Nursing homes are fully-staffed facilities which provide 24-hour care to residents. Although the general view is that they are designed for seniors, a person does not need to be a senior citizen in order to be cared for in a nursing home. There are two types of care provided in the facility: Short term and long term care. Short term care: This is for those who have been in a hospital setting for a debilitating illness or surgical procedure. A patient is not ready to be discharged to home, but do not need the intensive level of care provided by an…

Medicare has provided an extensive checklist that anyone can use to help them evaluate Nursing Homes. It can be broken down into general categories of questions to think about, evaluate or ask of the personnel when you call or visit. Some examples are: General questions: Is the facility Medicare abd/or Medicaid certified? Can you see a copy of the state inspection report? Is it in a location where family members can easily visit? Does the facility have the level of care and expertise needed for your loved one? Concerning the facility itself: Is it clean and free of unpleasant odors? Is it…

The overwhelming task of choosing a Nursing Home, or even determining if a Nursing Home is the best option for your loved one out of all the facility choices, can be eased with the help of Stacy’s Helping Hand. We will meet with you in order to evaluate the needs of your loved one and go over all the types of facilities there are and the services they each provide. Once it is decided that your loved one does need a Nursing Home, we can go over your specific check list, schedule visits for you with appropriate facilities and even…