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I am a resident of a nursing home. I want to have a private room. What are some medical reasons, I could tell the doctor, that would guarantee me, a private room?
Really, without paying for a private room this almost never happens. It would require that you had an infectious disease so could not contaminate others or that you were immune compromised so could not be with others, and both of those would require SNF placement.
This always having another in the room has to be difficult and I am so sorry for it; I hope you will get a "good roommate" and be able to adjust. This would be hard for many of us.
I think even if on Medicaid, if family wants to pay the difference between shared and private they can. But if family cannot afford that, and your on Medicaid, you need to share a rm. My Mom was in a 4 bed room.
Private pay you can pay for your own room. It might be a matter of how many private rooms are available.
Medicaid = shared room unless the facility has the will and means to give you a private. I say this because my MIL has been on Medicaid in LTC in a private room since after covid 2021... the faith-based facility had just remodeled and expanded, and then many residents passed from the virus so I'm thinking they now have a surplus of rooms? Although I find this hard to believe. I can't think of any other reason she has had a private room this entire time. Just want to give you a glimmer of hope that does happen.
I cannot think of any medical reason that would ensure you have a private room, if you don't already have one.
My grandmother shared a room with a lady who had to be heavily medicated or she would scream all day long. My FIL shared a room with a gentleman and my FIL had very little hearing so he would turn the TV up to the highest volume, and then play on his phone at highest volume. We would be able to hear it when we got off of the elevator.
If you are private pay - and there is a room available - I would assume that you would have to go through the request process.
If you are on Medicaid or in a VA nursing home where the VA is footing the bill - the shared room is likely your only option - even if rooms are available.
My FIL was in a VA nursing home - fully paid for by the VA. He started as private pay (very briefly) and he had a private room. They moved him to a shared room once the VA picked up payment, but he didn't have a roommate until the last month or two that he was there. A lot depends on whether the facility is at capacity or has some wiggle room.
Also, as far as the medical issue angle - even if you tell the doctor you have something that you believe will get you a private room (again - I can't think of a single thing except a highly contagious disease that requires isolation and PEP protocols for anyone that comes into the room, or possibly extremely violent outbursts - which will only get you medicated - not lose you a roommate) they will most certainly confirm the assertion before they give you a private room.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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From this story, what I would do is reach out to compatible elders in the dining room or at activities. Find a sane friend to live with.
This always having another in the room has to be difficult and I am so sorry for it; I hope you will get a "good roommate" and be able to adjust. This would be hard for many of us.
Private pay you can pay for your own room. It might be a matter of how many private rooms are available.
My grandmother shared a room with a lady who had to be heavily medicated or she would scream all day long. My FIL shared a room with a gentleman and my FIL had very little hearing so he would turn the TV up to the highest volume, and then play on his phone at highest volume. We would be able to hear it when we got off of the elevator.
If you are private pay - and there is a room available - I would assume that you would have to go through the request process.
If you are on Medicaid or in a VA nursing home where the VA is footing the bill - the shared room is likely your only option - even if rooms are available.
My FIL was in a VA nursing home - fully paid for by the VA. He started as private pay (very briefly) and he had a private room. They moved him to a shared room once the VA picked up payment, but he didn't have a roommate until the last month or two that he was there. A lot depends on whether the facility is at capacity or has some wiggle room.
Also, as far as the medical issue angle - even if you tell the doctor you have something that you believe will get you a private room (again - I can't think of a single thing except a highly contagious disease that requires isolation and PEP protocols for anyone that comes into the room, or possibly extremely violent outbursts - which will only get you medicated - not lose you a roommate) they will most certainly confirm the assertion before they give you a private room.
If you are self-pay, there will not be a problem, you pay, you get.