My Dad fell when trying to help someone from falling and landed on their walking stick and fractured his T12. Because of his dementia he is having trouble taking care of himself and remembering what he's supposed to do, like using his walker, no bending or twisting, how to get up and down, etc. The therapists, nurse, and social worker all agree he needs assisted living as soon as he can be moved. I have found a place he can move into in the next few days. The independent living facility still requires him to give a 30 day notice. There is no way we can afford to pay for both locations. Where he is now they cannot give him the care he needs. Is there a way we can move him without having to pay for another month legally? I thought they would have been happy to help us since my Dad has been there over 2 years and because of the circumstances, but I guess the money is more important than the person. :(
Be careful of making a decision too quick without checking the new contract carefully as well as your existing one. Now is the time to thoroughly understand what he is getting for his money and what happens when he needs to leave ALF.
If he needs a NH, can he self pay? If he needs Medicaid there is also that to consider. Be careful what you sign.
Did dad go for rehab after the fall? Was he hospitalized?
Sorry for so many questions. The more info you give the more tailored the answers would be.
Without reading his contract with the IL there is no way we could answer the question you asked. His fees will only escalate going forward. I would use what money he has to seek counsel from a certified elder attorney to get him on Medicaid so he can get the level of care he needs. He has to qualify medically and physically. It sounds like he might now.
Then it states that if the Community is entitled to terminate your rights to stay in your Unit, if the Community determines that your health needs require a move-out in accordance with what I wrote above. This agreement shall terminate either on the date designated in the written notice, or thru the date your belongings remain in the Unit.
To me, it sounds like they can ask my Dad to move because of his health. So I'm assuming that if we have been told my Dad needs to be in assisted living as soon as possible, that I would just write a letter stating this and that would be treated the same way. I just hope they see it that way too. I don't want to fight over this.
We found my Dad a private home care facility that only cares for 5 people. So I'm hoping this means he will be watched carefully. There are 2 caregivers present at all times. I have hired an attorney to help us with ALTCS, so this facility will only be temporary. Then he will move to an ALTCS facility where we can get the much needed financial assistance.
I hope you can find the perfect fit for your dad and the IL doesn't make your move harder.
Is there any way you can stay and or recruit any family or friends to help care for him on the IL place and then move him to the other place after the 30 days?
Good luck and hugs to you!
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