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Expertise
I am able to address most families' questions pertaining to the operations of skilled nursing, assisted living, and retirement communities as well as questions about Medicare, Medicaid, aging in place, and related topics concerning senior care and senior living.
Experience in the area
With 30 years' experience as an owner and/or operator of skilled nursing, assisted living and retirement communities, I have in depth knowledge of these facilities, how they function and the services provided by them.
Education/Credentials
BA behavioral sciences, MS financial planning, Certified Financial Planner
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| LuAnn Boothe | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Shirley | 03/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| loretta | 05/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bonnie | 04/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the time to answer ..... |
| barb | 03/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You. |
Recent Answers from Jana Hazelbaker
2012-03-13 Understaffing:
Shirley, as you have observed, nursing home care is not intended to be one on one care. Just as one might wait for an attendant in hospital so must a resident in a nursing home. The state legislature in
2012-01-13 finding peace at home:
Cindy, with the information you have given me it is difficult to provide much help. If as you say your mother has no assets then she has no money and is eligible to apply for Medicaid. You should make
2011-05-04 Assisted Living Daily Logs for residents:
In this case you simply need to send the facility a letter with proof of the legal designation granting you authority to conduct her affairs and requesting the medical record. The facility has 30 days
2011-05-03 Assisted Living Daily Logs for residents:
Loretta, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to address the rights of individuals in managing their private health care records. Unfortunately for residents in
2011-04-26 chemo:
Theresa, it isn't possible to accurately respond without knowing the payor type. And the payor may cover different items for different residents or different care levels. So it is not the services received
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