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Occasionally, a critically ill or injured patient has not
recovered enough to participate in a rehabilitation program,
a skilled nursing program, or to be safely cared for at
home. The decision to move a loved one to a nursing home is
one of the most difficult and emotionally draining decisions
a family can make. Usually all other options have been
exhausted. Moving a loved one to the nursing home may be a
permanent or temporary placement.
The nursing home provides twenty-four a day care for the
patient, assisting them with the activities of daily living.
The goal of most nursing homes is to provide care and
treatment to restore or to maintain the patient's highest
possible level of physical, mental, and social well being.
The medical staff provides guidance for the patient and
family regarding their best options. The social worker and
case manager (if applicable) may be the best resource for
information.
Families should visit the nursing home prior to making a
decision to move a loved one and consider the following
aspects:
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