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Actually what kind of facility in general is recommended for Alzheimer’s

Hello I'm in Arizona but most states have Medicaid for long term care. My mother was on a program here in AZ. There is a application process and there are certain qualifications you must meet to qualify. One of the qualifications is income she can't have more than 2000 in her bank, or she won't qualify. I had to reapply 3 mos later due to the income and she also had a cash life insurance which also disqualified her. I reapplied 3 months later , and withdrew her life insurance and made all her death arrangements, which didn't happen for seven years. If she does qualify for medicaid she will qualify for more assistance . I took care of my mom and they paid me to be her caregiver. I hope this helps
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Ask you loved one's doc which kind of care is now appropriate for the level of dementia your loved one is experiencing. The doctor will tell if your loved one is a good match for ALF, MC or nursing home.

Cost of care is very different in each facility.
It is one you to explore, research, visit and learn all about the levels of care provided and the cost of each.
Much depends on your elder. Tell us about your loved one and we can make some solid guesses what sort of care is appropriate. Here are some questions for you.
1. When was your loved one diagnosed with dementia?
2. Does your loved one need 24/7 care? Does he or she tend to wander? Get lost?
3. What stage of dementia is your loved one at (again research is yours; go to the magnifying sign up on the timeline and look up "Stages of dementia".

You are at the beginning of a very complicated exploration. I wish you the best of luck.
Many facilities for ALF and MC are private pay, and very costly. The facilities you visit will let you know if they accept Medicaid if you ask. Nursing Homes are the facilities that most often accept Medicaid patients.
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A Memory Care Assisted Living facility is recommended for an Alzheimer's patient, but not one on a tight budget. Sometimes group homes are less expensive than Assisted Living facilities, but none of them are budget friendly.

You can apply for Medicaid, if you qualify, for long term care in a Skilled Nursing facility. Speak to an elder care attorney for guidance.

Good luck to you.
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