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ADMISSION

Signage Northern Lakes Nursing

 

Admission Information Overview: 

24/7 Rapid Response Admissions.

Simply call us at our main phone now to be admitted,

(260) 665-9467.

Personalized Admission Help

Get personalized admission help from Northern Lakes Nursing: Meet our community liaison, Bridget McShane. Bridget is our dedicated staff member available to personally help families through the admission process. 

Staff, Bridget Mcshane, LPN

Contact Bridget McShane, Community liaison for any questions:  Call mobile (260) 316-9467

Insurance and Payments: 

 

Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. 

We also accept most major insurance plans, long term care insurance, and private pay.

ACCEPTED PAYMENT OPTIONS​

  • Medicare 

  • Medicaid 

  • Private Insurance 

  • Credit Cards

Our In-Network Insurance Providers

 

  • Humana

  • Anthem

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • United Healthcare

  • Signature Care

  • Lutheran Preferred

  • MNS Management & Network Services

  • Medicare / Medicaid

  • Managed Medicaid Plans

FAQ

 Frequently Asked Questions

1.

What are the services and supplies COVERED by Medicare?

Your room and board, routine nursing care, medical supplies and complex equipment, medicines,  physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy. Oxygen and lab services, X-rays, EKGs and intravenous medications are COVERED by Medicare.

2.

What are the qualifications to use Medicare for Skilled Nursing care?

  • You must have a prior Medicare-covered inpatient hospital stay of at least three days (not counting the day of hospital discharge).

  • Your admission to a Medicare-approved Skilled Nursing facility must be within 30 days of discharge from the hospital or within 30 days of a previous Medicare-covered hospital stay.

  • Your doctor must have certified that following your hospital stay, you require a daily skilled service provided by a licensed nurse or therapist in a nursing facility that is Medicare certified.

3.

What are the services and supplies COVERED by Medicare?

Your room and board, routine nursing care, medical supplies and complex equipment, medicines,  physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy. Oxygen and lab services, X-rays, EKGs and intravenous medications are COVERED by Medicare. 

4.

What are the services and supplies NOT covered by Medicare?

Personal convenience items, private duty nurses, custodial nursing care and the extra cost of a private room are NOT covered. 

5.

How long will Medicare Part A cover Skilled Nursing facility costs?

Medicare will cover only 100 days per benefit period after a three-day Medicare-covered inpatient hospital stay and physician confirmation that there is a need for daily, Skilled Nursing and/or rehabilitative care in a Skilled Nursing facility. There is a co-insurance cost per day for days 21-100, meaning the patient will pay for co-insurance costs through private insurance or out of pocket. Expenses beyond 100 days are not covered by Medicare Part A benefits.

 

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