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Transitional Care Without Compromise

Building the Missing Link in Marion County's Continuum of Care

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Building the Missing Link in Marion County's Continuum of Care

Transitional Care Without Compromise

Marion Senior Services · City of Ocala · Marion County Partners · Healthcare Providers · Social Workers · Community Organizations

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Serenelle Living

Marion County, Florida

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An Executive Briefing

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How Serenelle Living is helping Marion County bridge the gaps between healthcare, housing, behavioral health, transportation, and community support.

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What happens after the ambulance leaves?

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What happens after the ambulance leaves?

The Space Between

Serenelle Living exists to bridge the space between services.

We are not the hospital. We are not the social worker. We are not the housing provider. We are the connective tissue that holds a person's care together when no single system is responsible for the whole.

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Serenelle Living exists to bridge the space between services.

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The Problem

A System That Works in Pieces

Each system functions independently. The person needing care must somehow navigate them all — simultaneously.

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Hospital

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Primary Care

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Behavioral Health

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Transportation

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Housing

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Food

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Benefits

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Family

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Community

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A System That Works in Pieces

Why Serenelle Exists

We are not here to replace anyone. We are here to coordinate all of them.

Serenelle Living is not replacing hospitals. Not social workers. Not Marion Senior Services. Not behavioral health. We coordinate all of them — so the person never has to navigate alone.

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We are not here to replace anyone. We are here to coordinate all of them.

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Service Overview

Every Department, One Coordinator

A single care coordinator is assigned to every client from day one — across every service below.

Care Coordination

One dedicated coordinator who follows the client across every system and every transition.

Comprehensive Assessments

Medical, behavioral, environmental, transportation, financial, and social determinants — before barriers become crises.

Companion Services

Dignified in-home support for clients who are alone, vulnerable, or recovering.

Transportation

Non-emergency medical transportation to appointments, pharmacies, and community resources.

Independent Living

Structured stabilization through Vernon's Place — accountability, employment, and community reconnection.

Remote Monitoring

Check-ins and technology that keep a gentle eye on clients between visits.

Medication Reminders

Adherence support so a discharged patient actually takes the medications they were sent home with.

Community Navigation

We help clients find and access the resources that already exist — and we connect them.

Benefit Assistance

Applications, appeals, and enrollment support for benefits clients are eligible for but not receiving.

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Every Department, One Coordinator

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Comprehensive Assessments

We identify barriers before they become crises.

Every assessment is designed to find the thing that will send this person back to the emergency room — before it does.

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Medical

Diagnoses, medications, follow-up appointments, chronic conditions.

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Behavioral

Mental health history, crisis risk, substance use, readiness for care.

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Environmental

Home safety, fall risks, sanitation, access to food and utilities.

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Transportation

Can this person physically get to their next appointment?

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Financial

Income, benefits, insurance, housing stability, affordability.

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Social Determinants

Support systems, isolation, employment, food security, community connection.

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Fall Risk

Mobility, balance, home hazards, history of falls.

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Nutrition

Meal access, dietary needs, ability to prepare food.

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We identify barriers before they become crises.

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A Story

Jimmy's Journey

Approximately fifteen minutes. A real person. Names and details have been changed to protect privacy — but the journey is real.

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Jimmy's Journey

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Beginning

Jimmy was experiencing homelessness.

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Experiencing homelessness

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Assessment identified barriers

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Mental health crisis identified

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Voluntary admission to SMA

No one agency was responsible for all of him.

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Jimmy was experiencing homelessness.

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Medical Complexity

The crisis revealed medical complexity.

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Medical complexity discovered

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Transfer to West Marion

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Treatment for cellulitis and diabetes

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Behavioral health coordination

A behavioral health admission uncovered a medical emergency.

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The crisis revealed medical complexity.

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Stabilization

One medication stood between Jimmy and a safe return.

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Prescribed at HCA — couldn't afford to fill them

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Arrived at SMA — two medications they couldn't provide

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West Marion tried to discharge — SMA refused the transfer

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We pushed — one medication change cleared the way

The hospital didn't push. We did.

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One medication stood between Jimmy and a safe return.

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Rebuilding

From discharge to a place to live.

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Discharge

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Independent living placement

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Disability appeal

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Resume development

A discharge plan without housing is not a plan.

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From discharge to a place to live.

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Independence

Employment, transportation, and the fabric of daily life.

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Employment coaching

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Transportation

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Meals

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Medication reminders

Independence is not a moment. It is a structure, built one day at a time.

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Employment, transportation, and the fabric of daily life.

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Sustained

The support that holds when no one is watching.

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Remote monitoring

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Community support

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Ongoing coordination

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Jimmy, today

The work does not end at discharge. It quietly continues.

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The support that holds when no one is watching.

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Jimmy did not simply need healthcare. Jimmy needed coordination.

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What Makes Us Different

We follow the client. We do not expect the client to navigate.

The Old Way

Each system expects the client to navigate it alone.

Handoffs are hoped for, not guaranteed.

The client is responsible for connecting services that were never designed to connect.

When something falls through, it is called "non-compliance."

The Serenelle Way

One coordinator follows the client across every system.

Handoffs are planned, confirmed, and documented.

We connect the services — the client never has to.

When something falls through, we catch it, because we are still there.

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We follow the client. We do not expect the client to navigate.

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Vernon's Place

A stabilization program. Not just housing.

Vernon's Place bridges recovery and independence through structure, accountability, and community reconnection.

Bridge Recovery

A safe, structured environment for people transitioning out of crisis — not a permanent placement, a bridge.

Restore Independence

We help residents rebuild the daily rhythms of a self-directed life.

Create Accountability

Goal setting, daily responsibilities, and honest check-ins — because recovery without structure is fragile.

Provide Structure

Predictable routines that replace chaos with stability.

Reconnect

Employment, healthcare, and community resources — re-engaged one step at a time.

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A stabilization program. Not just housing.

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The Accountability Model

Structure that makes independence possible.

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Goal Setting

Each resident sets personal, measurable goals with their coordinator.

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Employment Planning

Resume building, interview coaching, and transportation to work.

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Daily Responsibilities

Predictable routines and household contributions that rebuild agency.

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Benefits Navigation

We help residents access the benefits they are eligible for.

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Community Integration

Reconnection with faith communities, peer groups, and civic life.

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Structure that makes independence possible.

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Community Impact

When coordination works, the whole community benefits.

↓ Readmissions

Fewer people returning to the emergency room within 30 days.

↓ Emergency Utilization

Less strain on EMS, ERs, and crisis services.

↓ Homelessness

More people moving from crisis into stable housing.

↑ Medication Adherence

Discharged patients actually taking their medications.

↑ Behavioral Health Follow-up

More people completing the care they started.

↑ Social Support

Less isolation. More connection.

↑ Quality of Life

People rebuilding, not just surviving.

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When coordination works, the whole community benefits.

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Partnership Opportunities

How your organization can work alongside Serenelle.

HospitalsPrimary CareBehavioral HealthEMSLaw EnforcementMarion Senior ServicesCity of OcalaHousing ProvidersChurchesVeteran OrganizationsHome HealthHospicePrivate Providers

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How your organization can work alongside Serenelle.

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What We Need

We are seeking partners willing to help expand this model.

Community Referrals

Strategic Partnerships

Grant Opportunities

Pilot Projects

Collaborative Funding

Community Awareness

Volunteer Engagement

Advisory Support

Introduce us to organizations looking to improve community outcomes. Together, we can reduce unnecessary suffering while improving coordination across Marion County.

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We are seeking partners willing to help expand this model.

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What happens after the ambulance leaves?

That answer determines whether someone rebuilds their life — or returns to crisis.

We believe Marion County can become a national example of coordinated transitional care. Together.

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What happens after the ambulance leaves?

Appendix

Questions we are most often asked — with answers.

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Appendix

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Appendix · Q&A

How is Serenelle Living funded?

Serenelle operates on a private-pay model supplemented by grants, partnerships, and collaborative funding. We are actively seeking grant partners and pilot funding to expand access for clients who cannot afford the full cost of care. We are not a Medicaid provider, but we coordinate with Medicaid-funded services on behalf of our clients.

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How is Serenelle Living funded?

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Appendix · Q&A

Is Serenelle Living licensed? What about HIPAA?

Serenelle operates in compliance with Florida state requirements for the services we provide. We are HIPAA-compliant: all client data is encrypted at rest and in transit, access is role-based and audited, and every staff member signs a confidentiality agreement. We do not share protected health information without proper authorization.

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Is Serenelle Living licensed? What about HIPAA?

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Appendix · Q&A

How does your transportation service work?

We provide non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for our clients — to appointments, pharmacies, the grocery store, and community resources. Our drivers are trained, our vehicles are inspected, and we coordinate rides alongside the rest of a client's care plan so transportation is never the reason a visit is missed.

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How does your transportation service work?

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Appendix · Q&A

What exactly does Care Coordination include?

A dedicated coordinator assigned from day one. The coordinator manages assessments, attends key appointments, communicates with every provider, reconciles medications, manages handoffs between facilities, and stays with the client across every transition — for as long as the client needs coordination.

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What exactly does Care Coordination include?

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Appendix · Q&A

What is Independent Living, and how is it different from a shelter?

Independent Living — including Vernon's Place — is a structured stabilization program, not a shelter. Residents set goals, maintain daily responsibilities, engage in employment planning, and reconnect with community. The model is built to restore independence, not simply to provide a bed.

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What is Independent Living, and how is it different from a shelter?

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Appendix · Q&A

How do you handle behavioral health?

We do not provide clinical behavioral health treatment. We coordinate it. Our coordinators identify behavioral health needs during assessment, connect clients to licensed providers, support voluntary admissions, coordinate medication management, and stay with the client through the full course of treatment — including the transitions in and out of facilities.

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How do you handle behavioral health?

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Appendix · Q&A

What does the technology behind Serenelle look like?

We have built a single, integrated platform that holds every client record, every assessment, every coordination note, every ride, and every message — across every department. Coordinators, caregivers, drivers, and partners all work from the same source of truth. Remote monitoring and medication reminders are built in. The platform is HIPAA-compliant and audited.

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What does the technology behind Serenelle look like?

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Appendix · Q&A

What are your outcomes, and where is Serenelle headed next?

We are tracking readmissions, housing stability, medication adherence, employment, and behavioral health follow-up for every client. As a young organization, our early data is promising and we are committed to transparent reporting. Our roadmap includes expanding Vernon's Place capacity, deepening hospital partnerships, and building the coordinated care infrastructure to make Marion County a national model.

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What are your outcomes, and where is Serenelle headed next?

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Appendix · Q&A

Frequently asked: Can you serve my client? How do I refer?

Yes. You can refer through our Partner Portal at serenelleliving.com, by phone, or by direct introduction to our team. We will assess the client, assign a coordinator, and begin coordination — typically within 48 hours. There is no wrong door. If you are unsure whether we can help, call us and ask.

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Frequently asked: Can you serve my client? How do I refer?

Printable Deliverables

Leave-Behind Summary

A printable one-page summary for attendees to take with them.

Executive Overview

A single-page executive overview of the model and the ask.

Partnership Handout

A printable handout outlining partnership opportunities, with a QR code.

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