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I hear of this more and more here on the forum, is it something new? Isn't that the whole point of needing Nursing home care, to actually be provided with the Necessary Care?
Others have mentioned, understaffed seems to be the way of it these days, and family members shouldn't be the ones doing the Care IN the Nursing homes, nor paying for it! What do they expect, for you to give up your livelihood or your own retirement, to pay for indigent family? Even if you have the money, it seems it should be their responsibility to staff for just this scenario. IDK, I would be pizzed!
The night shift RN had concerns about Luz at night because she would stand at the nurses station. So to keep her safe while the nurse did her paper work the nurse sat her down in a wheel chair and all was fine after that. Even though Luz's room was just across the hall from the station. Luz was happy and did not wander on that nurses shift. Luz even helped out when another patient needed some attention. Luz pushed the other patient around the facility with the RN helping and supervising. Luz loved being able to help and the RN took care of two patients at once.
If your sister has no assets and all of her income goes to the NH, then the point is that *she* can't afford to pay for one-to-one care.
Your paying for it shouldn't even be a question, and don't let them make you feel bad about it. If you were so rich it wouldn't matter to you it might be different, but facts is facts and the fact is that you are not responsible for funding this.
Ahmijoy is right - call a care review with the NH's management. It is up to them to solve this, or to organise a placement with higher level care.
My mother had a “sitter” for about a month after she entered the facility. And that’s exactly what the aide did. It was a waste of her money and it was self-pay. At least in Ohio and with her Medicare and Supplemental, there was no help. It was about $20 an hour.
My mother had dementia and fell a lot. Finally, the facility moved her into a room right across from the nurses station so they could keep an eye on her.
If your Mom’s facility feels they cannot care for her, maybe you need to re-examine her placement. Does she need more care than they can provide? Might be a good idea to call a care conference with the staff and share your concerns with them. You are entitled to a meeting every three months.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Others have mentioned, understaffed seems to be the way of it these days, and family members shouldn't be the ones doing the Care IN the Nursing homes, nor paying for it! What do they expect, for you to give up your livelihood or your own retirement, to pay for indigent family? Even if you have the money, it seems it should be their responsibility to staff for just this scenario. IDK, I would be pizzed!
Luz loved being able to help and the RN took care of two patients at once.
Your paying for it shouldn't even be a question, and don't let them make you feel bad about it. If you were so rich it wouldn't matter to you it might be different, but facts is facts and the fact is that you are not responsible for funding this.
Ahmijoy is right - call a care review with the NH's management. It is up to them to solve this, or to organise a placement with higher level care.
My mother had dementia and fell a lot. Finally, the facility moved her into a room right across from the nurses station so they could keep an eye on her.
If your Mom’s facility feels they cannot care for her, maybe you need to re-examine her placement. Does she need more care than they can provide? Might be a good idea to call a care conference with the staff and share your concerns with them. You are entitled to a meeting every three months.