Entering
a nursing facility is often a difficult decision for residents and family
members. It has been our experience that people often lack information
and share similar concerns about nursing home placement. We hope you
will find the following
list of questions and answers helpful.
May my personal physician continue to treat me once I become a resident
at Dawson?
Upon admission, you may elect to have your personal physician manage
your care or be assigned to a physician from our group. Dawson has formed
strategic alliances with qualified physicians from some of the finest
medical centers in Chicago to offer familiar and respected choices of
physicians and hospitals.
What
are the visiting hours at Dawson? Is there an age restriction for children?
Visiting hours are 10am through 8pm daily. You may arrange a visit outside
of normal hours with administrative approval. We request that you receive
visitors under the age of two in designated areas.
Are
residents allowed to spend the weekend with relatives or spend the night
out of the facility?
Our residents often visit with family members outside of the facility
during the day for outings as well as overnight stays.
Are
there telephones in the room?
If you desire a private telephone in your room, we will assist you in
making arrangements with Ameritech. The telephone service provider will
bill you directly for installation cost and monthly charges. Public
telephones are located in the hallway on each floor.
May I bring medicine from home?
All medications you receive must be ordered by your attending physician
and provided by our contracted pharmacy. State regulations mandate that
our nurses give you medications and prohibit you from keeping any medications
in your room. This includes ordinary over the counter drugs such as
aspirin, milk of magnesia or even rubbing alcohol.
How
much clothing should I bring?
Clothing should be comfortable and machine washable. At least five change
of clothing and two pairs of non-slip shoes are recommended for most
people.
Can
I bring electrical appliances or furniture from home?
Some electrical appliances are acceptable such as, portable televisions
and radios. Our bedrooms are fully furnished though we encourage our
residents to bring small personal items that might brighten their room
and make them feel at home, such as, plants, photographs or a comfortable
chair.
What
is the nurse to resident ratio?
The average nurse to resident ratio is 1 to 8 during the day shift,
1 to 10 during the evening shift and 1 to 15 during the night shift.
Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?
Medicare Part "A" coverage helps pay for a portion of skilled
nursing care for up to 100 days after at
least a 3 day qualifying hospital stay. Medicare will pay all of the
covered services for the first 20 days. During the last 80 days, the
recipient is required to pay a daily co-insurance charge, and Medicare
will pay the balance. Although, the maximum Medicare benefit for a nursing
home stay is 100 days, each resident's coverage will vary based on individual
medical conditions.
What
is the daily rate at Dawson? What is included in the services I pay
for?
Our daily current rates are $150.00 for a private room, $125.00 for
a semi-private room, and $110.00 for a 4-bed room. Our daily rate includes
the following services: all staff, supervision, room, board, meals,
nutritional supplements, laundry, personal care items, general health
care equipment and supplies.
