Questions & Answers
What is the difference between nursing homes and community based residential facilities (CBRF)?
A: Bornemann Skilled Nursing Home Inc.is certified for Medicare A and B, Medical Assistance and private pay. We are monitored by Wisconsin Bureau of Quality Assurance teams (registered nurses, social workers and engineers) every 9 to 15 months. Twenty-four hour care is provided by R.N.’s, L.P.N.'s, Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, trained Activity Staff and Food Service workers. Rehabilitation is provided by Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists. All medical care is provided under specific medical standards and directed by each resident’s personal physician.
Bornemann CBRFs are licensed by Wisconsin in each county under state statute H.F.S. 83 which is less stringent than that of nursing homes. There are levels of licensure pertaining to the amount of care given residents at each facility. Staff receives training in Fire Safety, First Aid and Choking, Residents’ Rights, client specific needs and challenging behaviors. The licensing specialist monitors every two years or as necessary. An R.N. consultant is required and is on duty at Bornemann C.B.R.F. North and South.
How do families choose the right accommodation and services when the need occurs?
A: With help from your physician and family, determine all the medical, personal and physical care needs. Memory ability and social preference also help with determing what would best benefit your loved one. You will also need to assess personal finances. We invite you to tour our facilities to meet our happy, friendly staff and smell our home cooking and clean environment. Our 46-year family owned business is committed to elderly care services in this community.
Is there enough staff on duty all the time, so we’re assured the care will always be timely and pleasant?
A: Bornemann Skilled Nursing Home Inc. is staffed above standards required by Wisconsin, ensuring proper care and timely response to our residents’ needs. Each CBRF determines staff based upon the residents it serves and level of license.
Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living care?
A: Medicare – Medicare does not cover personal care such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and eating. It will not cover care in an assisted living facility.
Medicaid – In some states Medicaid may help pay for personal care and housekeeping services in an assisted living facility, but only under the following conditions:
*If an individual would otherwise need nursing home care
*If an individual meets low income and asset/resource eligibility requirements
Medicaid requirements vary widely by state. If you know that you qualify for Medicaid or if you have specific questions about Medicaid, contact your local Medicaid office through your state.
- Private pay – Many people pay privately for their care from personal resources. Over time they may become eligible for Medicaid if assets are reduced considerably.
- Long-term care insurance – is a policy purchased by an individual, employer, association, or as part of a life already has trouble paying for food, medicine, utilities and other important needs, long-term care insurance is able to buy policy. It is very important to understand exactly what kind of care the policy will cover, who will decide when the policy will take effect and, and the amount of dollar coverage per day before buying a policy.
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