Hospital discharge
If they can't safely go home, short-term rehab in a skilled nursing facility is the usual next step, and Medicare often covers it after a qualifying hospital stay.
Short-term rehab (skilled nursing)
Often covered by Medicare for up to 20 days in full
Fits when: They need therapy to walk or care for themselves again.
Not for: They were only in the hospital 'under observation'.
Home health
Often covered by Medicare
Fits when: They can manage at home with visiting nurses and therapists.
Not for: No one can be home with them.
Typical Central Texas ranges; always confirm with each community.
Nursing home
Nursing home · Austin, TX
CMS record: 3 fines in 3 years ($166,205) · Health inspections 1 of 5 · Staffing 2 of 5
Not reported here: from, payment, inspection, openings. Contact the home to confirm.
Nursing home · Austin, TX
CMS record: 1 fine in 3 years ($22,562) · Staffing 2 of 5
Not reported here: from, payment, inspection, openings. Contact the home to confirm.
Nursing home · Austin, TX
CMS record: Staffing 2 of 5
Not reported here: from, payment, inspection, openings. Contact the home to confirm.
Nursing home · Austin, TX
CMS record: 3 fines in 3 years ($51,477) · Staffing 2 of 5
Not reported here: from, payment, inspection, openings. Contact the home to confirm.
Nursing home · Austin, TX
CMS record: 6 fines in 3 years ($300,561) · Health inspections 2 of 5
Not reported here: from, payment, inspection, openings. Contact the home to confirm.
Yes. The hospital must give you a list, and you can choose any facility with an open bed that accepts your insurance.
General information, not medical, legal or financial advice. Confirm services and eligibility with each facility.