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I am going to be placing my sister in her seventies who has been in a wheelchair for several for years and has a lot of severe mental and general aging health issues, and needs help with everything. What kind of facility should I be searching for?
I would say Skilled Nursing, Nursing Home, Long term care which ever term your area calls it. I don't think an Assisted Living can care for a person with all of ur Sisters problems. I like the idea of placing her where you Mom lives. If sister is 24/7 care, than she probably fits the criteria for a LTC facility.
Look for one most local to whomever has her PoA or guardianship.
Ask around for personal experiences with that facility, like on NextDoor.com.
Make sure it accepts Medicaid, unless your sister has very robust finances.
Facilities owned and run by religious organizations often are more affordable and see what they do as a mission, so their residents get better care (this is where my MIL is now and we're very pleased).
Look for one where the admin has been the same for several years (high turnover of staff is never optimal but high turnover of admin is even worse).
Make sure they have an activities and events director, that there are lots of social and experiential options for the residents, even though your sister has severe mental challenges -- it's still beneficial for her.
Look past the "new and shiny" appearances because in the end, it's the quality and quantity of care that matters, not how new or pretty a place is.
Finally, in this age of covid, make sure they will allow visitors even if there's a lock-down situation again. They need to allow "essential caregivers" in at all times for any reason.
I notice on your bio that your mom is in a NH. Have you considered placing your sister in the same home? It would make life easier for you I would think. Are they in different communities?
If sister will be needing Medicaid to pay for her care then she would need to qualify medically and financially.
A needs analysis can be done to determine the proper level of care.
Are you your sisters DPOA or guardian? Are you her current caregiver?
If sisters affairs are complicated, it might be worthwhile to visit a certified elder attorney to assist you in this process.
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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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
Look for one most local to whomever has her PoA or guardianship.
Ask around for personal experiences with that facility, like on NextDoor.com.
Make sure it accepts Medicaid, unless your sister has very robust finances.
Facilities owned and run by religious organizations often are more affordable and see what they do as a mission, so their residents get better care (this is where my MIL is now and we're very pleased).
Look for one where the admin has been the same for several years (high turnover of staff is never optimal but high turnover of admin is even worse).
Make sure they have an activities and events director, that there are lots of social and experiential options for the residents, even though your sister has severe mental challenges -- it's still beneficial for her.
Look past the "new and shiny" appearances because in the end, it's the quality and quantity of care that matters, not how new or pretty a place is.
Finally, in this age of covid, make sure they will allow visitors even if there's a lock-down situation again. They need to allow "essential caregivers" in at all times for any reason.
I wish you much success in finding the right fit!
If sister will be needing Medicaid to pay for her care then she would need to qualify medically and financially.
A needs analysis can be done to determine the proper level of care.
Are you your sisters DPOA or guardian? Are you her current caregiver?
If sisters affairs are complicated, it might be worthwhile to visit a certified elder attorney to assist you in this process.