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How to Identify Signs of Abuse in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

SM_Admin — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:34:30 +0000

Those who find themselves in the care of a nursing home or assisted living facility are often some of the most vulnerable members of the population. Although nursing home care offers multiple benefits to seniors and can significantly enhance their quality of life, data collected over the past few years points to a disturbing pattern.

How to Spot Illegal Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics and Stop Them in Their Tracks

SM_Admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:20:40 +0000

With 48 million families supporting someone in long-term care across the United States, all too often long-term care becomes the target for illegal activity that leaves the families who were simply trying to care for their loved one at a loss. However, you don’t have to become a victim.

How to Make Sure A Nursing Home is Right For You or Your Loved One

SM_Admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:12:12 +0000

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right nursing home for you or your loved one. Here are a few you won’t want to forget:

The Rising Costs of Medicaid and Managing a Medicaid Crisis

SM_Admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:29:37 +0000

Did you know that in the United States, the median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is currently more than $7,900? And the cost of a private room exceeds $9,000 per month! Plus, depending on where you live, costs can even be considerably higher.

Aging in Place vs. Nursing Home Care: Important Factors to Make the Right Choice

SM_Admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:46:16 +0000

A growing portion of the older population wants to stay in their homes as long as possible. This is known as “aging in place” and has several benefits when it is appropriate for the individual. However, there are some other care concerns to consider when deciding whether someone is at the point of needing additional help.

The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

SM_Admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:50:20 +0000

Approximately 50% of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily high cost of long-term care. The real surprise is that half of all Americans don’t seek Medicaid assistance to cover nursing home costs. Why not?

Finding the Right Nursing Home: Don’t Rely Entirely on the Five-Star Quality Rating System

SM_Admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:41:31 +0000

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was created in 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It has become a popular tool for families to find a quick summary of a given nursing home’s overall level of quality. CMS posts its ratings on the medicare.gov website.