With all the red tape of insurance policy and hospital policy - best way to get discharged? Family is disrespected and ignored, rare updates and when questions are asked answers are inconsistent. nurses back each other and/or turn a blind eye to stay out of it.
Does someone have POA. To take them out, you may need to prove that you are transferring them or that your home or their home is equipped to care for them. If they need 24/7 care, that it will be provided.
It will not be easy to find in home care if the person has no money. Medicaid does have an in home program but the person has to fit the income requirement. Medicare does not pay for longterm care with aides.
This is so Pathetic & SAD!
You personally would need to take care of your Family Member at Home for FREE, if the individual is on Medicare.
Even if you paid someone for help through ab Agency, the care is so minimal.
suggest hiding some camera’s in multiple spots your family members room.
FYI- Take Pictures & Always take notes.
Receipts = PROOF!
🇺🇸USA- Wealthiest Countries in the World, & this is how we Treat the Elderly?
It should be Illegal.
The Nursing Home Industry is a Dirty Business & Isn’t monitored enough for way too long.
It’s such a lucrative Business for Government Agencies & Independent Individuals.
If this industry was actually regulated, then these individuals would be in Prison Life.
The Families should also get paid for Restitution!
How does an individual pay $4200 per/mo. in addition to their Medicare Insurance?
Another individual at same facility/care pays ONLY $400-$600 & all thru Medicaid?
The care is exactly the same.
They both SUCK!
Just because an individual’s is on Medicare Vs. Medicaid, doesn’t mean you’re Rich or well off, ESPECIALLY in Michigan 2025!
Easier said, than done though.
Only if, you personally are physically, mentally, & financially capable to care of an Elderly individual in your home.