Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Home Care & Medicaid
Practice Area: Medicaid, Elder Law
Q: What should I look for when selecting a nursing home?
A: Important criteria are –
- Proximity to family
- Quality of care (state surveys or Better Business Bureau reports)
- Quality of the physical plant and the recreation program
- Size of rooms
- Levels of weekend staffing.
Q: Will my care be at risk if I have to apply for Medicaid?
A: No. The State of New Jersey holds the facility to the same requirements regardless of the source of payment.
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Q: Can I be evicted from the nursing home if I apply for Medicaid?
A: No. A facility cannot discriminate based on source of payment.
If a facility can no longer meet the resident’s health care needs, it cannot discharge a resident without finding a suitable and appropriate alternative placement.
Our Firm has extensive experience in assembling, evaluating, preparing, presenting and defending Medicaid applications for our clients.
To make an appointment or speak to an attorney about nursing home care and Medicaid eligibility, call 732-382-6070 or contact us online.