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My father in law does not need full nursing. I have looked everywhere and am out of resources. He is a Veteran, but does not meet the "Care Criteria" of the Veteran's facility.
Have you contacted the VA and spoken with his social or caseworker to find out what other options or assistance might be available?
Although I don't know offhand if any facilities give credit to or special recognition to Veterans, it's a possibility. You might have to do some basic research on AL facilities and contact them directly, although it seems you've already quite a bit of research already.
Did you speak with anyone about what assistance the VA might be able to provide, even if it doesn't affiliate with a specific facility?
There might also be a Kent County VA Office (we have one in Oakland County which provides good info). They're in addition to the major VA hospitals in Michigan.
I assume the facility you contacted is the Veterans' Home in the Grand Rapids area?
Have you contacted the Michigan State Veteran's Office? I spoke with a very knowledgeable Veteran when I called a few years ago.
If I remember correctly, I have contact information for caregiver, social or caseworkers, the GR Veteran's home, and possibly more. If you haven't contacted any of these, post back and I'll search for the contact numbers. Most of my VA stuff is in the "to be filed for reference" stage, so I'd have to do some digging to find my notes.
But, just on a hunch, I googled and got some hits that might help you:
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
F.
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.
Have you tried the "Find Care and Housing" tab on THIS website?
Although I don't know offhand if any facilities give credit to or special recognition to Veterans, it's a possibility. You might have to do some basic research on AL facilities and contact them directly, although it seems you've already quite a bit of research already.
Did you speak with anyone about what assistance the VA might be able to provide, even if it doesn't affiliate with a specific facility?
There might also be a Kent County VA Office (we have one in Oakland County which provides good info). They're in addition to the major VA hospitals in Michigan.
I assume the facility you contacted is the Veterans' Home in the Grand Rapids area?
Have you contacted the Michigan State Veteran's Office? I spoke with a very knowledgeable Veteran when I called a few years ago.
If I remember correctly, I have contact information for caregiver, social or caseworkers, the GR Veteran's home, and possibly more. If you haven't contacted any of these, post back and I'll search for the contact numbers. Most of my VA stuff is in the "to be filed for reference" stage, so I'd have to do some digging to find my notes.
But, just on a hunch, I googled and got some hits that might help you:
1. Right here on this forum:
https://www.agingcare.com/lp/housing?cat=assisted-living&hl=Assisted%20Living&affiliateid=087f8adf-da11-4f82-8b4c-c113c073778b&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7dbhnpCf5QIVy__jBx38RABVEAAYAiAAEgINOfD_BwE
Or: 888-314-1833
2. Try the W. Michigan Veterans' Assistance, and the Kent County Veterans' Service organizations; phone numbers are listed on the hit URL.
There are several more potential sources that might be able to help you.