What
insurance does NHC Fort Sanders accept?
How
does Medicare pay for a stay in a skilled nursing
facility?
How do I inquire about
admitting someone to NHC Fort Sanders?
What amenities
are provided in the room?
If I bring my computer from home, will I be
able to get on the internet?
Are there televisions or telephones in the
room? If a family wants to
visit with a resident in a location other than the
room;
is there an area to visit?
What are your visiting hours?
What should I bring from home?
What
type of clothing should I bring?
Can my physician see me while I am a patient
at NHC Ft. Sanders?
Should I bring my medications
from home?
What insurance
does NHC Fort Sanders accept?
NHC Fort Sanders contracts with most
major insurance companies. Managed Care insurance products
such as Cariten Senior, BlueCross, John Deere Secure
Plus,
Humana, AETNA, PHP, and many others. NHC Fort Sanders
also accepts Medicare, private payment,
Hospice, and Medicaid. How does Medicare pay for a stay
in a skilled nursing facility?
Medicare Part A pays up to 100 days
in a skilled nursing facility after a 3 day qualifying
stay in a hospital if daily skilled nursing treatment
(7x/week) or therapy treatments (at least 5x/week)
are ordered.
Medicare pays the first 20 days at 100%. Starting on
day 21, Medicare will pay after the daily copayment
amount is paid. This copayment amount can be paid
by a Medicare supplemental insurance, privately or
by
Medicaid
(if
person qualifies). To learn more about qualifying
for Medicaid, call the local DHS office at 865-594-6151
located at 2700 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921.
How do I inquire about admitting
someone to NHC Fort Sanders?
When
planning an admission from a hospital to a nursing
home it is
important
to
let
the
hospital discharge planner know
which center that you have chosen. This will ensure
that your loved one's medical information is sent
to NHC Fort Sanders in a timely manner for review
by our
medical staff.
What amenities are provided
in the room?
Electric bed, wireless internet, attractive
decor, 4
drawer chest, closet, night stand with hutch, overbed
table, and semi-private bathroom.
If I bring my computer from home,
will I be able to get on the internet?
Yes, we have FREE wireless internet services throughout
our facility.
Are there
televisions or telephones in the room?
NHC Ft. Sanders does not provide televisions
or telephones in the rooms. A television (no longer than
a 19 inch) can be brought from home. Each room is equipped
with a cable connection for each resident. There is a
minimal fee for cable service. If the resident desires
to have a telephone, the resident/family can
call Bell South and request phone service in
the room.
There is a common area on each floor with a television
with cable on every floor. Phones are also available
throughout the facility.
If a family wants to visit with a
resident in a location other than the room; is there
an area to visit?
Yes. Each floor has a lounge/sitting
room with a TV and sitting area. On the main floor
we have a vending machine room, activities room, and
a beautiful dining room. We also encourage families
and residents to visit our courtyard.
What are your visiting hours?
We have open visiting hours. You are welcome to visit
your loved one at any time. We also have large
areas where family and friends can gather with
your loved
ones. What should I bring from home?
We encourage you to bring familiar items from home
to personalize your room. This helps the resident
feel more comfortable.
What type
of clothing should I bring?
Bring 7-10 days worth of clothing. Our housekeeping
department will label all of the residents clothing.
We are happy to launder your clothing for you.
Can my physician see me while I am
a patient at NHC Ft. Sanders?
We will assign you to one of our four physicians. This
physician will act as your Primary Care Physician during
your stay. Our nurses have phone contact with all In-House
Physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Should
I bring my medications from home?
Please keep your medications at home. Your medications
will be provided through Network Pharmacy during your
stay. |
