With affordable daily rates, adult day care programs enable the resident to attend the program during the day and return home in the evening. Private funds, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, and special scholarships are sources of funding for the program.
Respite care is available in adult day care, assisted living, or in the nursing facility setting.
Coverage for respite care consists of private pay, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration. Skilled care includes a combination of nursing and therapy services designed to assist the patient in recovery and readiness to return home. The Medicare program provides coverage for eligible persons for up to 100 days in a Medicare certified unit. Subacute care - typically reserved for the most medically compromised residents. Specialized, short term services may include extensive wound care, cardiac or stroke rehabilitation, intensive rehabilitation, pain management, and medically complex care.