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12. WA has elder ombudsmen who may be of some assistance. Others have given good recommendations too.

Mon May 21, 2018, 12:09 AM

May 2018

https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1302/Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman

This is for the Pierce co one. It can be very confusing, figuring it all out for long term care. And frightening. Does she need skilled nursing care?

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elder Care help? [View all] TalenaGor May 2018 OP

Have you checked with social services at the nursing home? Glorfindel May 2018 #1

Medicare pays for 3 mos. in a nursing home IF hospice is involved CountAllVotes May 2018 #2

You'll need to know exactly what programs she's on whathehell May 2018 #4

Your Post goes in the right direction. Wellstone ruled May 2018 #5

Thanks, Wellstone ruled whathehell May 2018 #6

Knowing the Man made Wellstone ruled May 2018 #7

I find the claw back rule outrageous. pennylane100 May 2018 #8

Have zero idea, Wellstone ruled May 2018 #9

Hopefully not. Wellstone ruled May 2018 #16