Annual Long-Term Care Survey Finds Steep Rise in Assisted Living Facility Costs Amid Pandemic
In the past year, assisted living facility rates grew 6.15 percent for a median cost of $51,600 per year or $4,300 per month.
A Modest Raise for Nursing Home Workers Could Save 15,000 Lives a Year: Study
Ruffini found that raising the minimum wage reduced turnover and increased tenure among nursing assistants. This greater continuity of care, she says, translated into improved health and safety conditions for the patients. At the same time, nursing home profits held steady because the extra costs were passed on in the form of higher fees.
New Rule to Take Effect in September 2019 Repeals Ban Initiated to Retain Nursing Home Residents’ Health and Safety
Nursing homes have you sign a multitude of documents as a part of the admissions process. One of those documents- banned under President Obama, is called an Arbitration Agreement. By signing these agreements, patients or family members gave up their right to sue if they believed the nursing home was responsible for injuries or the […]
An Office of the Inspector General Investigation into Hospice Deficiences Leads to Recomendations for Better Monitoring
The express purpose of Hospice is to help terminally ill patients with their end-of-life care so they can pass on with as little pain and as much dignity as possible. We strive to maintain our dignity throughout our lives; why shouldn’t it be just as important when it comes time for our death? Few people […]
How to Choose the Right Home Care Provider
Aging in place is the goal; wanting to stay in our homes as long as possible is the quintessential decision one can make. One of the hardest choices to make is selecting the appropriate in-home provider for your loved one and yourself. There are many criteria from which to choose. The first would be what […]
Be Wary of the "Responsible Party" Wording in a Nursing Home Agreement!
While federal regulations prevent nursing homes from requiring a third party to be personally liable as a condition of admission, “responsible party” isn’t always clearly denied and can have costly implications if taken in the wrong context. Generally, the responsible parties’ role is to make sure that the nursing home bill is paid by the […]
Details Matter When It Comes to Dealing With Long-Term Care Insurers
Let’s face it- we all have our strengths and weaknesses. Some of us are more detailed orientated than others. Most of the time, we can scrape by not having to pay attention to seemingly minute details but other times the price you may pay for letting the little things slide could be steep just as […]
What Are the Best, and Worst, States When It Comes to Nursing Home Quality?
When it comes time to find a nursing facility for a loved one, the quality of care is of the utmost importance. The whole process is daunting. Everyone involved in making the decision has to balance an array of considerations; from location to cost to quality and where their loved one feels the most comfortable. […]
When It Comes to Long Term Care Policies, Comparing Prices Can Save You Some Green
These days, everyone is looking for the best deal. Whether it is shopping for a large purchase such as a home or car or something as simple as a kitchen appliance or new pair of shoes, we are always looking for a good deal. This applies to long-term care insurance as well. Just as with […]
Is Placing a Camera in a Nursing Home Room Legal?
Nowadays, we are under surveillance everywhere we go, whether we realize it or not. Cameras being in public places such as stores is nothing new to us, but with the advancement of mobile phones, now almost every single person walking the streets has the ability to take a picture, record, or video anyone with or […]
