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Nursing Home Admission and Care

The Nursing Home Admission and Care Series addresses issues about which we have counseled and assisted clients, that can and often do arise when someone is admitted to and then cared for in a nursing home or other long-term care facility.

A Practical Guide for Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility…

A Practical Guide for Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses a practical guide for choosing a long-term care facility. ? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law … [Read More...]

Nursing Home Resident Contracts: Guarantees of Payment…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson talks nursing home contracts and guarantees of payment. ?? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate … [Read More...]

Nursing Home Care Issues: Calling a Care Conference…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson wants you to know you can call a care conference. ??? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law and Estate … [Read More...]

Nursing Home Abuse or Negligence: Know Your Rights…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains that major accidents in nursing homes are unacceptable. ???? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our Elder Law … [Read More...]

Nursing Homes and “Double-Dipping”…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains the laws preventing nursing homes from forcing one to pay for care and services that are already covered by Medicaid. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis … [Read More...]

Nursing Homes and “Private Pay” Requirements…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson discusses how important it is to know your rights when nursing homes delay admission to you or your loved one while there is a Medicaid bed available. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout … [Read More...]

Paying the Nursing Home While a Medicaid Application is Pending…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains how you don't have to pay the full cost of resident care while their Medicaid application is pending. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Dent-Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and … [Read More...]

The Illinois Supportive Living Facility Program…

In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson explains that certain facilities are able to be funded with Medicaid assistance. ?????? Transcript: Hi! I'm Wes Coulson from Coulson Elder Law, proudly serving clients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. I'd like to welcome you to our … [Read More...]


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Coulson Elder Law is dedicated to providing families in the St. Louis area with their Elder Law needs. Our practice areas include Asset Preservation Planning, Veterans Benefits, Medicaid Eligibility, Alzheimer’s Planning, Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning and more. We understand the financial challenges you may face as you and your loved ones grow older. At Coulson Elder Law, our clients’ well-being is our number one priority. For immediate help, call (877)995-6876 or Contact Us and we will get in touch as soon as possible.

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