Throughout time the Domiciliary has evolved to meet the needs of our nation's veterans. The Bath VAMC also offers services through the Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic. The Domiciliary provides active residential rehabilitation directed toward development of the skills necessary for return to community-based living. Clinical interventions build on the strengths of the veteran, enhance quality of life experiences, and maximize potential for independent functioning. Patients admitted to the Domiciliary are assigned to a primary care provider who follows them through their care contacts with this facility.
Care is provided and monitored by an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Each team is comprised of treatment professionals who work with the patient throughout their stay to ensure continuity of care. The average length of stay in the Domiciliary is 4-6 months. During that period patients are seen by their team every 6-8 weeks or as warranted by the patient's condition. Since we view the patient as the center of the planning process, we utilize a system called patient-centered planning. The patient-centered planning process enables the patient to actively participate in the development of their treatment goals.