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Rg370jg450 Asked June 2019

My brother wants to go in assisted living or nursing home. He has a home & some money in the bank. How will this affect him?

Will he have to sell?

JoAnn29 Jun 2019
Can he afford an AL till his home sells? I would go that route first. One question to ask of the AL is if ur brother pays at least two years, can he apply for medicaid.

I really don't think ur brothers problems will get him in LTC. At 67, that is the last place I would want to be. My Mom was 89 in her last stage of Dementia when I placed her.

Countrymouse Jun 2019
Wouldn't it be simplest if he sold? Does he have anyone else's needs to consider?

It sounds as if your brother is at a very early stage in considering his options. Would you like to say a little more about why he is keen to move into long term care?

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mstrbill Jun 2019
He likely should consult with an elder attorney. The nursing home will need to be paid by his assets first before Medicaid comes into play.

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