My mother may have to go into a nursing home. Currently, she has a 24-7 caregiver, who has moved into her house as her primary residence. Under these circumstances, would a nursing home facility try to put a lien on the house? My mother receives $2,000 a month from a pension/SS.
Thank you.
Asked on 1/20/11, 8:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marshall Snyder
Law Office Of Marshall Snyder
Nursing home costs for Medicaid (Tenncare) run about $4,000.00
per month for skilled care. That is $48,000.00 per year. Your mother
has $2,000.00 per month in pension/SS. That is $24,000.00 per
year. So Tenncare would pay about $24,000.00 per year in
nursing home costs. Following your mother's death, Tennncare
has the right to seek reimbursement for its costs and may
place a lien (or claim) on the house for those costs.
Answered on 1/25/11, 9:00 am
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