I have a family member that had to be admitted for several reasons. In order for him to return home he needed to gain strength and endurance for his safety. He has VA and Private insurance. He prefers to keep his stuff within the VA. The social worker assigned to him told us she was struggling to find a facility that would take him under his VA insurance. She stated she found one facility that might take him pending approval. When she told us the name of the facility, we immediately told her, NO. I have had extremely horrific work related issues with the facility she was suggesting. I explained the issues and told her to stop anything related to this facility because it was an absolute, NO. He was not going there. She said she understood and would continue searching. A few days later, she called and said there was nowhere else for him to go and if we didn't agree to the previous facility, we would possibly be charged for the last couple days at the hospital. She made a statement that she was not going to be calling every facility and have her phones ringing off the hook when she already had this one approved and ready to go. She said she was able to get the place approved, that she called and talked to them personally, they have fixed all their issues and are much better than they were before. I know this is unacceptable and completely BS. Thankfully this woman had the following day off and a new woman had to assist while she was off. The new lady was not only able to find a new facility by the next day but had all arraignments made and we were transported within a day. This second woman and the nurses are the only reason I gave any stars. No human should have to be bullied into a facility that they are uncomfortable with no matter what the circumstances. And my reasoning for not wanting him at that facility are not minor they are extreme. read more
