I was given two options today in regard to my grandmother who fell and broke her hip before Christmas. Put her in a nursing home, or pay to put her in a 24 hour care home. Her insurance for what they can do in the hospital runs out in 7 days. I saw my great grandmother fade away in a nursing home, which looked like a prison for old people, so I refuse to do that to my grandmother. Unless they've improved in the quality of care they provide today compared to a decade ago. Has anyone put a loved one into a state run facility such as a nursing home? Any idea about the quality of care?
For the time being I'm going to put her into 24 hour care, in a home like setting with her own room and such. This way, she's as comfortable as can be. It's $175 a day to keep her there, combine that with my bills, and I'll be broke eventually. I hope she recovers by then...what a spot to be in
Anyway, thought I'd ask here. I'm also on some elderly care boards awaiting answers and plan on speaking with a case worker at a nursing home and hopefully touring it on Monday. Would appreciate any input, thanks!