Are cats allowed in any skilled nursing care or rehab facilities?

I think it would be up to the individual facility, but overall I think the answer would be no. You can try calling your veterinarian, explaining the situation and they may let you board them there or have an employee that could help out.

There are a few (very few) rehab places that have resident cats. The cats belong to the facility. Bringing your own cat does not sound feasible at all and you would still have to care for it.

When I was in rehab for 3 weeks, a local boarding kennel I had used previously agreed to take my cat for boarding. I talked to them daily on the phone while in rehab. A friend took the cat to my home a couple of days before my discharge, visited him 2X daily, fed him, played with him and cleaned his litter box. I wouldn't ask anyone to do this for long, but he was waiting there for me when I was discharged. We had a happy reunion (after he scolded me a bit... Meow, meow, where have you been?!)

I had a couple of high end places say people were allowed to bring their own pet but this is more long term suites. Guess money can get you anything... but for just 2 weeks, I’d get a cat sitter to come in. The cats would most likely be happier in their own environment. Cats survive fairly easily so even once a day could be alright if it’s a once off.

they Normally would not be allowed to live in the snf for the same reasons they aren’t in a hospital.

My Mils cat gave her cat scratch fever. She was in the icu and then acute care for a couple of weeks, delaying her chemo.

Said same cat causes me cherry eye, feeling of throat closure when I’m in their house for more than an hour. It’s said about 40 percent of Americans have such allergies.

Pregant women aren’t supposed to be in contact with cat litter because of toxo, and litter boxes get spilled. So…the snf admin won’t want to vet their workers for who is allergic or pregant.

Plus, cats can get out pretty easily. They may theoretically play with things, such as medical tubing.

Look up cat boarding kennels, which will provide socialization for them. A friend might bring the cats to an outdoor atrium in carriers for visitation.

Cat and dog sitting services are all over in my area.

When we go away, a neighbor teenage comes in once a day to feed my cat, play and clean the litters.

Maybe you can find a Boy/Girl Scout troop, or a local church teen group willing to do this.

That would be gross 🤮… some of us have cat phobia … and can’t be anywhere near … and in general
they’re allergies asthma etc ….
put them in cat kennel… instead of
infringing them on others …

No. And who is going to change the litter and care for them while you are recovering? The nursing staff? I think they have ENOUGH to do !

No, for all the reasons people have already posted. I was raised with cats and they are solitary, nocturnal animals that are pretty low-maintenance. All your friends have to do is refresh their food and scoop the litter box once a day or two. Unless they don't live near you, this shouldn't be very taxing. Or, the logical choice would be a trusted neighbor who is in close proximity. If you belong to a church or faith organization, seek volunteers there. Make sure your sensitive personal information is locked away before you let anyone come into your home.

HI flyguy, Fellow cat parent. Sadly, the answer is likely no. Do you absolutely need to go to SNF rehab? Could you do your rehab with home health care (HHC) physical therapy coming to your home daily? A once or twice weekly nurse visit? They can also do HHC nursing services like IV antibiotics if its an uncomplicated regimen, like once a day. If you must do 2 weeks in SNF rehab, other suggestions have been offered. HHC for skilled services like PT and nurse visits are covered by insurance, just needs arranged by the case manager/discharge planner at the hospital. You could ask if the treating doctor thought this would meet your needs. I have a good pet sitter person, in neighborhood, who feeds, socializes with them, make sure their radio is turned on, and scoops 1-2 times daily for $25/day. He also gets in mail, waters plants. Checks the house. It gives me much peace of mind that they are OK and in their own environment when I am away. Could you offer to pay one of the neighbors to entice them to continue tending? I once called the cat's vet office to see if any of the vet techs was interested in cat sitting for a few weeks. The office was near my house so they would be close by. One tech did sitting for me for a while. Good luck.

No, not that I have ever heard of . Some ALF will allow pets, both cats and dogs, but generally not Skilled Nursing or Rehab. Ask around with friends for several weeks of care. Last resort call your vet and find out where you can board the kitties. Good luck. It can be done. I have a friend who had a husky and two cats when she had to go for hip surgery and a month of rehab. She went through her vet. It sure does complicate things. Best to you. You are one of the lucky to survive sepsis and am very happy for you.