Father was living independently but had a hematoma that dramatically accelerated dementia decline. He was admitted to the ER, then ICU, then transferred to a HRC facility. After a couple weeks, the HRC is saying his rehab is finished and he needs to be discharged. He's physically fine but can't take care of himself due to dementia. Can they discharge him on his own?
Medicare pays the first 20 days 100%. The next 80 days 50%. Those 100 days are not guaranteed. If Medicare feels the person has hit a plateau and further PT will not help, then they are discharged. If they are 24/7 care and no one can care for him or he cannot afford care, then he needs to go to Longterm care with him paying for it or if he can't afford to pay, Medicaid is applied for.
Not sure if, as MacinCt said, Medicare will pay up to the 100 days if he cannot be discharged because its "unsafe". That is something I would confirm with the finance office.