There are a variety of different options for long-term care, which differ primarily according to the level of skilled nursing care that you or your loved one needs, if any. Long-term care facilities can range from skilled nursing care facilities offering 24-hour skilled nursing care to assisted living facilities, which provide very limited skilled nursing care. Whatever your needs may be, when you are looking at long-term care options, you should consider whether a community-based residential facility (CBRF) is right for you.
A CBRF is a facility or home in which five or more unrelated adults over the age of 18 live together in a residential setting. The owner or administrator of the facility is not related to any of the adults residing in the facility. The services provided in a CBRF include room and board, supervision, support services, and up to three hours per week of skilled nursing care. However, CBRF residents should not be in need of more than an intermediate level of skilled nursing care. CBRF residents may include people who are elderly, who have dementia, who have developmental disabilities or mental health conditions, who are physically disabled or have traumatic brain injuries, who have AIDS, who are addicted to alcohol or drugs, who are correctional clients, who are terminally ill, or who are pregnant women in need of counseling.
CBRFs are licensed and overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) receives and investigates complaints about all types of long-term care facilities, including CBRFs. For example, if you suspect some sort of abuse or neglect is occurring in a CBRF, you would contact the DQA.
The experienced Wisconsin elder abuse attorneys of Boller & Vaughan are here to help you through the aftermath of any claims related to the abuse that you have suffered at the hands of senior care facilities, including CBRFs. We can look into the circumstances surrounding your situation, assess the circumstances, and evaluate any claims that you may have for damages. We know how to build a strong personal injury claim based on the unique facts of your case. Contact our office today in order to schedule a free initial consultation about any potential claim that you may have.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program that has strict eligibility guidelines regarding an applicant’s income and assets; it is also one of the most common ways to pay for long-term care. […]
Failing to plan for long-term care can have disastrous results. If you unexpectedly need long-term care, you may have to exhaust all of your available resources and then rely on government assistance to pay for […]
"*" indicates required fields
Δ
We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
