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Below in a response the OP referenced a "mental hygiene order" which seems to be similar to a Baker Act...
"A mental hygiene order is a type of warrant that allows for involuntary hospitalization."
So, when your brother says she is stable there, he apparently means she is mentally stable. Perhaps he went through a lot to get her to that condition and moving her would upend this. Maybe she had to go to a specific facility that was more capable to deal with whatever her mental/cognitive issues were when admitted. Maybe he's burnt out and doesn't want to reinvent the wheel in getting her moved.
Is your Mother on Medicaid? It's possible there were not beds closer in to him or others. In my SFIL's case his legal guardian placed him 1 hour away in a newer, nicer rural facility that had open Medicaid beds. We requested he be moved closer so that it wasn't such a long drive to take my MIL to see him. But then the facilities closer in were much worse.
You should just ask your brother the reason. It could also be the cost if she's privately paying for it.
The reason she’s in a facility is because I had to file a mental hygiene order on her in 2019. I was given MPOA by my father, then her case closed. Then facility closed and my brother used an old form to gain MPOA. And is now keeping her away from family including her spouse
What is brothers reason for having mom 2.5 hours from family? Having her nearby means family could at least visit, which is the number one incentive for nhs to at lesst put in an effort. He doesn’t have to even be involved being he’s still 1.5 hours away.
You need to give more background. Some elders have to be placed far away if there are certain medical circumstances. Foe example: morbid obesity, psych issues, ventilator care, and dialysis. My neighbor's sister was so obese that local facilities did not have a heavy hover lift. Sister only had one place in her state 90 minutes away. She was eventually moved closer to home but her sister hired legal help and had to move her, change her address and Medicare to the next state
I had to do a mental hygiene order on my mom back in 2019. The facility she was in closed, but when that facility closed my dad had given me MPOA. My brother used an old form to get MPOA. So once she was transferred he had MPOA. The family has asked & pleaded with him to move her closer and he won’t.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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"A mental hygiene order is a type of warrant that allows for involuntary hospitalization."
So, when your brother says she is stable there, he apparently means she is mentally stable. Perhaps he went through a lot to get her to that condition and moving her would upend this. Maybe she had to go to a specific facility that was more capable to deal with whatever her mental/cognitive issues were when admitted. Maybe he's burnt out and doesn't want to reinvent the wheel in getting her moved.
Is your Mother on Medicaid? It's possible there were not beds closer in to him or others. In my SFIL's case his legal guardian placed him 1 hour away in a newer, nicer rural facility that had open Medicaid beds. We requested he be moved closer so that it wasn't such a long drive to take my MIL to see him. But then the facilities closer in were much worse.
You should just ask your brother the reason. It could also be the cost if she's privately paying for it.
Who is the GENERAL POA, because they have the ability to override MPOA decision.
When brother is asked why mother was placed so far from everyone else, what does he tell you?
It’s literally the entire point of a poa.