The admission process
can be overwhelming, and our staff is here to answer questions and ease
worry. A thorough pre-admission assessment is completed
utilizing information from the physician, resident, and family to ensure
the resident is appropriately placed within our facility. Admissions are
from several sources: hospitals, homes, or other health care facilities.
The admission staff is user-friendly and available for questions related
to future placement planning.
For questions and
further information on Admissions, contact the Social Services Department
at 815.-217-0322
Private Pay
and Insurance
DCRNC accepts
residents who pay directly for their care or who supplement their financial
obligation with a private insurance policy.
Medicaid
The Illinois Medicaid
program may be available to individuals who require financial assistance. The
local offices of Health & Family Services administers the Illinois Medicaid
program. They are located at:
Illinois Department of Human
Services
1629 Afton Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
PHONE: 815-895-8667
FAX: 815-895-8679
DCRNC’s Social
Services Department is knowledgeable about the Medicaid eligibility procedures
and can guide you through the process.
www.Medicare.gov (follow menu for Medicaid)
Medicare
Medicare Part A will pay for
certain types of skilled nursing care under specific conditions. Generally, the
benefit period is limited to 100 days and requires a qualifying hospital stay of
at least three (3) days prior to admission. After discharge, there is a waiting
period of 60 days before the next 100-day benefit period begins.
