Patient is in the home at present. I am not sure how the protocol between hospice and nursing home works if I admit my mom to a nursing home that has a contract with hospice. I can monitor medicines at home an make sure she is just not doped up on pain pills I am afraid if I admit to a nursing home that has contract with hospice they will just give her pain pills.
How do you get someone into a nursing home directly from home? I am told if not under hospice you have to go from the hospital.
If your mom is eligible for hospice you can have it at home or in a nursing home or in a special facility devoted to hospice care. My husband had hospice care at home. It was wonderful.
If mom goes into a nursing home she will not be on hospice care unless 1) she is eligible for it (that is, she is likely to die soon) and 2) she/you agree to it.
Is your mother in a lot of pain now?
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