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Just be aware that anytime spent in the present Rehab counts against her 100 days. So if she had been in this one for 20 days, lets say, she has already used the days up that Medicare pays 100%. She will now be responsible for the other 50% from day 21 to 100. Unless she has a good supplimental.

Also, if Mom is not cooperative or she has progressed as much as she can, she can be discharged anytime during the 100 days. They are not guarenteed.
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Yes, you can get her moved if you are her legal next of kin or her POA. If neither, no you can not get her moved.

I moved my dad while he was in rehab.

I first contacted the rehab I wanted him moved to. They provided the information that was needed for the move.

Then I had to literally stand over the person that was the only one that could provide that information, they DID NOT want to provide it. It was a fight to get them to do what they needed to do to get him moved, so be prepared for that.

Once the rehab receiving him had the paperwork they sent a medical transport to move him.

Done and Done.

I do want to encourage you to contact the ombudsman, like call and leave a message today, for the current facility and file a complaint of neglect. That is how we consumers get these places to change their ways.
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Short answer, you can move mom anytime you want. Rehab is not prison. Be very sure the next place has and will do what you’re looking for, and that mom is capable of cooperating and progressing
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Are you her POA?
Have you spoken to the administrator, the social workers at her current facility to document your complaints?
Can you tell us a bit more about what your complaints are?
Have you spoken to the doctor who manages her care currently?
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In what way is she being neglected?

If she is in a rehab facility as a result of a injury, you need to realize that they are not nursing homes. The staff assumes the patient is capable of performing enough basic ADLs so that they can sustain themselves without staff orbiting around them.

When my 100-yr old Aunt with advanced dementia broke her hip at home and went to a rehab facility, she was still attempting to get out of bed. Her sister and niece had to tend to her every day to make sure she was eating and drinking and her hygiene was being tended to.

Maybe what your Mom needs is a skilled nursing facility? Or a LTC facility? Especially if she isn't cooperating with her rehab, there's no point in her being there.
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