Nursing Home

February 27, 2023

The Truth About Using Medicaid to Pay for Nursing Home Care

Approximately 50% of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily […]
May 26, 2022

Finding the Right Nursing Home: Don’t Rely Entirely on the Five-Star Quality Rating System

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was created in 2008 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It has become a popular tool for families […]
September 7, 2021

How to Know If It’s Time to Send Someone to a Nursing Home: The Stress of Family Caregiving

Caregiver burnout is an extremely common phenomenon and one that prompts many family members who are assisting a loved one with advanced medical care needs to […]
December 29, 2020

Is It My Responsibility to Pay Nursing Home Bills After a Loved One Passes Away?

The loss of a loved one can represent a significant departure from what feels like the course of normal life. Suddenly, there are probate issues to […]
June 23, 2020

Do Your Research Before Selecting a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Deciding on where to place a loved one in a nursing home is an emotionally difficult and financially challenging decision. Being aware of different research around […]
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