Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR)

Nursing Homes

The PASRR is a federally mandated screening process for individuals with serious mentally ill and/or mentally retarded/mentally retarded related diagnosis who apply or reside in Medicaid Certified beds in a nursing facility regardless of the source of payment.  The screening assures appropriate placement of persons known or suspected of having a mental impairment(s) and also that the individual needs of mentally impaired persons can be and are being met in the appropriate placement environment.

The PASRR Desk Reference manual provides the following information: contact information, overview, types of admissions, DA124C form explanation, special admission categories, assessed needs, and questions/answers.

If you have questions, contact the Central Office Medical Review Unit at (573) 526-8609.

PASRR Desk Reference Manual
DA 124A/B form
DA 124C form
DA 124C ATT form