An 80 year old relative had a fall and an intracranial bleed (subdural hematoma) and had it evacuated at Stanford. Now is ready for acute rehab and I would appreciate recommendations. She also had a small prior stroke, and some gradual memory issues.
But she was previously very active, traveling the world, not your typical 80 year old.... and I wanted to recommend an acute rehab for her.
Choices from the case manager are
Stanford VA
Santa Clara Valley
El Camino hospital (in Los Gatos)
Good Samaritan (?Mission oaks)
My gut was go to the Stanford VA hospital, which is close to where they live, but she isn't a vet and I don't know why they thought she might qualify (?can any go there private pay if they are on Medicare?). And I'd recommend Santa Clara Valley next although it is a little far for her family to go. Does anyone know anything about the other two, or would you prioritize differently? They are financially secure and want to go to the "best" place.
The docs told her she might only be there for 4-5 days (?) and then step down to subacute rehab. I was hoping she would improve enough and get to stay in Acute rehab until when she goes home, but maybe Medicare is approving only very short stays in Acute rehab these days. Any thoughts? Many thanks.
But she was previously very active, traveling the world, not your typical 80 year old.... and I wanted to recommend an acute rehab for her.
Choices from the case manager are
Stanford VA
Santa Clara Valley
El Camino hospital (in Los Gatos)
Good Samaritan (?Mission oaks)
My gut was go to the Stanford VA hospital, which is close to where they live, but she isn't a vet and I don't know why they thought she might qualify (?can any go there private pay if they are on Medicare?). And I'd recommend Santa Clara Valley next although it is a little far for her family to go. Does anyone know anything about the other two, or would you prioritize differently? They are financially secure and want to go to the "best" place.
The docs told her she might only be there for 4-5 days (?) and then step down to subacute rehab. I was hoping she would improve enough and get to stay in Acute rehab until when she goes home, but maybe Medicare is approving only very short stays in Acute rehab these days. Any thoughts? Many thanks.
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