are in another community residence. Choosing this conveys that the change is in the home environment and who shares it, rather than moving into an institution. The option indicating no change would only apply if the living situation stayed the same; selecting an institution would be correct only if the person moved into a facility like a nursing home or hospital; not sure is used when the information is unknown. In this scenario, living with someone new in a community setting best fits the described change.