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Do I Need A Nursing Home?

Do I Need A Nursing Home?

If an individual meets one or more of the following criteria, a Skilled Nursing Home would be appropriate:

  • Can no longer care for themselves due to physical, emotional or mental issues;
  • Needs help with their personal needs such as eating, toileting, bathing, ambulation, or taking medications (custodial care);
  • Cannot live alone and requires more care than their caregiver can provide;
  • Has a tendency to wander away if unsupervised;
  • Has extreme medical needs requiring daily attention or monitoring by an RN supervised by an MD;
  • Is going to be discharged from the hospital and requires temporary Skilled Nursing care or rehabilitation before returning home or to a residential facility;
  • A physician has recommended Nursing Home care.

If a senior requires extensive assistance and has very limited income, perhaps only Social Security, he may have few alternatives but to move to a skilled nursing facility for long term care covered by Medi-Cal (see http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov/).

Basic Services generally include: For an additional fee, many will also provide:
  • A clean, furnished room (private or shared)
  • Dietary services: nutritious meals and snacks, in accordance with medical requirements
  • Housekeeping and linen service
  • Personal (custodial) care (including incontinence care)
  • Therapeutic recreation and activities
  • Transportation (some)
  • 24-hour onsite medical staff: registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), and nurses' aides
  • Supervision by physicians, some of whom are on call to consult with staff and visit patients as needed
  • Resident evaluation and care planning
  • Rehabilitation services: occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapy
  • Pharmacy, laboratory and radiology services
  • Dental services
  • Special care units
  • Personal care items
  • Laundry service

Care Placement's advisors can discuss your needs with you to determine if skilled nursing care is appropriate or necessary. We can help you assess you specific medical, social and financial situation to determine whether Assisted Living, Board and Care, or Skilled Nursing would provide the best quality of life for your loved one.

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