Medicare

 

 

Mapleton Care Center is a certified Medicare provider. Medicare pay the nursing home costs for up to 100 days per benefit. For those who qualify and require care and a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

The first 20 days carry no deductible (or co-insurance amount) for your loved one; however, the 21st through the 100th days do carry a coinsurance amount. In 2007 the coinsurance amount is 124.00 per day as stipulated by medicare. Medicare only pays for a care in an (SNF) following a hospital stay of at least 3 days and when individuals:

  • Require skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation services (i.e. physical therapy, speech-language pathology or occupational therapy) that must be performed or supervised by professionals.

  • Require these services on a daily basis.

At Mapleton Care Center, on-going Medicare review determine your loved one's progress and length of coverage under Medicare guidelines.

Your loved one may also be eligible for Medicare Part B services. Please contact Mapleton's Business Office Manager for detailed information on Medicare parts B coverage.