I have been trying to get my mom in rehab for almost two weeks. You usually get admitted from the hospital. However, my mom is in need of rehab in-pt but doesn't need a hospital visit. I talked to woman at rehab and she needed to request records from pcp. I never heard back so left message last Wednesday. No call still. Call Friday and her voicemail states she went on vacay. Perfect!!! She left another contact who did have the courtesy to call me back and she is going to check on paperwork. I just didn't think there would be this many hoops to jump through! My mom is really struggling getting up. We luckily hadn't had any falls for like five months but I know when she gets weak with mobility that usually happens more frequently. Has anyone done this way of in patient rehab for a parent? I was told her Dr. Can fill out paperwork to get her in but doesn't have authority to directly admit her. I bet they wouldn't have so many ER visits if they made it a little more accessible!! Thanks for any tips, advice, or your experience:)
So I believe (and not positive if there are some circumstances that a dr would have to be specific about) that unless ur admitted you are only eligible for in home therapy or your dr could also write up a script for outpatient therapy. You can start with in home and move to outpatient locally or start directly with outpatient - you would have to discuss with the dr where you would like to start - if mobility is an issue then get her stronger with in home and then transition to an outpatient.
I hope your mom receives help soon. All the best to you and your mom.