NURSING & REHABILITATION
HOUSING
Nursing & Rehabilitation
Specialized care for individuals who need daily assistance At a nursing care center, care is administered by professionals under the direction of a physician. Many facilities also offer sub-acute, respite, rehabilitation and other short-term care. Rehabilitation services can be especially helpful for individuals who are recovering from surgery, an illness or any other life-changing event. Who is Nursing Care for? These communities serve as permanent residences for individuals who are too sick or frail to live at home, or as temporary facilities during a recovery period. Some residents enter a nursing care center for a short-term stay after a surgery or illness, while others enter on a more permanent basis. Who Pays for Nursing Care? Medicare, Medicaid, private
insurance and personal assets are all used under various circumstances to pay for services in a nursing care facility. If a facility is not certified by Medicare and Medicaid, the care will have to be paid for entirely with personal funds. In general, Medicare pays for skilled nursing care following hospitalization for the same illness or condition at 100 percent of the cost for days 1 – 20. Some long-term care insurance pays for nursing care centers; insurance payments are usually a fixed amount for a specified number of qualified days. The basic daily rate is the standard charge the nursing care center bills to all residents, which covers the fundamental services every resident receives, including rent for the room, housekeeping, meals and general nursing care. It is important to understand all the services and
It is important to understand all the services and amenities that are not included in the basic daily rate. amenities that are not included in the basic daily rate. What to Look for in Nursing Care Before choosing a community, contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of your Area Agency on Aging. Ombudsman programs promote the highest quality of life and care for residents of nursing facilities and can help families and staff with inquiries and complaints.
Careavan Challenge A parade with a purpose The frontline care providers at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and life plan communities are working hard every day to keep residents safe through a global pandemic. As a care manager helping families solve elder care challenges, Kate Caldwell, the founder of Eldertree Care Management, knows how essential frontline care providers are to the health and well being of older adults—now more than ever. She and her team were determined to find a safe and effective way to honor the people who keep the senior living industry going. They created the Careavan Challenge. The Careavan Challenge is simple: 1. C hoose 3 long-term care communities. 2. C ontact communities to confirm times. 800-394-9990 | positiveagingsourcebook.com
A local care manager launched an amazing effort to spread gratitude—the Careavan Challenge. The Challenge is shining a spotlight on the heroes who work in senior living communities.
3. I nclude 10-15 cars max in your parade. 4. D rop a gift of appreciation for staff (goodies for the break room, pizza, doughnuts, cards, etc.) 5. Tag Eldertreecaremanagement on IG/Facebook at
#CAREavanchallenge and mention the communities you will be visiting. 6. Enjoy celebrating our healthcare heroes! Join the movement and take the #CAREavanchallenge. 121
