He has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, PSP, but his blood work up is amazingly great. Hospice said he does not qualify. Because my dad does not qualify for financial assistance, I think the skilled nursing facilities that had a bed denied him because of concern over funds. My mom is taking care of him at home, but it's adversely affecting her health. I don't know what to do.
Contact his doctors office again and explain what has happened. Have the doc submit more paperwork for your dad to get placed. Ask to get a Social Worker on his case right away. Keep calling until you hear from the SW.
If your dad doesn't qualify for financial assistance, he will have to spend down some money until he does qualify. They will allow your mom to live in their house and keep some money.
A nursing home doesn't disqualify potential clients just because he can feed himself. Make sure you tell them he will be paying privately until he spends the needed amount to get Medicaid.
There is an ombudsman for each nursing home and their phone number is posted in a common area of the facility. Call him/her and ask for help.
Call the Area on Aging and also Adult Protective Services.
You want to make a "stink", to get things moving. Don't just sit back and wait, be proactive. The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
As a last resort, take dad to E.R. for "something" (any ailment he might have), then refuse to take him home. Tell them that your mother has fainted taking care of him and can no longer do it and you and any siblings are working and can't care for him either.
Get in touch with the hospital SW.
There is going to be a way for your dad to be placed.
My Mom had PSP.
When we got her into a Nursing Home she fell a lot but could still walk and feed herself.
Most Nursing Homes have an in house Social Worker. Utilitize the in house Social Worker.
If your Dad meets the Medical Need requirement I am assuming your Dad was denied because he was not eligible for Medicaid and can not self pay.
Were you given a reason why Dad was denied Medicaid?
Thanks for any suggestions!!
Have you had a "needs assesmebt" by your local Area Agency on Aging?
Has his doctor completed the paperwork that indicates that he is in "medical need " of a nursing home level of care?
I'm sorry for the questions, but answers will get you better information, I promise!!