Well my step-mother was causing issues in the dining room, she intentionally dropped a bunch of plates on the floor and tried to punch another lady because she was sitting at the table she wanted to sit at.
More incidents, if she continued she would have to be moved to another facility, well we got her on new meds and she has been ok.
They will be carefully and fully enumerated in your admission packet. If there is any question do speak with the admins of the facility. Do know that most ALF and MC facilities are private businesses that make their own rules and regulations, and one varies from others.
Sexually aggressive behavior towards other residents, act of violence, and in some cases threatening language can get a person removed from a care facility.
Look at the contract that was signed upon admittance to the Assisted Living facility. It should explain what circumstances under which a resident would be asked to leave. The resident handbook may also contain the rules of the AL that must be followed.
I asked this question a couple months ago. As mentioned, the official rules will be in the admission packet . however, I have found enforcement of the exact items can vary. The AL can make an overall decision and might take into account how many violations have occured, and if they continue despite trying to rectify the situation. FOr me, things are ok, the AL has not mentioned anything close to being kicked out. I did see in my dad's quarterly care plan update, they have added in " Has a history of demanding behavior with staff and is quick to mistrust. The care team will monitor for changes in condition and conduct a reappraisal as appropriate". However there have been no warnings to me about possible expulsion . I dont think my dad is the worst behaved in the place either, and the others have stayed on too. Do you want to elaborate about which behaviors you are concerned with in your case?
My father is in AL/Memory support in Pennsylvania, a not for profit, and I was told the only way we may be asked to move him was in the event of violence towards other residents or staff - and even then, before a final decision is made, behavioral therapy and medication would be incorporated into his care plan.
Ironically, I've just had to navigate this path recently with my loved one. As most mentioned, you can find a list of behaviors that would place someone at risk of getting kicked out of a facility in the packaging (or leasing agreement). If someone is at risk of getting kicked out of a facility, I recommend contacting the local ombudsman to mediate the situation and social services to request for an appeal. I even went so far as to file a complaint with US Department of Housing.
Yes, as others have said this depends on several things:
1) The contract you/they signed when they arrived, were admitted or signed up to live there. Sadly, the paperwork for these facilities (SNFs too) is a legal contract and having an attorney (elder care attorney) review the agreement prior to signing anything is key as generally there are no "do overs."
2) Exactly how is the facility regulated, which laws apply? Most ALs, are State-regulated AND each State's rules, protections for residents, appeals, reasons for an involuntary discharge DIFFER greatly. Some ALs (not many at ALL) may also be regulated by the US Gov. A Medicare- and Medicaid-qualified Skilled Nursing Facility or Post Acute Care Rehab facility would be regulated by the US Gov.; and thereby more rules and protections are provided to residents.
3) What is the facility licensed to legally provide? Many ALs, are NOT "level 4" types which can do more things, many are more room and board types. Therefore, if a LO needs more medical and/or mental/behavioral care than that which the AL is licensed to provide; an involuntary discharge may occur.
4) There are many "obvious" reasons for an involuntary discharge (failure to pay the bill if private pay; failure to qualify for Medicaid, if it is one of the few Medicaid AL facilities) and there are many behavioral reasons such as danger to self and others when/if the LO becomes unmanagable (such a violent behavior, wandering if not a locked facility; unable to eat/feed themselves; and a long list of other situations which would have been referenced in the contract).
If you do not have an elder care attorney licensed in the State where your LO's facility is located; it may be time to engage them so that you/your LO is protected AND to also to be able make alternate discharge plans if your LO indeed needs to move. AL generally is not a place where once the individual has more medical, behavioral and/or mental health problems can realistically stay as most of these facilities are NOT licensed for this "higher level" of care and their staff are not trained to handle this level of care if needed.
This question's 'answer' depends on the facility's guidelines, rules, etc. Ask the administrator / executive director, social worker, administrations. They could also have guidelines of 'acceptable behavior' in the contract you sign.
If needed, you could also contact the licensing board of nursing homes or facilities and see what they say.
Everyone's response here may be different depending on the person involved in the behavior, the facility's abilities to manage / handle, and their rules and regulations, which I presume would also include licensing rules they need to abide by.
I ask you to provide more information here in your question to provide a more appropriate helpful response. i.e., What behavior are you concerned about? Are they in a facility now? - If yes, what is going on? Who is the person you are concerned about? What is their medical diagnosis? What is your concern or need? i.e., to find a facility that can or will handle specific behavior(s) or conditions?
Do consider that 'all' facilities do not offer 24/7 care unless there is a sitter at their bedside (from my understanding). If behavior needs to be managed, you may need to (ensure) acquire outside caregivers to be present some of the time.
More incidents, if she continued she would have to be moved to another facility, well we got her on new meds and she has been ok.
If there is any question do speak with the admins of the facility.
Do know that most ALF and MC facilities are private businesses that make their own rules and regulations, and one varies from others.
Do you want to elaborate about which behaviors you are concerned with in your case?
1) The contract you/they signed when they arrived, were admitted or signed up to live there. Sadly, the paperwork for these facilities (SNFs too) is a legal contract and having an attorney (elder care attorney) review the agreement prior to signing anything is key as generally there are no "do overs."
2) Exactly how is the facility regulated, which laws apply? Most ALs, are State-regulated AND each State's rules, protections for residents, appeals, reasons for an involuntary discharge DIFFER greatly. Some ALs (not many at ALL) may also be regulated by the US Gov. A Medicare- and Medicaid-qualified Skilled Nursing Facility or Post Acute Care Rehab facility would be regulated by the US Gov.; and thereby more rules and protections are provided to residents.
3) What is the facility licensed to legally provide? Many ALs, are NOT "level 4" types which can do more things, many are more room and board types. Therefore, if a LO needs more medical and/or mental/behavioral care than that which the AL is licensed to provide; an involuntary discharge may occur.
4) There are many "obvious" reasons for an involuntary discharge (failure to pay the bill if private pay; failure to qualify for Medicaid, if it is one of the few Medicaid AL facilities) and there are many behavioral reasons such as danger to self and others when/if the LO becomes unmanagable (such a violent behavior, wandering if not a locked facility; unable to eat/feed themselves; and a long list of other situations which would have been referenced in the contract).
If you do not have an elder care attorney licensed in the State where your LO's facility is located; it may be time to engage them so that you/your LO is protected AND to also to be able make alternate discharge plans if your LO indeed needs to move. AL generally is not a place where once the individual has more medical, behavioral and/or mental health problems can realistically stay as most of these facilities are NOT licensed for this "higher level" of care and their staff are not trained to handle this level of care if needed.
Ask the administrator / executive director, social worker, administrations. They could also have guidelines of 'acceptable behavior' in the contract you sign.
If needed, you could also contact the licensing board of nursing homes or facilities and see what they say.
Everyone's response here may be different depending on the person involved in the behavior, the facility's abilities to manage / handle, and their rules and regulations, which I presume would also include licensing rules they need to abide by.
I ask you to provide more information here in your question to provide a more appropriate helpful response. i.e.,
What behavior are you concerned about?
Are they in a facility now? - If yes, what is going on?
Who is the person you are concerned about?
What is their medical diagnosis?
What is your concern or need? i.e., to find a facility that can or will handle specific behavior(s) or conditions?
Do consider that 'all' facilities do not offer 24/7 care unless there is a sitter at their bedside (from my understanding). If behavior needs to be managed, you may need to (ensure) acquire outside caregivers to be present some of the time.
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