Do I have to give my home to a nursing home when I am admitted?
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I don't know what country you live in but here in Canada the nursing home "takes" nothing. Here, if your father is still cognitively well he would be the one determining whether to sell HIS house and use the money to help pay the nursing home bill if so be it. Also make sure you have in place who is the power of attorney(finances) and who is the power for care. It maybe or can be the same person. Just in case your father is not cognitively well. You can get home kits or go to a lawyer to assist you.
263404
Just send a letter to the place where you received the care. I am a nurse and trust me, we really love to see the letters of people that have been please with their care. You address it to the president of the hospital or call the hospital and see who you need to address it to.
909743
I don't know where you live, but in the US there are patient rights advocacy groups that can help you.  You can contact your county's Human Servces department for more information on that.  If the nursing home is attatched to a hospital, there are service directors that are available to talk to.  If it's a separate care nursing home, you can talk to the director of that nursing home.  You can also call your state representatives and congressmen's offices.  Often times it's an uphill battle because of liability and bad press, but if you are seriously concerned (like you sound like you are) persevere until you find someone who will listen.
26467
If all of the patient’s income flows into the trust, the trustee may retain a personal needs allowance for the patient. The trustee may pay Medicare approved Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance to the community spouse. The trustee may and must pay the patient’s share of nursing home cost (if the patient is not at home). The trustee may, with ALTCS approval, pay the administrative fees associated with the trust.
968492
Retirement house, nursing home or old age home.
693610
Medicare does not care if resources are transferred below market value, as that program is not based on financial need.  Medicaid, however, frowns on such transfers.  Medicaid is different from State to state, but I can assure you that if your mom transfers this house and she is on Medicaid she could loose her benefits for a while.  Her penalty period would probably be based on how much her house is worth.  IF you are on Medicaid and receive a house, Medicaid may want to put a lien on the house. I suggest that you contact an estate attorney or Medicaid attorney in your area that can help you with this one.
178637
There is always a fee... but some offer if you take a class with a nursing home you can get hired on after your classes then if you agree to a contract to work there a certain amount of time they might waive half of the class off and while your working there they give you a couple months to get certified through the state which means you will have to do a state test...i don't know how much it is for new york but in Oregon its 500 bucks
255470
Probably depends on the skilled nursing facility.
594952
Good for you.I am glad you are taking action.My dad is in a nursing home and they are all bad places.The patients don't get fed all their meals,they are left wet,the are abused both verbally and physically.The pick on the most vulnerable.These nursing homes esp. the ones with the rehab centers are breaking medicare and you and I won't have any retirement money.They are big business and making a living off these folks.Your attorney will try to get a settlement and the nursing home will probably not want to go to court to keep out of the news.The nursing notes will be especially important and don't be surprised if they try to change them.They will also look at the physician's progress notes.You should have gone to the nursing home and requested to see her chart they have to let you and you can get copies for a small copying fee.You'll need help from her doctor.Your attorney will need a legal nurse consultant who can testify that she had negligent care,someone who is a expert in long term care.They are short staffed and don't give a damn about the patients.They are out to make money off this vulnerable population.Write your congressman.Good Luck I hope you win big time.
1024439
Most larger nursing homes offer in-house certification if you become employed there, usually with the stipulation that you stayed employed there for a certain amount of time after your certification. Our nursing home also offers Med Tech courses as well. good luck :)
177887
Contact a legal nurse, who can draw up an agreement. Also, an attorney can do this.
857026
Try calling your local government assistance program. Like Medicaid or Medicare, or get social services involved.  You could also call a home-health nursing agency and they might be able to direct you to an appropriate agency.  Would your friend be willing to live in an assisted living facility,perhaps?  Good Luck!
518971
old folks home often refers to a nursing home. anyone unable to take care of themselves can be placed there. they also take everything they own. and all ssi.
717252
Rehab centers help you return to your normal functioning status.Don't worry the social worker at the hospital will contact the nursing facility and they will let you know if you qualify and if you don't you won't get in.If you are over 65 and have medicare if will pay for 20 days and if you also have insurance they will continue to pay after your medicare exhausts.You won't need speech therapy.Occupational therapy helps you adjust to  your normal activities of daily living with your disability.Personally you shouldn't need more than 20 days.If you only have insurance you may not get but a week.Believe me they will let you know
769623
No. It just means, that you will have to get residents in whatever state that holds you fancy.  So, for the first year you will have to pay out of state, and then you can change it.
440227
Usually if you are putting up your home for collateral they will make an appointment to do so. but if you have not put up your home or made appointment i don't believe they do have a right to come to your home
478396
Yes you can move, absolutely.  Your lender will NEVER come and knock on your door to make sure you are still living there. You can even have your loan statements sent to an "alternate address." If you want to be completely sure and honest, ask your lender, they won't change the conditions of your loan just because you ask questions.