Finding Long Term Care Facilities In Missouri
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Finding Long-Term Care Facilities in Missouri
Overview
When searching for a long-term care facility for a loved one in Missouri, it's important to ask the right questions and consider several key factors.
Types of Facilities
1. Residential Care Facility I: Offers shelter, board, and supervision. They may administer medication and assist during short-term illnesses and recovery periods.
2. Residential Care Facility II: Provides the same services as Level I, with added dietary supervision and personal care assistance.
3. Intermediate Care Facility: Offers personal care, board, and basic health and nursing services directed by a licensed physician and nurses.
4. Skilled Nursing Facility: Designed for individuals needing 24-hour care and specialized services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Questions to Consider
- Does the facility meet the needs of my loved one?
- Is the facility currently licensed?
- What are the costs, and will they accept my insurance?
- Are the residents happy and treated with dignity?
- Is the facility clean, and how does it smell?
Residents’ Rights
Residents in Missouri’s state-licensed long-term care facilities have rights outlined in the Missouri Omnibus Nursing Home Act of 1979 and the Federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, such as:
- Being informed orally and in writing of their rights and responsibilities.
- Receiving a breakdown of available services and their costs.
- Receiving notice before any change in room or roommate assignments.
- The option to purchase or rent goods/services not included in the facility rate.
Additional Resources
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