| Are nursing facilities regulated and controlled? |
| Yes, many agencies routinely visit the nursing facility to inspect the conditions and the services that are provided. Marian Manor is licensed and certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Medicare and Medicaid. The Personal Care wing is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. |
| Do fees cover everything? |
| In general, the fees cover only the nursing care provided and do not reflect physician visits. It is possible that your insurance may cover these professional services. All insurance questions can be answered by the Business Office personnel. |
| Does Medicare pay for long-term care? |
| Medicare can only be used as a source of payment for skilled nursing care. Eligibility requirements are strictly defined by Medicare. Intermediate and personal care are not covered by Medicare. |
| Is Marian Manor closed to certain individuals? |
| No. Marian Manor does not discriminate in providing its services. Our doors are open to applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or limited English proficiency. Marian Manor, however, can admit only those residents for whom they can provide the appropriate nursing care. |
| What are Marian Manor's visiting hours? |
| Marian Manor is always open to family members and friends. |
| What is an advanced directive or living will? |
| An advanced directive or living will is a written set of instructions provided by a competent adult, that outlines the types of life-prolonging treatment that a person would choose if she/he became unable to make medical decisions. The living will or advanced directive tells whether to begin, continue or withdraw life-sustaining treatment. |
| What is meant by intermediate care? |
| Intermediate care is health-related care that requires services under a plan of care and supervised licensed personnel, but does not require hospital or skilled care on a regular basis. It includes help with the activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, dressing, and eating. Intermediate care also provides medication administration, skin care, and restorative nursing programs. |
| What is Medicaid? |
| Medicaid is a joint federal and state assistance program that covers those who meet eligibility requirements based on income and financial resources. To qualify for Medicaid if you are in a nursing home, you must first "spend down" your assets to eight thousand dollars (including bank accounts, IRAs, second homes and stocks and bonds). |
| What is Medicare? |
| Medicare is a federal program that provides insurance benefits for people over the age of 65 and for people with disabilities. Medicare Part A covers hospital, nursing home, home health and hospice services. Medicare Part B, which is a monthly premium that must be paid, covers physician and medical services. |
| What is personal care? |
| Personal care provides 24 hour supervision in a pleasant residential setting for those who require help with the activities of daily living and medication supervision. The camaraderie of other residents and special activities promotes a stimulating lifestyle. |
| What is skilled nursing care? |
| Skilled care is professionally supervised nursing care and other related medical and health services. Such care is provided for people who are assessed as needing 24-hour nursing care, which can only be met in a long term facility on an inpatient basis, and who need the care because of illness, disease or injury. |
| What is the procedure if I should need hospital care? |
| Your attending physician will decide whether hospitalization is necessary and plan for your admission to a hospital. In case of an emergency, the staff will arrange for you to be taken to the nearest emergency room. |
| What type of rehabilitation services does Marian Manor provide? |
| We provide the full range of rehabilitation services - speech, occupational and physical therapies. |
| When admitted, must I give Marian Manor all my money and possessions in order to receive care? |
| It is your responsibility to pay only for the care and services received. Whatever additional monies and possessions that you have remain yours. |
