The EINSTEIN Option is convening national, state and local innovators for a project to reinvent outdated institutional long-term care models by developing 100 "Connected Communities" that integrate health and housing in a continuum of home and community-based services where people of all ages and abilities can live, work, and thrive.

Solutions exist today in pockets of the sector, developed over decades by leaders with extensive experience designing and implementing proven models. Some of these leaders are involved with the Live Oak Project, The Eden Alternative, the Center for Innovation’s Green House Project and Pioneer Network, Action Pact, PHI, the Gray Panthers and other initiatives.

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    Support Innovators

    $150 million over three years for comprehensive person-directed care education for all LTSS team members, including leadership, grounded in high-quality, evidence-based “culture change” training (e.g., as offered by the Eden Alternative, Green House Project, Action PACT, PHI, EduCatering & the Artifacts of Culture Change, QIO/VA HATCh and other successful approaches).

    More Info About Tier 1

    photo credit: Age Without Limits

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    Catalyze Household Models

    $150 million over three years for state plans to capitalize the building of small homes and/or renovated household models with private rooms and private bathrooms, shared living, cooking and dining and easy access to common outdoor green space.

    More Info About Tier 2

    photo credit: Age Without Limits

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    Grow Connected Communities

    $150 million over three years for key partners, including community economic development organizations, to plan "Connected Communities" that feature placed-based investments in transformative housing + health + community supports in a continuum-of-care services model braiding public and private resources.

    More Info About Tier 3

    photo credit: Nate Smallwood

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    Champion Education for Direct Care Professionals

    $150 million over three years to develop innovative training and career advancement opportunities for direct care professionals that are grounded in person-directed LTSS core competencies and ultimately incorporated into state and federal training standards while being championed by organizations investing in person-directed care education.

    More Info About Tier 4

    photo credit: Clinton Manor

Ready to Help?

The EINSTEIN Option is a collaborative coalition of organizations and individuals, not owned or controlled by any single entity or person. As a unique initiative, funding for this project has been, and continues to be, a collective effort. Donations provided will help continue our work through research, outreach, community building - and so much more!

Please donate today!

Collaborative Partners

The EINSTEIN Option is a collaborative coalition of long-term care advocates, providers, and family members dedicated to creating a better, more inclusive system.

Together, we are building solutions that provide meaningful options for those who live and work in long-term care, aiming to transform the quality of care and quality of life within these settings.