Mom was placed in a LTC facility about one month ago. Now, I am wondering if we should have gone to an Assisted Living facility. I thought mom needed more assistance than an AL would be capable of providing. How do I know if mom is capable of living in an AL facility? She isn’t very mobile, less so since she has been in a nursing home. Has anyone had their loved one in a nursing home and then took them to assisted living? Does AL offer PT? Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me.
Is your Mom paying out-of-pocket for long term care? Or is she on Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). If on Medicaid, please note that Assisted Living facilities are usually out-of-pocket for a certain time frame, then the facility may or may not accept Medicaid (it depends on the facility).
My Dad was in a senior facility that had all 3 tiers (Independent Living, AL, and Memory Care). The facility had an arrangement with a physical therapy group that would visit the place. Dad always enjoyed his PT, but I am not sure he helped him physically as he was 96 yrs, but I am sure the break in his week for PT was welcomed.
I've been trying to find any information about Long Term Care Facilities for my husband- and presto, here's your posting.
Can you provide me with any information about how you found the Long Term Care Facility??? This would be major appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
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I would go to ALF and discuss their accomodations, costs, levels of care and what they include, payment and etc. There are some now with a sort of intermediate care and when my brother was in Pacific Senior Living in Palm Springs, a cottage model of ALFs with about 14 people per cottage, they were just beginning at his death to implement intermediate care where the main door is locked and monitored, and etc.
It is of major concern to ECFs that the person, whether suffering mobility issues or continence issues or other special needs can still get along in a sort of group environment without disruption to others, and with the number of staff assigned to this less critical care.
Any PT would be ordered by your mom's own MD, and may or may not come into the facility. There are often simple exercise classes, but that isn't what you mean by PT, I know.
Good luck.