My 76 year old mother rents an apartment at an independent 62+ community.
I learned yesterday that she has been causing problems in the community and is on the verge of eviction.
They can do that with just 14 days notice from my understanding of the law.
I believe she has about 50k in savings and gets a SS check (around 1500?).
I am learning that facilities want to see 2 years of funds at admission.
Is this the norm?
I am scrambling to find a place.
I don’t know what to do with her if I can’t place her.
if anyone has any advice on this type of eviction or what I can do to get her placed, please advise.
Residents and employees are very concerned and uneasy. I completely understand why.
She could certainly benefit from some meds, at least for her panic attacks. There must be a lot people trying to get into these AL/MC units if they can require 2 years of rent to let people in. Wow.
Maybe you could get a part-time aide for her (with her money) to make sure she is taking her meds, etc.
Urinary Tract Infections cause these kinds of symptoms in the elderly. Make sure she gets tested asap.
50k would only cover maybe 10 months of AL. I would take that 50k and pay for long-term care privately and start the Medicaid application not long after she is placed. Then she can go right into Medicaid from private pay. The facility needs to except Medicaid. You need to get that evaluation to determine she now is 24/7 care.
Even though Independent living is privately owned, IMO they are just like apartments. You need to read Moms lease to see what it says about her leaving and them evicting. Its usually 30 days notice both ways. If she does not leave in thatv14 days or 30, IMO they have to go to court to evict. Call your County housing authority to see how it works. For now, I would ask for time to get her a place. Keep the IL in the loop. If they can't dispense Moms meds, then you will need to see she takes them. Maybe time she takes her meals in her apt. Maybe hire someone to sit with her for now.
That would indicate she is competent and she is capable of arranging her own living and controlling her own behavior?
Why are you involved, and what is this behavior problem issue? Because let alone funds, no ALF is going to want someone with behavior issues.
If you are dealing with someone with a personality disorder or other mental issues you are quite honestly wise not to become POA, not to be overly involved. I recommend reading the memoir by Liz Scheier called Never Simple; Ms S. tried to deal with a mother with mental issues for decades and was unable to manage it even with the assistance of city and state of New York. Not everything can be fixed.
I can't know the condition and problems involved with your Mom overall unless you fill us in a bit more on all that is involved and what your role is, and whether or not other family members are involved. I welcome you to forum and hope you will fill in your profile information.
Just from the little that you have told us, if you feel your mother is incompetent to act in her own behalf, I would call APS and report her as a senior evicted and at risk.