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Faithgram Asked October 2017

How can we pay for a nursing home?

My mother-in-law has some savings that will get her through about 2 to 3 months in a nursing home. I can see the need arising in the future as she is quite elderly and showing signs of dementia. She has no other assets. If she goes to a nursing home and spends down her savings, what happens then? Will they make her leave?

Hugemom Oct 2017
Your best bet would be to apply for Medicaid immediately. If she is admitted to a facility she will be allowed to stay beyond self-pay if they know she is Medicaid pending.

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