Needing a Live-In nurse for my Mom, does medicade cover it?

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Basically my mom's Hip broken due to her radiation and chemo.

She is healthy but unable to do many things.

She lives in GA and needs a live in nurse because she does not want to go to a nursing home.

Does medicaid cover this?

Where do I apply and get this from?

Any information would be great.

Again she does not want to go into a nursing home.

Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

I am assuming she is either in a hospital or rehab at the moment. If this is correct I would speak with her nurse and try to get in contact with a case worker?

Best of luck!!

Tait

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My mom first started getting 20 hours a week from medicaid. When she got sicker and had more medical problems she then got 32 hours a week. The caregiver would usually come in for 6-8 hours a day.

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Both of my parents had alzheimers. I left West Virginia and moved into their home in Washington state to take care of them. Dad died 4 months after I arrived. Mom lived for 8 more years. After Mom ran out of money, she got medicaid. Medicaid sent caregivers to help out during the day. It was hard for me to work and care for Mom. But then my best friend moved in too to help out with Mom and that was really great!!!! I really lucked out. I wish you the best of luck too.

Now that is a nice story and offers a glimmer of hope as it is a solution. :yeah:

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Education.

It depends. Medicaid is state run and does cover some custodial care. Look in the phone book and contact one of the home health agencies and have someone come out and complete an evaluation.

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Specializes in Peds Homecare.

I have been working in the "Homecare" field, as an LPN, for many years. Mostly Peds, but some elder care. From my experience, I have noticed that there must be a medical need for 24 hour care. Such as ventilator dependent, or some other medical need that the person required constant supervision. Alot of elderly patients need assistance with ADL's. Preparing meals, medication reminders,not being able to stay alone unsupervised, ect. Without knowing your mother's pertinent medical history, it would be hard to tell what she might require for her care. I live in New York State, we have Office of the Aging, that you can contact, or your local health department. Like other posters stated, if your mother is in some type of facility, set up a meeting with the social workers. Proactive action is always better for planning. I hope you have luck with all of this.

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As a former home care nurse, there is no state agency that will provide 24 hour care for any one. Medicaid will provide some overnight shifts for patients home on vents. But is always the family's responsibility to provide coverage.

I am sorry to hear about your Mother's condition and hope you find the help you need.

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But then my best friend moved in too to help out with Mom and that was really great!!!!:yeah:.

I pray for a friend like that...wow.:D

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Call a social worker, local agency, etc. Five hours a day seems like something that could be covered. Maybe instead of a RN you could get a HHA depending on what your mother needs. You're a good son. I'll be praying for all of you.

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One thing to remember... just not wanting to go to a nursing home is not criteria for getting home care. It's her choice. There is no law that people must receive the care they should get. People make this choice all the time.

If she wants to remain at home with a broken hip, she sounds very sassy (a big plus). "Medical social work" is definitely in order. Even with the very best private duty (read =$$$) nursing care, she may not get all the services that would be best for her (physical and occupational therapy, nutrition, medication counseling). A nursing home focused toward rehab can put together a program for her for the weeks when she needs these things the most, then send her on home.

The big, bad nursing home is very scary. Some of the best ones are those that specialize in rehabilitation of otherwise healthy people. Even with the cancer treatments going on your mom may find that a few weeks in a transitional/rehab focused nursing home would get her far enough along that she could manage at home with follow-up visits from a home health staff.

Best of luck.

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I pray for a friend like that...wow.:D

Yes, when times are tough that's when you find out who your friends are.:redpinkhe She is one in a million. My brother didn't help out at all. The problem now is that my friend lives in and loves Calif. I live in and love Florida. I would do anything for this friend. If she needs anything-money, a place to stay etc. she knows who to call. I can never ever repay her for all she did for my Mom. Thank Goodness for email. :DWe communicate by email every day.

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Specializes in PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice.
Basically my mom's Hip broken due to her radiation and chemo.

She is healthy but unable to do many things.

She lives in GA and needs a live in nurse because she does not want to go to a nursing home.

Does medicaid cover this?

Where do I apply and get this from?

Any information would be great.

Again she does not want to go into a nursing home.

I am sorry that your mom is having a difficult time. First off, she may not need live in "nursing" care. She may need care givers and supervision but that may not have to be nurses. In the absence of a "skilled" need, you can employ much less expensive support. Get in touch with senior services in her area...discover what resources for private duty care are available. Use the expertise of the social work staff where she is currently staying.

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In order for my Mom to qualify for medicaid in WA, she was not allowed to have more than (I think it was $1500) total in her bank account. I know it was definately less than $2,000.

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