My mother had a stroke at the beginning of January. She was hospitalized for 3 days and was sent to a rehab on January 14 and has been there since. She is close to 80 years old. She doesn't want to be there anymore. She wants to come home but the rehab said she has to stay until Feb. 11. She is becoming depress due to loneliness. The social worker said it depends on the OT and PT and doctor's recommendation. Do I have the right to take her out before that?
She should be so worn out from all of the physical and occupational therapy that she should not have time to get depressed.
I would visit more frequently, encourage her to participate in activities available at the facility and make sure that she is getting intense rehabilitation.
If that isn't happening, she may recover better with in home health.
No entity in America can force a competent adult to receive medical care or rehabilitation. No matter what they tell you.
I would first check with her PCP if she/he can order therapy in the home. If he is willing and someone will be with Mom 24/7. Homecare will evaluate and tell you what Mom will need.
Be aware that Medicare only pays for 20 days 100%. After that its 50%, hopefully her supplimental will pay the balance. If not, she will be out of pocket for the rest. About 150/160 a day. My Mom was in rehab to get strength back. I told them they better do what they needed to because she was not going to be in any longer than the 20 days. I was pinching every penny to keep her in an AL.
Not sure how they can determine the time she will be there. Medicare determines that by her progress. Don't let them tell u insurance will not pay. Its a scare tactic. They will. If u find the PCP will give orders for home therapy tell the Director of nursing you want Mom discharged. That you have made arrangements for Homecare. Your Mom is not in jail. She has rights. If they refuse, call your State Ombudsman.
For the future, you do not have to go to rehab. I wish I had thought of homecare when my Mom went there. It could be done at her AL.