Admission Process

Admissions

Before admission to our healthcare center, we can assess residents in the hospital or at home. We have staff available 24-hours a day to assist you in transferring your loved one to our healthcare facility. The admission team can:

• Provide physician referrals for on-going medical care at our health center
• Coordinate with hospitals and other health care agencies for a smooth transfer
• Review medical information for appropriate placement and continuity of care
• Make an appointment for you to complete admission documents
• Assist with the transition to our location before, during and after admission
• Answer financial questions, including assisting with managed care claims processing
• Act as a liaison with community resources
• Provide discharge planning services

We recommend that residents and/or their responsible party schedule an appointment with our staff prior to admission to complete the necessary paperwork. To assure that necessary information is obtained for the admission process, the resident or responsible party should bring the following items to the appointment:

• Social Security Card
• Driver’s license or picture ID
• Insurance Card
• Medicare Card
• Guardian/Conservator Papers
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Advance Directives (Living Will or Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare)

MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MOST INSURANCE POLICIES ACCEPTED.

Medicare premiums and co-pays:
• For questions please call and ask for our Business Office.

Medicare Website: http://www.medicare.gov

What is the difference between Medicare Parts A & B?
Part A helps pay for certain services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice or home health agency. Part B helps pay for physicians, therapists, and other services not covered by Part A.

Who is eligible for Medicare?
With certain exceptions, you must be at least 65 years of age to be eligible for Medicare.

What will Medicare Part A pay for in a skilled nursing facility?
Under certain conditions, Medicare Part A will pay for a portion of inpatient skilled nursing or rehabilitation services provided in a participating healthcare center. Medicare Part A will pay up to 100 days—after a three-day qualifying hospital stay. (which includes three consecutive midnights) Medicare may pay all of the covered services for the first 20 days. During the last 80 days, you will be required to pay a daily co-insurance amount. Though the maximum Medicare Part A benefit is 100 days, each guest’s coverage will vary based on individual medical conditions.