Summary
Nursing facilities in California cannot discharge residents without a safe and suitable place to go. They must provide a written 30-day notice and ensure the new residence is safe. If youre on MediCal/Medicaid and havent received any notice yet, the facility is likely still securing your discharge plan. Contact your local MediCal/Medicaid office, facilitys social worker, or local Ombudsman for updates and assistance.Full Conversation
I am currently in a skilled nursing facility and due for discharge soon. I lost my home while here and am in transition to a secure home. Can the facility discharge me if I don’t have a home yet. I am disabled on SSDI since */*/*
Hello ****, it's nice to meet you. In order to provide you with the most accurate information, could you please tell me the state you're currently residing in? Laws and regulations vary by location.
California
Hello ****,
In California:
- Nursing facilities cannot discharge you without a safe and suitable place to go.
- They must provide a written *-day notice, plan your discharge and ensure new residence is safe.
Please contact your local Ombudsman for assistance. They specialize in helping individuals in your situation.
I am on MediCal/Medicaid and have not received any notice yet
Hello ****,
If you're on MediCal/Medicaid and haven't received any notice yet, it's likely the facility is still in the process of securing your discharge plan. However, you can:
- Contact your local MediCal/Medicaid office for more information.
- Reach out to your facility's social worker for updates.
- Consult your local Ombudsman for help.
Since I haven’t received a 30 day notice yet. Will the written plan start with them letting me know of their discharge plans
Hello ****,
Yes, the facility should provide a written *-day notice, which includes a discharge plan. This plan must ensure your safe transition. You can also talk to your facility's social worker for more details on this process.
I do have a local organization who is helping with securing housing and protecting my rights if necessary
Hello ****,
That's great! The local organization will be a valuable resource for you. They can liaise with the nursing facility and ensure that your rights are protected during the discharge process.
I’ve had * people allude to me being discharged soon but they are not social workers
Hello ****,
Even if they are not social workers, they should not discuss your discharge process without proper planning. Reach out to your local organization and your facility's social worker to ensure your discharge process is being handled correctly.
I feel like they were trying to make me uncomfortable even though I am not a demanding or high maintenance patient
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear you're feeling uncomfortable. It's important that the facility treats you with respect and follows the correct discharge procedures. I recommend contacting your local organization and your facility's social worker about these incidents.
Will do. Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with everything!
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