In other cases, the nursing home will actually request that the patient be removed. While selfishly Ive always thought people with disabilities the community of which I identify were more thoughtful, specifically in our opinion of access, now I can proclaim our thoughtfulness as fact! But section 30.7.3 of Chapter 8 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual specifically says: An outside pass or short leave of absence for the purpose of attending a special religious service, holiday meal, family occasion, going on a car ride, or for a trial visit home, is not, by itself evidence that the individual no longer needs to be in a SNF If your loved one isnt willing to seek treatment, you might consider. Many people who work in professional addiction treatment have had it affect their own lives. We accept many insurance plans, and we also have a self-pay option for people who are ready to get help The facility may not be able to provide for certain health conditions that the patient has or that could develop. California state policy and some local ordinances prohibit hospitals from discharging their patients to homeless shelters or to the streets. Medicare certified hospitals must: These requirements are found at Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 482.43 and Title 42, United States Code, Section 1395x(ee). You are fully aware that nothing good will ever come from using more.