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I. How We Work in Washington. Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services. APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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Slough, are you looking for Assisted Living or for a skilled nursing home? These housing terms usually mean different things depends on where you live.
Let's view Assisted Living.... this type of housing is usually self-pay and the average cost is around $6k per month for basic needs.
Let's view skilled Nursing Homes.... this type of housing can be paid two different ways, either self-pay or having Medicaid footing the bill. Medicaid is different from Medicare. Medicare, nor Social Security, have anything to do with housing.
Since your Mom's monthly income is low, her best bet would be a nursing home. She probably will qualify for Medicaid, then she will use some of her social security with Medicaid paying the rest of the balance.
Ex-wife's two children don't want much of anything to do with their Mom, saying that she is my responsibility. She is almost totally unable to do anything on her own. We have been divorced for 3 1/2 years. I am not able to care for her as my health is failing. What can I do ? How can they be held responsible for getting her help? HELP !!!
Seawolf, where is your ex living? You can call your local Area Aging on Aging ( check your county website for " services for the aging or elderly" and ask for a needs assessment. Start there.
GardenArtist.... yes, I have. The situation has changed. I had to take her to the hospital. She was admitted, and after the conference with the Case Worker tomorrow, Monday, the state will be taking over her care. Now I can get on with what quality of life I have left. The problem that I have been experiencing is the lack of information that I have been able to garner from the State entities. After trying the "normal" avenues, and being misdirected at every turn, A Care Worker from the Hospital has come to my rescue. I showed her the answers to what I had been asking and she laughed, and referred to them as "advice from a jail house lawyer", which held no credence to what is actually involved. I know that all answers were with the best of intentions, BUT, the understanding of State rules and regulations are beyond the general public's 'knowledge'. Pass along , that 'WELL INTENTIONS' Are just that, intentions. Next time I have a question of this magnitude, I will just go to the break room of the nearest Hospital and ask a Nurse. They seem to be more knowledgeable than people on the Internet. Along with that, I asked for advice about the kids. No one had an answer, or even a suggestion along that line. Thanks, but, no thanks Folks. That is all, over and out.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Let's view Assisted Living.... this type of housing is usually self-pay and the average cost is around $6k per month for basic needs.
Let's view skilled Nursing Homes.... this type of housing can be paid two different ways, either self-pay or having Medicaid footing the bill. Medicaid is different from Medicare. Medicare, nor Social Security, have anything to do with housing.
Since your Mom's monthly income is low, her best bet would be a nursing home. She probably will qualify for Medicaid, then she will use some of her social security with Medicaid paying the rest of the balance.
Here is more information on Medicaid, which is run by your Mom's State. Each State has their own rules and programs: https://www.agingcare.com/medicare-medicaid#qualifying-for-medicaid
You can call your local Area Aging on Aging ( check your county website for " services for the aging or elderly" and ask for a needs assessment. Start there.
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/ex-wifes-health-failing-fast-she-needs-24-hr-care-what-do-i-do-state-healthcare-433322.htm