The Hospital is recommending a Skilled Nursing Facility short term care for my mother since she went to the hospital with back pain...degenerative disk issue. I have been told that it is covered by Medicare since it is only short term. If it is long term then it does affect her social security and VA.
If the Skilled Nursing Facility wants mom to stay there permanently, then she'd have to apply for Medicaid to cover the expense if she can't afford to pay privately. The decision would be up to her and her POA, however. Then if Medicaid picks up the cost, it would affect her SSI and VA benefits which would be used to help pay for her SNF costs; she would receive a small monthly stipend to cover personal costs only.
Usually when u go over 100 days its found that a person needs 24/7 care. At that time a decision needs to be made if the person goes to LTC, an AL, care is set up in the home, or live with family.
I would discuss with the Social Service or with the SNF upon admission.
Long term care isn't usually done in either SNF or in Rehab.
Wishing you good luck.