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Inhome care is usually more than NH care, so they aren't going to pay for full time care at home. AL is usually too pricey versus a nursing home. AL is really self pay for those who have money. In some states there are some AL facilities who some on this site say, take medicare. Call some in your area
Medicare is Moms health insurance that will pay for Rehab if needed. Mom needs a suppliment to pick up the 20% Medicare does not pay.
Medicare Advantages are contracted out by Medicare. They are suppose to pay your A&B and have additional benefits. If Mom is on one of these, see if they cover any in home care.
Medicaid is for those who cannot afford health insurance, in home care or Long-term care. There is a different criteria for each. They usually have offices in your Social Services building.
Assisted living and Memory Care are private pay. In my State, you must pay privately for at least 2 yrs for Medicaid to be considered. LTC facilities are also private pay unless your Mom assets are under the Medicaid cap. Same with monthly income like Social Security and pension. Must be under the income cap. There are Miller Trusts and OIT trusts that can be set up for any overage so you can qualify for Medicaid but u need to be in a State that allows it.
Call and talk to a Medicaid caseworker. Ask what is the cap for assets and cap for income. Ask if there are any waivers for AL.
Medicare pays for home health visits for an aide to help with basic needs such as bathing, a nurse to oversee care and OT and PT or rehab in a facility if these services are needed.
Medicare won’t pay for permanent residency in a facility. Medicaid will pay for a skilled nursing facility in my area but not for an assisted living facility.
Have you contacted Council on Aging in your area to get a needs assessment?
She may be able to get some hours of homecare service paid for if her doctor orders it. Medicare or Medicaid will not pay for a live-in caregiver for her though.
Your profile says your mother has never been diagnosed but is very paranoid. Start by getting her to the doctor for a cognitive and memory assessment. SHe also needs to be checked for other medical issues that can mimic dementia symptoms, like a UTI, thyroid problem, vitamin deficiency, dehydration, HBP, diabetes, stroke, etc. These must be discounted before a more accurarte diagnosis can be made. Then maybe you can discuss meds for anxiety for her. If she has dementia she is less and less able to bring herself to a place of calm on her own.
Teepa Snow has great videos on YouTube to educate caregivers so they can have a better tools to interact with their LOs with dementia for more peaceful and productive daily interactions.
No, Medicare does not pay for long term care.
Most Assisted Living facilities are private pay.
What does mom's physician say about her paranoia? Has she ever been seen by a geriatric psychiatrist?