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TalenaGor

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15. I'll add... she's nearly died half a dozen times and is just getting over pneumonia so..

Reply to TalenaGor (Reply #14)

Mon May 21, 2018, 02:17 AM

May 2018

she thinks she's just going to get better and be able to go to some other place.... Assisted Living maybe but I'm not as optimistic.... I don't think she can leave where she's at unless it's the same level of 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

maybe it is Medicaid... I believe it's a permanent Arrangement not temporary so maybe it is TalenaGor May 2018 #3

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

Jesus f****** Christ are you saying that I'm going to have to pay what she's used already??? TalenaGor May 2018 #13

Hopefully not. Wellstone ruled May 2018 #16

Is it a nursing home or an assisted living facility? More likely you are correct, nursing home. But 3Hotdogs May 2018 #10

One more... have you agreed to the facility to pay for her expenses that are not met? 3Hotdogs May 2018 #11

WA has elder ombudsmen who may be of some assistance. Others have given good recommendations too. uppityperson May 2018 #12

ty so much all...yes she can barely walk phys thereapy, occupational therapy.. TalenaGor May 2018 #14

I'll add... she's nearly died half a dozen times and is just getting over pneumonia so.. TalenaGor May 2018 #15