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Two of my aunts were in a care center in a small town. I know that at least one of them was on Medicaid. They each had private rooms. How did they do that? When the center was built they put in only single rooms. They were teeny tiny -- I doubt they had more room than my mother did in her half of a double, but they were definitely private. And each bed had a window!
Here is something to consider, in case getting a single doesn't work out. Many residents spend very little time in their rooms. They go to activities, sit in the television room (even though they have one in their room) to see the big screen and also to have other people around them. My mom took her magazines to the dining room which had great light, felt open and light, and always had other residents.
I am not trying to talk you out of trying for a single room. But in case that is your only option, it might not be as bad for your mom as you fear.
Medicaid is welfare. It is meant for those who have nothing and it is a way that we DO take care of our elders in tis country. Whether they failed to plan, were unable to save, fell victim to a series of unfortunate events... we (meaning those who pay taxes) take care of them.
Why should people be able to protect assets if the government is providing them with their every need. What do they need the cash for? To pass on to heirs? Not really the way it is suppose to work.
I hope and pray that I have planned well enough that I never have to go on Medicaid. I hope that I have just enough money to last me to my last day. If there is anything left to pass on to my kids, that would be great but they are not entitled to an inheritance. My gift to them is the gift of teaching them how to take care of themselves.