Indiana Nursing Homes: Planning
Assisted living, Skilled Care, Medicaid/Medicare
Common Nursing Home Care Questions:
- How do I pay for nursing home care?
- What about Medicare/Medicaid ?
- How do I decide which nursing home is right?
- If I live out of state, how do I find out about homes in my current area?
With our years of experience helping Indiana residents plan for nursing home care, we are able to provide comprehensive information to you for determining which home is right for your loved one. From making recommendations regarding various homes and individual care managers, to assisting you in long distance management of care, we are prepared to help.
Contact one of our Elder Law attorneys to speak with an advisor that understands your concerns. We are prepared to meet with you one-on-one to discuss your options and how to go about them. Home, hospital, or nursing home visits and flexible appointment times are offered for your convenience. We are here to help and assist you in every means possible
Nursing Homes : Skilled Care, Quality
Choosing to go to a nursing home is usually not optional. Fully two-thirds of those over 65 will require nursing home or long-term care assistance at some time. Many will be able to return to their own homes, or homes of relatives, after a brief stay. Others find that they need increased levels of care, and they need a facility that provides nursing care as well as meals, personal care assistance, and medical monitoring, but they have no guidance about the available facilities or how to pay for and make the choice that is best. Nursing homes can also be appropriate choices for younger individuals who have special needs, are developmentally or mentally disabled, have dementia, are recovering from physical illness or injury, or are in need of drug or alcohol rehabilitation.
Skilled nursing care, 24 hours a day, with a registered nurse on duty during at least one shift each day, is provided in a nursing home, whether it is a stand-alone facility or within a hospital or retirement community(.) There are also Skilled Nursing Facilities that concentrate on rehabilitation for those who no longer need acute care in a hospital setting but who need intensive therapy before returning home.
Nursing Home "Needs Assessment Survey"
Doing a needs assessment survey will provide help in determining what type of facility is appropriate for the individual and his requirements for care with consideration for the type of medical condition, the level of skilled care needed, therapies recommended, equipment need for care, daily living help needed. It is also advisable to compare different facilities on many factors such as certification, what special services are provided, cleanliness of home and of patient, quality of staff and how they relate to resident, quality of food, and a homelike atmosphere in resident's room.
Nursing Home Care and Medicare/Medicaid
Nursing home care can be paid for privately, through long-term care, Medicare (under limited conditions), and Medicaid. Eligibility for state and federally funded Medicare and Medicaid programs for nursing home care vary from state to state, and are in facilities certified to provide care to the recipients.