What’s Covered There are two different types of inpatient nursing and rehabilitation care that Medicare Part A covers, each under a different set of rules and limitations. 1. Skilled nursing facility (SNF) Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility under the following circumstances: A patient’s stay must begin within 30 days…
Nearly two years after Massachusetts lawmakers approved legislation mandating minimum standards for dementia special care units, state regulators Wednesday finalized new rules that will require at least eight hours of initial training for workers in such units, and four additional hours annually. The rules also require that the facilities have at least one “therapeutic activities…
Massachusetts has a lengthy history of supporting the long-term care needs of elders and people with disabilities across the lifespan. The Patrick Administration’s long-term care policy is community first, an approach that emphasizes maximizing independence in home and community settings while assuring access to needed institutional care. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of the…
Quabbin Valley Healthcare Is Hosting a 50’s Themed BBQ for Seniors and You Are Invited! Join us for an afternoon of great food and fun!!
Join us for a Free Information Seminar James A. Miller, an attorney in Massachusetts who dedicates his practice to estate planning, will be hosting an important seminar at Quabbin Valley Healthcare. Learn why you may be at risk if you do not plan accordingly. Understand the fi nancial implications if you are not prepared. This free…
You’re Invited to a Free Ice Cream Social at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, MA! First come first served, so call ahead now! Join Quabbin Valley Healthcare and Fallon NaviCare® for ice cream and an informational session on NaviCare®. NaviCare® HMO SNP and NaviCare® SCO give you complete, coordinated health care with support designed just…