How Do I Know Which Nursing Home Is The Best Option For My Loved One?

Unfortunately, finding the best California Nursing Home can be quite a daunting task. Between the high cost of nursing care and potential elder abuse concerns many families are naturally quite nervous about placing their loved one in a nursing home. We understand this concern and we strive to work with families to give them all the tools they will need to help make the best choice for their family. Our Senior Care Advisors will work closely with a family to access their loved ones situation, go over the monthly care budget, and hopefully help educate the family member about all their possible options. We may not always have all the answers, but we will definitely help make your decision process a little bit easier.

If My Loved One Is Currently In A Nursing Home Can They Be Moved To Another Facility?

Yes. However, this all depends on the situation and your family’s needs. Many nursing home stays usually follow a hospital stay and the nursing home stay is only meant to be a temporary living solution so the patient can recuperate. However, many families find themselves in a pinch between 3-4 months after their loved one has been placed in a nursing home.

Why? Because Medicare will only cover nursing home costs for up to 120 days after a hospital stay. With this is mind families usually have to find other living arrangements for their loved one such as an assisted living facility, board and care home, private in home care or another nursing home.

In addition, many families may want to relocate their loved one because they will the current facility is neglecting their loved one and/or the care is just not up to par. If this is the case and you feel there is possible elder abuse please contact Adult Protective Services for the county for which the Elder resides or notify the Ombudsman for the Nursing Home Facility. If the family still decides to relocate their loved one, our Senior Care Advisors will help go over all probable options. Depending on the elder’s health there could be a variety of options available. For more information please speak to a Senior Care Advisor.

What Do I Look For In A Nursing Home Before Deciding on A Facility?

This is where a We Know A Place Senior Care Advisor can help. There are many things to look for and also be concerned about before choosing any assisted living option, including nursing homes. Some main concerns would be the friendliness of the staff, cleanliness, and meal management. These are some of the things that our Senior Care Advisors will help you look for before making a decision. In addition, it is important to be actively involved with the facility you choose after you initially place your loved one.

Many nursing homes have management changes, employee turnover and so on. So in other words things could change. At We Know A Place our Senior Care Advisors will work with you even after you loved one is place. Why? Because we want to make sure the facility that you choose is the best facility for your loved one and the rest of your family. Deciding on a California Nursing Home is no easy task, but you do not have to do it alone. We are here to help. Our advice is free and there is never any obligation for that advice.

Are There Other Long Term Care Options Available Besides Nursing Homes?

Yes! This is the good news. However, long term care options really all depend on your loved one health, family budget, location and a number of other factors. Each situation is unique so every care solution could be a different fit for each family. However, there is a variety of options available from In Home Care to Assisted Living Facilities and everything in between. Speak to a Senior Care Advisor to see what options may work for your family.