MESHCare

Program Details

Application and Financial Review
Every prospective resident, or the resident's representative, is asked to complete a detailed application . This application includes questions relating to current and past financial matters and requires documentation to support that financial information. A software program is used to predict expected future costs of care and compare that to an applicant's financial resources. Applicants must demonstrate that their need for financial assistance will be no greater than 35% over their lifetime.

The financial review covers five years immediately preceding the application. Information provided on the application is verified with financial institutions, financial advisors, CPA's, creditors, insurance companies, attorneys, tax returns and physicians. If the review reveals either divestment of assets, or spendthrift activity the applicant will be ineligible for admission. Divestment refers to giving away, or selling for less than market value, any personal assets that could have been used to pay for future care. Spendthrift activity refers to spending in excess of that necessary to maintain a lifestyle to which the resident was ordinarily accustomed. The Board also requires that all MESHCare residents provide an annual update of financial records.

Physician Evaluation and Report
All applicants to Jennings McCall Assisted Living must provide a report from their primary care physician prior to admission in Jennings McCall. The physician's report includes results of a physical exam, copies of recent laboratory, imaging and other tests as well as a list of current medications and dosages. It also includes an evaluation of the applicant's level of functioning in activities of daily living. The applicant will also be asked to provide other health care records if required and a list of any additional health care providers and specialists.

Administrator's Evaluation
The Administrator of Jennings McCall or a representative will meet personally with each applicant to Assisted Living. An assessment will be completed of the physical and mental capacities of the applicant and determine if all care needs can be met satisfactorily at Jennings McCall. This assessment will be part of the application package and will be included in summary form when the applicant is considered by for admission by the MESH Board.

Admission
The MESH Board of Directors meets monthly and will consider applicants who are determined to be eligible by the Administrator and Executive Director of Jennings McCall and who have completed all the requirements of the application process. If approved the applicant will work with a representative of the Business Office and Marketing department to complete an Occupancy Agreement and arrange for move in to the facility.

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