Happy St. Patty's Day. I need some advice.

[leftofthedial]

Anyone know anything about skilled nursing facilities?

My mother has end-stage emphysema and will need some skilled care for a bit. Later, she'll need 24X7 care, but perhaps less intensive.

[Suich]

1. Your Mom's health care provider would be a place to start.

Good luck!

:)

[soleft]

2. What part of the country are you in?

[leftofthedial]

3. Colorado

[soleft]

4. In NY, I often see commercials for an organization that provides Hospice Care

I went on their site to see if they had any sort of national affiliation. I didn't see one, but they had a page for frequently asked questions. I don't know if it will be helpful, but here's the link.

http://www.metropolitan.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=108

[lizziegrace]

5. Is she currently hospitalized?

Social workers at the hospitals usually help arrange for extended care...

[leftofthedial]

6. her case worker gave us a list of skilled nursing centers

we chose one of them today.

Thanks all.