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Bellabosch Asked July 2020

Can a nursing home and/or assisted living facility deny admission now during COVID situation?

I am POA for my 85 year old aunt who lives behind us with her 91 year old sister. My aunt is in poor health and has had several falls resulting in broken bones and needs 24/7 care. My Mom, the 91 year old is taking care of her with our help. I have made arrangements for home health care but considering how much assistance my aunt needs, I believe she needs a nursing home or assisted living facility (?). I was told by her doctor that even if my aunt tested negative for virus a NH probably would not take her.
Is this true? Can they deny admittance to a qualified person? Thank you for your response.

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AlvaDeer Jul 2020
Each facility will have its own protocol set up now. Check with the facilities you are interested in. My bro's place has rules of 14 days isolation at home with the current family and 14 days in house with testing. All will vary.
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FloridaDD Jul 2020
If they feel they cannot provide care, they can deny admittance.
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Countrymouse Jul 2020
They can refuse any application, yes. That doesn't mean they necessarily will; but then again you might want to think carefully about whether you want to entrust your aunt's welfare to a facility that is being cavalier about admissions just now.

Do you have anywhere in mind? - have you tried calling or looking up on line to find out what their policy is at the moment?

There is more to finding a good match with a nursing home or facility than simply Covid-19 negative status, of course. What are your aunt's and your mother's thoughts on the idea of moving your aunt?
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