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August 07, 2020 04:24PM
I wasn't sure where to post this but my friend is being held in a nursing home against his will. I have done nursing homes but not this company Accordius Health. He was a fall risk but says he can walk fine now. His doctor outside of the nursing home released him but the physical therapist in house won't. Can they do that and are there advocates that could help him. Thanks in advance.
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August 07, 2020 04:34PM
I would start with your state attorney general's office.

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August 07, 2020 04:58PM
@walesmaven wrote:

I would start with your state attorney general's office.

That is a thought, there is adult protective services too.
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August 07, 2020 05:15PM
What state is he in?
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August 07, 2020 05:41PM
@foodluvr wrote:

What state is he in?
North Carolina, he got stuck there because of the virus. He actually lives in Virginia. His 20 days at 100% Medicare ran out too. They said they tried to find a nursing home in Virginia to take him, but now I am wondering if they only tried their affiliates.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/07/2020 05:44PM by breestjon.
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August 07, 2020 06:30PM
We ran into a somewhat similar situation and the nursing home claimed the doc/hospital had released him to their care so their decision was the final one. We contacted our insurance which got him out the same day. (We have an Advantage plan but even his supplements are likely to step up for him.)
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August 07, 2020 08:42PM
@Flash wrote:

We ran into a somewhat similar situation and the nursing home claimed the doc/hospital had released him to their care so their decision was the final one. We contacted our insurance which got him out the same day. (We have an Advantage plan but even his supplements are likely to step up for him.)

That is good. I will tell him to try that. I am only a friend so, I cannot make the calls for him. He talked to someone with Medicaid but not Medicare.
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August 12, 2020 04:54PM
I'm a licensed insurance agent not in North Carolina or Virginia. However if I can help you, p.m. me and I will do my best.

I have contacts in the legal and senior community as well.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/12/2020 04:57PM by foodluvr.
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August 15, 2020 05:53PM
I don't know if it would help in this situation, but you might try the elder abuse offices in that state. They may be able to advise you, if nothing else.
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