Are you sure you want to exit? Your progress will be lost.
Who are you caring for?
Which best describes their mobility?
How well are they maintaining their hygiene?
How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
Are they experiencing any memory loss?
Which best describes your loved one's social life?
Acknowledgment of Disclosures and Authorization
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: A.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"). B.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. C.APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site. D.If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records. E.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. F.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.
✔
I acknowledge and authorize
✔
I consent to the collection of my consumer health data.*
✔
I consent to the sharing of my consumer health data with qualified home care agencies.*
*If I am consenting on behalf of someone else, I have the proper authorization to do so. By clicking Get My Results, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from us and our customer communities. Your consent is not a condition to using our service. Please visit our Terms of Use. for information about our privacy practices.
Mostly Independent
Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
Remember, this assessment is not a substitute for professional advice.
Share a few details and we will match you to trusted home care in your area:
As an elder care consultant and from my own experience in helping others, moving your father to a nursing home closer to the family requires careful planning to ensure a smooth transition.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
1. Research & Choose a New Nursing Home
Check availability: Call prospective nursing homes in your area to check if they have an open bed that fits your father's needs.
Visit the facilities: Tour the nursing homes and evaluate cleanliness, staff interactions, activities, and care quality.
Search for places and choose. You should read the contract to determine if he needs a 2 month notice or more. Frequently, if the wait for a bed at 3 months, just notify his current facility to extend. If he is on Medicaid, it will be much more difficult because the best facilities have months on a waitlist. The transport is usually out of pocket. If it is out of state them the stakes are poor
Start by identifying the NH you'd like to move your dad to Find out if the have availability, and if they are okay with whatever payment system is in place (Medicaid, Private pay, LTC insurance).
Your would personally explore other choices, accurately describe the individual needing care, check with their vacancies. If your elder is on Medicaid it is another issue. You would add checking if the facility accepts Medicaid patients. Check on waiting times, and etc.
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
F.
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.
quickest route
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
1. Research & Choose a New Nursing Home
Check availability: Call prospective nursing homes in your area to check if they have an open bed that fits your father's needs.
Visit the facilities: Tour the nursing homes and evaluate cleanliness, staff interactions, activities, and care quality.
Check reviews & ratings: Look at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/) for ratings.
Verify services: Ensure the new home can provide the specific care your father requires.
2. Review Admission Requirements
Medical assessment: Most nursing homes require a recent medical evaluation.
Financial arrangements: Ensure the new facility accepts the same payment method (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or self-pay).
Transfer of benefits: If Medicaid is involved, confirm it will transfer smoothly between facilities.
3. Notify the Current Nursing Home
Review the contract: Check for any notice period requirements.
Inform the staff & administration: They need to prepare discharge paperwork and medical records.
Request medical records: Ensure all records, medications, and personal items are ready for transfer.
4. Coordinate Transportation & Moving Logistics
If your father requires medical transportation, arrange for a medical transport service.
Pack and label personal belongings to prevent loss.
5. Finalize Admission to the New Facility
Complete all admission paperwork.
Provide a list of current medications and care preferences.
Plan for a family visit soon after the move to help with the adjustment.
I hope the above gives you a road map of how to go forward.
I am going to print it out.
Very helpful to many - now or later on.
Gena
Start by identifying the NH you'd like to move your dad to Find out if the have availability, and if they are okay with whatever payment system is in place (Medicaid, Private pay, LTC insurance).
Let the new home initiate the transfer.
If your elder is on Medicaid it is another issue. You would add checking if the facility accepts Medicaid patients.
Check on waiting times, and etc.