My father is on an appr 6-month waiting list for a facility nearby. Does anyone know if an AL facility will take him knowing he may only be there for a short period of time? Do you have to sign some type of longer term lease or can you just go month-month?
Again, I ask because my father is on an appr 6-month waiting list for a facility nearby but I'm not sure I can keep safely him in his apartment that long. Thanks
Any place that provides respite services is month-to-month payment, however, there might be a limit to how long someone could use respite.
One of the places in my state actually suggested that I enroll my Mom as a permanent resident, then take her out when I was ready to return home. This is because they charge extra per month for respite, that they don't charge if the person is a longer term resident. They also had some services that I did not need that was included in the cost for respite, that could be waived if my Mom was a longer term resident (e.g. laundry service).
6 months is a bit long for what might be a Respite stay.
Call a few facilities and ask.
Since it is Private Pay they should be more willing.
I wouldn't necessarily advertise that plan to the people who run the first place you're putting him in, though. They can be told it didn't work out when you decide to move him later.
Every county, state - city is different.
Call your County: Senior Services and ask for referrals
Google senior living, Assisted Living, in your area and see what comes up.
Many may have waiting lists for years (as here in Marin County).
In the interim, you will need to get caregiver(s) to come in.
You need to keep him safe.
Enlist volunteers: contact local churches, universities (for students in a geriatric or social work program. Post a job at a school's employment center.
Discuss with MD, a social worker, Medi-Cal, Medi-Care - whatever financial / healthcare support your dad has.
Gena / Touch Matters
" safety" issue, this should properly expedite getting the help he needs; either temporary help or expedite move into ALF. Systems must be navigated and processes followed but patient safety should trump.
Last resort, you might consider calling APS and telling them your issue, if nothing else works out; not sure if they could help expedite or not .
Also, our experience has been that the people running the ALF that we looked at were very kind and compassionate. They seemed to genuinely want to help our situation, and did not seem to be only in it for the money. Even with a reservation elsewhere, they might accommodate your dad anyway.
Surprisingly the previous AL facility my mother was in which was a for profit one reimbursed us for a portion of the month as my mother left on the 10th of the month. They must have been able to fill the space. Generally if a resident has a hospital stay the payment for the room still has to be paid in full if it is likely they will return to the room.
I would also advise if possible to avoid facilities which require a significant non refundable deposit simply to be put on the waiting list or even a similar deposit upon entrance into residency.
Now your own ALF may vary, as each is a private business, but they should explain ALL to you upon entering. The question never came up for a moment. And in fact my brother hoped to move back to independent living, however unlikely that goal was to take place.
It’s usually only for a couple of weeks, so caregivers will be able to take a vacation.
Other than that I don’t think they offer a six month lease.
Best wishes to you