5/8/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (158688)
United States
May 8, 2024 3:42am CST
Hubby said he walked a record distance. Almost made it to the nurse's station and back. Still no mention of any Occupational Therapy or trying to climb stairs. He still needs help getting in and out of bed.
I asked the Business Office for a breakdown of the $1,218 that they charged us. Two days later and she hasn't called me back even though I called again yesterday. No call back from the other facility either. I left a message that I wanted to know if they had any beds open. Where did these people learn how to run a business?
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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26 responses
@Danielclark691 (1068)
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8 May
I hope your husband gets the respite care he sounds like he needs
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
He needs at least 2 more weeks of physical therapy.
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@LadyDuck (460454)
• Switzerland
10 May
@LindaOHio I know, people are no more professional, they lack good manners and also common sense.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
12 May
@LadyDuck I totally agree. Happy Mother's Day!
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@FourWalls (62751)
• United States
8 May
They don’t have to “run a business,” because they are a sadly a “necessity.” That is a very awful fact of life. The “quality” facilities are full with a waiting list, and the poor ones have the attitude of “hey, where are you gonna move him?”
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
@MarieCoyle So many of the facilities have a one star or two star rating.
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@MarieCoyle (29508)
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9 May
The good facilities truly are very hard to get in to. We have had one huge nursing home/rehab recently close. Another is teetering and may have to do the same. It’s very hard to find a good place here for those who need the services.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
He walked all the way to the nurses' station and back today. A record!
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@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 May
I'm sorry you're not getting a response from the business offices. I hope they call you back.
I'm glad your husband walked more than usual. Progress is always good. Hopefully, soon he'll get in and out of bed by himself. Then I hope they start working with him on stair climbing.
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@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 May
@LindaOHio I hope you win that one.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
10 May
@just4him Thanks. I'm not too confident about this one.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
We lost the latest appeal. I put in for a reconsideration.
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@Beestring (13486)
• Hong Kong
8 May
Glad to know that your husband walked a record distance. Good progress.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
Yes, now he needs to do steps and be able to get in and out of bed by himself.
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@kareng (55615)
• United States
9 May
That is awesome! It sounds like he is getting stronger now!
I agree with comment below, they are stalling. They have you where they want you....pushed to a distance. I hope things get better with dealing with them or your husband can get moved to a better place.
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@kareng (55615)
• United States
11 May
@LindaOHio I always say they don't need my business when that happens and move on!
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
Businesses are so rude when they don't call back.
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@annierose (19502)
• Philippines
8 May
It might be worth reaching out again, perhaps directly to the nurse's station or another department if you're not getting the responses you need from the Business Office. Persistence often pays off in these situations.As for your husband's progress, it's good to hear he's making strides, even if they're small ones. Rehabilitation can be a slow process, but every step forward is progress. Keep advocating for him and pushing for the care he needs. And don't hesitate to ask questions or voice concerns – you're his best advocate.
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@Marilynda1225 (80185)
• United States
8 May
It has to be extremely frustrating that you can't get an answer from either facility.
That is good news that your husband is making progress with his walking and hopefully they'll start the occupational therapy soon.
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@Marilynda1225 (80185)
• United States
10 May
@LindaOHio it's such a shame especially when it's health related
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
Businesses these days are very poor at returning calls.
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@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 May
Yes! Glad to hear of his continued progress. I hope that while he continues to set new achievement records that you get all the billing figured out.
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@moffittjc (118820)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 May
@LindaOHio Depend on the insurance company to help? To me that sounds even worse!
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
The Billing Office was of no help. She said to check what comes in from our insurer.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
14 May
@moffittjc I went through a 2" high stack of insurance paperwork PLUS I also checked all my husband's transactions on the insurance website. There was NOTHING saying that we owed $1,218.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
Called Admissions at the other facility again today. No call back.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82326)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 May
That's good he went further with walking. Sorry about the rest though...
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
He needs to get up and down by himself or he can't come home. I can't help him out of his chair.
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
10 May
@MommyOfEli2013 Yes, he's been gone since February 1.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82326)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 May
@LindaOHio Well hopefully he'll get to that point...I know it must be frustrating being apart more and more...
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@MarieCoyle (29508)
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8 May
Many times these rehab places are the same as assisted living and nursing homes--they have more than one facility, often in different areas, etc. So, they have a person who is in charge over all of them collectively and the office person you are dealing with is merely a puppet, put in place to do the dirty work. You are a good sleuth, maybe you can find out if/who/where the real boss resides that you could call and get some action? Just an idea.
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@MarieCoyle (29508)
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10 May
@LindaOHio
Anymore, a person pretty much has to do that.
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@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 May
It is sickening how she hasn't called you back.
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@RasmaSandra (74146)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 May
Glad to know that he is improving, Many blessings to you both, When are you going to see him again?
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@LindaOHio (158688)
• United States
9 May
Yup. That's all they're interested in.
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@lovebuglena (43191)
• Staten Island, New York
8 May
Guess you have to keep calling them to get a call back. Very unprofessional on their part.
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