Connecting care teams with trusted mental health providers for consistent, collaborative support.
Psychiatric Care for People in Residential and Facility-Based Settings
Mental health is an essential part of care for individuals living in long-term or residential settings. Whether someone resides in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living community, group home, or receives care at home through a facility-managed program, psychiatric support should be available, accessible, and responsive.
PreferNP helps make that possible. Our platform connects care organizations with independently practicing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with individuals in these environments. Providers become part of the rhythm of your care model, delivering regular, continuity-based services tailored to your staff and resident needs.
The Need is Clear and Increasing
Psychiatric concerns affect a significant number of people living in care environments, yet they often go untreated or unrecognized:
Depression affects over 30 percent of residents in aged care, yet about half of all cases go undiagnosed
Anxiety symptoms are seen in up to 58 percent of individuals in long-term care settings
Nearly 50 percent of new nursing home residents in the U.S. have dementia.
Despite this, fewer than 1 in 10 residents with depression see a mental health specialist
How the PreferNP Program Works
We facilitate relationships between your organization and psychiatric providers who operate independently. Each provider becomes an active partner in your care community, delivering support that is clinically sound, logistically efficient, and person-centered.
Care Covered By Most Major Insurances
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How it Works
What to Expect
Tailored Provider
Matching
We assess your facility’s needs and assign you a dedicated local PMHNP whose expertise and availability align with your residents, workflows, and schedule. Providers offer care onsite or virtually depending on what suits your setting.
Insurance-Based
Billing
Providers bill through the patient’s insurance (including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans). Your organization incurs no new costs and takes on no new billing processes.
Collaboration Without Complexity
Providers coordinate care with your internal team (medical directors, nurses, case managers) ensuring psychiatric treatment plans are informed by, and supportive of, the broader care strategy.
Care That Follows the Resident
Whether someone remains in your facility, transitions to another level of care, or returns home, they can continue seeing the same provider through virtual appointments. This kind of continuity is rare, and it makes a real difference in outcomes and trust.
Support for Families and Guardians
When appropriate, providers include family members or legal guardians in care planning, improving transparency, alignment, and peace of mind.
Scheduled, Predictable Presence
Providers follow a consistent weekly schedule at your facility, allowing for regular visits, timely follow-ups, and new evaluations. Their local presence means they are also available between visits to address urgent needs or clinical questions, supporting continuity without delays.
Built for a Range of Care Settings
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Rehabilitation Centers
Assisted Living Communities
Group Homes
Residential Treatment Centers
Home-Based Care
Focused Support Without Extra Burden
Partnering through PreferNP gives your facility access to psychiatric providers who are not only experienced in residential care but also committed to long-term collaboration. This support enhances your quality metrics by introducing consistent psychiatric oversight, helping reduce preventable hospitalizations tied to mental health crises. Your staff gains relief when managing complex behavioral or cognitive issues, and families receive reassurance knowing their loved ones’ mental health is being addressed by dedicated professionals. The result is a more stable, supported care environment – for everyone involved.
Let’s Talk About What’s Possible
Whether you manage a large care network or a single facility, we’re here to help you build a reliable, sustainable model for psychiatric care. Our platform is designed to make the process seamless, supportive, and grounded in real-world care needs.