My mum is 103 and has Breast cancer, and is in Residential Care Home. Have been told that mum will have to move out because the Care Home is in Financial difficulties, and in future will only be taking in Nursing Care Patients, and Dementia, and respite care patients. This Care home already has Nursing care and Dementia Patients, but also residential patients. Can the do this it seems an outrage to me.
I "strongly" urge you to read "Difference between Skilled nursing home" then go on to "The Code of Federal Regulations, 42CFR 409.33 (a) (b) & C. This was published in2014 but nursing homes haven't caught up yet!
While we were there, I heard stories of people who were told to leave. I agree, the document you signed for her to move there, will hold many answers. BUT, I would find another place. It may be hard to do however. Most of these large Retirement Homes are turning toward the middle of the road medical care. They are turning all their floors into Medical, as it is the best choice financially for them. Remember, they are in it for the PROFIT. This place did not have lifts - even in their Memory Care unit. If your medical needs became greater than what they offered, you were moved out. My brother in law had to move (even tho his injury was caused by unskilled care). When he was done with his hip surgery, they would not take him back. He went to a place (not so pretty) that ended up being a wonderful loving place that was well equipped with the needs of the elderly. The State did step in and did an audit of the home where he fell. While I was there, I saw at least 3 injuries caused by the elevator not being level at the floor when opened. The homes are now showing a MENU of care. If you need all of them your bill is more than most people could afford. Only the people on State Aid can actually afford to stay there. It would wipe us out in a year. But, they know this and they are waiting for your STATE aid to kick in. These places survive on the Taxes of every person in the State. It sounds to me that you have been given an option and HOSPICE would be your first choice. Her care would be followed and WATCHED. God Bless
Please bear in mind though, the policies the facility has don't determine how the staff treats Mum. The staff and other patients probably love her dearly and treat her very well. You can tell by how happy she is. They, in fact, may be just as upset as you that more difficult patients are going to be admitted and want her to stay.
Whether or not they have a legal leg to stand on - I'd start looking for another place for her to live.
sorry for your dilemma.
First, I would read the entire application and any accessory documents to see if they have authority.
Second, it sounds as though the attitude isn't one that's conducive to support for someone of your mother's age and who's battling cancer. Whether or not it can be done, it might be better to find a more financially stable place for your mother.
I take it you're in England, Canada or Australia, by the use of "Mum"? I don't know what the laws are there, so I won't even attempt to address what could be done legally, other than to inquire whether there are oversight and ombudsperson agencies that might become involved.
It is an outrage, and a very unfortunate situation. Your mother deserves better treatment; I hope you can find a facility that will treat her with the respect and care she deserves.