(in reply to: Acknowledgement of Receipt) I think all new applications are holded after the new law had released at march 2008 i think at novemeber they will release the NOC & DEAL WITH IT so dont worry. [01-07-2008,18:21] [**.232.61.130]ÙÙØ§ÙÙ. [01-07-2008,18:21]. [**.232.61.130].
The length of stay data were striking: the median length of stay in a nursing home before death was 5 months. the average length of stay was longer at 14 months due to a small number of study participants who had very long lengths of stay. 65% died within 1 year of nursing home admission. 53% died within 6 months of nursing home admission.
While nearly one in 10 residents age 75 to 84 stays in a nursing home for five or more years, nearly three in 10 residents in that age group stay less than 100 days, the maximum duration covered by Medicare, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.