Iron County Nursing Home
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I go about getting a person into your nursing
home?
It’s really very easy. We would coordinate with the person’s physician
and get orders for admission, which would include, medications, treatments,
activities, diets, and any advance directives. Arrangements would then be made for
transportation to the nursing home.
We’re more than happy to provide transportation. In the event that the person to be admitted
was cognitively impaired or incompetent to make their own decisions, it is
imperative that someone be designated a responsible party and they would help
in the admission process.
How do I pay for nursing home costs?
Nursing
home care is paid for in four basic ways.
1.Medicare
is a qualifying insurance program with limited benefits. A person has to qualify for coverage and
then it is for a limited amount of time.
Typically, the first 20 days of a Medicare approved stay are paid for
100%. The next 80 days, the person is
responsible for a co-pay amount and Medicare pays for the balance. Many supplemental insurances are available
that will pay the co-pay.
2.Medicaid
is a state assistance program for those with limited income. Requirements vary from state to state, but
usually if monthly income is less than $2000 and assets are also less than
this, a person would qualify. There are
many different individual scenarios and exceptions to the rules. We have a person whose responsibility is to
assist families in applying for Medicaid as well as other programs.
3.Private pay is for those who
don’t qualify for any government programs and pay “out of pocket” for each
day. Rates vary widely from region to
region. For our current rate contact Daren, our administrator. Each facility has different policies
regarding add-ons, supplies, extra care, etc.
It is important to understand these when comparing prices.
4.Long-term
insurance is available in the market place. Do your homework when buying.
Make sure that it covers “custodial care” or the routine assistance
given on a daily basis. Many policies
have exclusions or limitations regarding day–to-day care.
What services
can I expect from the nursing home?
Generally,
the nursing home provides for the daily needs of each resident. Meals, medications, activities, therapies,
and laundry are provided for each resident.
No nursing home will guarantee the safety or well-being of any
individual resident. There are too many
variables out of their control.
However, you should expect and receive honest, decent care for your
loved one.
What if I have a problem and I
can’t get anyone to listen to me?
There are
resources available to residents and families so that grievances can be
addressed. Before you go out of the
building, give the staff a chance to respond to your concerns. If they can’t or won’t, then go wherever you
need to gain results. In the event of
abuse or if you are afraid for the safety of your loved one, do something NOW!!
Where do I get answers to
other questions?
There are many resources available to prospective nursing
home consumers. Much more information
is available at NursingHomesinUtah.com. Also, feel more than welcome to contact Daren, our administrator. He’ll help you find answers.