HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-1699IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MANOR HEALTHCARE CORP. d/b/a
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES -
CARLISLE,
Plaintiff,
v.
WILMA KERLIN and MARY PATRICK,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - EQt1ITY
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MANOR HEALTHCARE CORP. d/b/a
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES -
CARLISLE,
Plaintiff,
v. No.
WILMA KERLIN and MARY PATRICK,
Defendants. CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
AVISO
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Lawyer Referral Services
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MANOR HEALTHCARE CORP. d/b/a
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES -
CARLISLE,
v.
Plaintiff,
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WILMA KERLIN and MARY PATRICK,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, COMES, Plaintiff, Manor Healthcare Corp. d/b/a ManorCare Health
Services -Carlisle ("Plaintiff ManorCare"), by and through its attorneys, Schutjer Bogar LLC,
and files the within Complaint against Defendants, Wilma Kerlin ("Defendant Kerlin") and Mary
Patrick, ("Defendant Patrick"), and in support thereof, provides as follows:
1. Plaintiff ManorCare is a Delaware corporation licensed to do business in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its principal offices located at 940 Walnut Bottom Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant Kerlin is an adult individual who resides at Plaintiff ManorCare
nursing facility at 940 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Patrick is an adult individual who resides at 415-417 Third Street, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
4. On or about January 12, 2006, Defendant Kerlin made application for admission
to Plaintiff ManorCare's skilled nursing facility.
5. On or about January 12, 2006, Plaintiff ManorCare and Defendant Kerlin entered
into a written Admission Agreement ("Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Plaintiff
ManorCare ,agreed to provide Defendant Kerlin with skilled nursing care and services in
exchange for her promise to pay a specific monetary, and, in the event that she became insolvent,
secure Medical Assistance benefits in a timely and proper manner. A true and correct copy of
the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
6. After Defend~rnt Kerlin's admission to Plaintiff ManorCare's skilled nursing care
facility, she allegedly became insolvent. As a result, pursuant to the Agreement, an application
for Medical Assistance benefits was filed on her behalf by Plaintiff ManorCare.
7. The Application for Medical Assistance benefits referred to above will be finally
denied unless Defendant Kerlin provides the Cumberland County Assistance Office with the
information and documentation needed to determine her eligibility for Medical Assistance
benefits.
COUNTI
BREACH OF CONTRACT/SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
Plaintiff ManorCare v. Defendant Wilma Kerlin
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forl;h.
9. Plaintiff ManorCare has provided skilled nursing care and services to Defendant
Kerlin in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
10. Defendant Kerlin breached the Agreement with Plaintiff• ManorCare when she
failed to timely secure Medical Assistance benefits, and Defendant Kerlin continues to breach
the Agreement with Plaintiff ::ManorCare by not providing the documentation needed by the
Cumberland County Assistance Office to qualify herself for Medical Assistance benefits.
11. Defendant Kerlin's breach of the Agreement with Plaintiff ManorCare has
irreparably harmed and continues to irreparably harm Plaintiff ManorCare.
12. upon information and belief, at all times material hereto, Defendant Kerlin has
been financially unable to fully compensate Plaintiff ManorCare for the care and services that it
has rendered and will render to her in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
13. Accordingly, only a decree of specific performance will adequately protect the
interests of Plaintiff ManorCare and provide it with the benefits and/or protections promised.
under the Agreement.
WHERF,FORE, Plaintiff ManorCare seeks a decree from this Honorable Court which
orders specific performance of the Agreement between the parties.
COUNT II -- SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE/STATUTORY DUTY OF SUPPORT
Plaintiff ManorCare v. Defendant Marv Patrick
14. Paragraphs 1 rhrough 13 are incorporated by reference as though restated in full.
15. Defendant Patrick is the daughter of Defendant Kerlin.
16. At all times material hereto, upon information and belief, Defendant Kerlin has
been indigent.
17. At all times material hereto, Defendant Patrick has had a statutory duty to
financially support her mother. See 23 Pa.C.S. § 4603(a).
18. At all times material hereto, Defendant Patrick has failed to financially support
her mother.
19. The statutory duty of Defendant to support her mother must reasonably include
the duty to assist with securing financial support through the Medical Assistance system and the
duty to not actively work against Medical Assistance approval.
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20. At all times material hereto, Defendant Patrick has failed to care for, maintain or
financially assist her mother by refusing to provide the documents requested by the Cumberland
County Assistance Office to determine the eligibility of her mother for Medical Assistance
benefits.
WH1=;BEFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court order Defendant
Mary Patrick. to produce the documentation required for a determination of Defendant Wilma
Kerlin's eligibility for Medical Assistance benefits, consistent with her duty to secure financial
support for her mother.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHUTJER BOGAR LLC
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Dated: '' ~' ~ `-~ " By; ~~ ~..:; ' +-
Bradley A. Schutjer
Attorney LD. No. 75954
305 North Front Street, Suite 401
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 909-5921
Dara Lovitz
Attorney LD. No. 91690
One Liberty Place
1650 Market Street, 36`" Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 207-2871
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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V1:R'11~ iCA'I'ION
73>,r unJ~~r,~igncd hrrrby verifies that the sta[emcnts of fact in the 1'ungaing Cam~laint
are true and correct to the best #f my lcnawkdge, information and htrfiei', 1 undcrsttzncl that any
false sta[ett?ents thcrcin arc subject to the penalties cxmtained in l8 Pa; C.S.A. § 49t)4, relating to
un5worn talsilication to uutht~ritpes.
T~ated. ~
Amy Marsh, cinetis Q1' ice Munaber
ManorCarc 1-1t: I[h Scrviccs -- Ct~rtistc
EXHIBIT "A"
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FfCR 1Vlanor Care Pennsylvania
ADMISSION AGREEMENT
This Agreementrs entered into by and among Manor Caze Health Services, d.b.a. HCR
Manor Care ("HCR Manor Care"), the Resident, and the Responsible Party, if any, for the
purpose of providing for the rights and responsibilities of the parties with respect 'to the
Resident''s stay at this HC;R Manor Care's Center ("Center").
Center: MCHS-Carlisle
Resident: Wilma E. Kerlin
Responsible Party:
Admission Date: Oli 12/2006 Deposit: ~ 0
Term: This Agreement begins on the day the Resident enters the Center and ends on the
day the Resident is discharged unless the Resident is readmitted within fifteen
(15) days of the Resident's discharge date,
I. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESIDENT
1.01 Room and Board Rate. For the basic services provided for in Section 3.01, the
Resident will pay the applicable Room and Board Rate set forth on Attachment A hereto. The
Room and Board Rate is subject to change upon thirty (30) days written notice. The Room and
Aoard Rate set forth in Attachment A is payable in advance and is due upon receipt. The
Resident is responsible fGr the Room and Board Rate for the day of admission as well as the day
of discharge. This Section will not app]y if the Resident is covered under a governmental
program (see Section 1.0.5) or by a third party payor or managed care organization (see Section
1.06).
1.02 Ancillary Chi. The Resident will pay to Center alI charges for additional
medical, therapeutic, or personal care services or supplies that maybe requested by the Resident,
ordered by the attending physician, or provided in the Resident's Plan of Care. The Center
reserves the right to charge for personal care items of the Resident if necessary for the well-being
of the Resident. Such "Ancillary Charges" are described on Attachment B hereto, and a current
ancillary charge list is maintained at the Center's business office for review during regular
business hours. Ancillary Charges will be included in the Resident's statement for the
succeeding month, and are payable in full, along with the Room and Board Rate upon receipt.
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1.03 Collections/Late Payments. Payment is due in full within thirty {30) days of
billing. Should the Resident's account for any reason be turned over for collection, the Resident
will pay the Center's collection costs, including attorney's fees.
1.04 Independent Providers. The Resident is directly responsible to independent
providers, including but not limited to, the Resident's attending physician for any health or
personal program in accordance with the terms of the program.
1.05 Governmental Programs. If the Resident is eligible for coverage under any
governmental program, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or through the Veterans Administration, and
the Center participates in such program, the Center will accept payments under such program in
accordance with the ternls of the program as set forth in the contract the Center has with the
program. The Resident is responsible for any co-insurance, deductibles or non-covered charges,
according to the same terms and conditions applicable to private pay residents. The Resident
must comply with all program requirements. In the event the Resident's coverage under the
governmental program(s) cease for any reason, the Resident will be chazged at the Center's rate
for private pay residents in accordance with Sections 1.01 and 1.02.
The Center participates in the following programs: _x_Medicare, x_Medicaid andlor __VA.
Medicare may pay for some or all of the Resident's care. If Medicare agrees to pay fir the
Resident's care, there is a required co-payment, which Medicare updates yearly. If the Resident
also participates in Medicare Part B, for physical, occupational, ar speech therapy or other
billable charges (which are not covered by Medicare Part A), the Resident agrees to pay any
required deductible, any required co-insurance, and any non-covered services according to the
same terms and conditions applicable to private pay residents. The Resident and/or Responsible
Party are responsible for applying for Medicaid. If the Resident receives Medicaid, most of the
Center charges such as Room and Board and nursing services are covered, although Medicaid
may require the Resident to pay a portion of the Room and Boaxd Rate from their monthly
income. The Resident agrees to pay on a timely basis, as set Earth in this Agreement, the
contribution amount as determined and periodically adjusted by the State and/or local
department(s) handling Medicaid. If the Resident fails to pay the contribution amount, the
Center m.ay take such legal action as necessary, including requesting a court to order such
payment.
1.06 Third Party Pavors and Mana ed Care Organizations. If a Resident is a
participant in a plan offered by a third party payor such as a Health Maintenance Organi~:ation
("HMO"), Preferred Provider Organization {"PPO"), Provider Sponsored Organization ("PSp"),
or Physician Hospital Organization ("PHO"), indemnity plan or another similar entity with which
the Center has executed a provider agreement, the charges are governed by the applicable
agreement. The Resident is responsible for any co-payments, deductibles or non-covered
charges, according to the same terms and conditions applicable to private pay residents. [f the
Center has not executed a provider agreement with the Resident's third party payor, the Center
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will bill the Resident's third party payor as a service, but the Resident remains liable for charges
not paid or covered by that third party payor including charges not paid within a reasonable
period of time,
1.07 Private Pay Resident. The Resident is responsible for paying the Center for items
and services provided during the stay at the Center and during which time the Resident has not
been determined to be eligible far any governmental program or covered under any third party
payor or managed care organization plan. The Resident andJor Responsible Parry will notify the
Center promptly if there is insufficient income or assets to meet the financial obligations to the
Center or to make prompt application to Medicaid for benefits. The Resident and/or Responsible
Party will notify the Center in writing when application to Medicaid is made. The Resident
and/or Responsible Party will cooperate fully in applying for Medicaid and in the eligibility
determination process. If the Resident is no longer able to pay far care at the Center or to have
payment made on the Resident's behalf, the Resident will be notified of the Center's intention to
discharge the Resident for non-payment in accordance with this Agreement, Resident Handbook
and state and federal law;.
1.08 Admission Information. The Resident andlor Responsible Party will notify the
Center and provide any needed information regarding all third party payors or governmental
coverages on admission rand throughout the Resident's stay including copies of insurance cards,
identification or verification of eligibility and coverage information.
The Resident and/or Responsible Party will provide the Center in writing with
notice within five (S) days of the Resident's disenrollment, enrollment, change in health care
coverage, failure to pay premium(s) or renewal of insurance coverage and any cancellations in
coverage as the Center relies on the information supplied regarding such coverage. The Resident
acknowledges that if the Resident fails to provide such information, the Resident may be
responsible for any denied charges due to lack of authorization, ineligibility, non-coverage or
other costs associated with the failure to provide such notice in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
1.09 Application for Benefits, The Resident and~or Responsible Party will apply for
coverage and to establish eligibility under any governmental, third parry payor, managed care or
private insurance program. The Center has no obligation to bill any third party payor other than
the Responsible Party arid, when applicable, a governmental program third party payar or
managed care organization with which the Center is under contract.
1.10 Primary Responsibili for Parent Except for payments for services covered
under governmental pro~ams or other third party payor provider agreements, the Resident
remains primarily liable for any and all charges for which the Center may agree to bill a third
party. The Resident and/or Responsible Party acknowledge that the insurance company, HMO,
PPO, PSO, PHO or managed care provider may not pay for non-covered services, supplies,
equipment, medications, and other care and services which may be delivered by the Center or its
subcontractors. This agreement serves as a written notice that the Center has notified the
Resident and/or Responsible Parry that services provided at the Center may not be covered by a
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governmental payor, third party payor ar managed care organization. The Resident and/or
Responsible Party will be responsible for non-covered services. A price list of services is
maintained at the Center's business office and is available for review during regular business
hours.
I.11 Personal Ph sician. The Resident has the right to choose a personal physician,
provided that the physician selected is properly licensed and abides by applicable law and the
rules and policies of the Center. At the time of admission, the Resident must supply the Center
with the name of hisfher personal physician. If the Resident changes physicians at any time after
admission, the Resident and/or Responsible Party must immediately notify the Center of the new
physician's name. If the physician chosen by the Resident fails to provide needed coverage and
attendance or fails to at-ide by applicable laws and regulations, the Center will call another
physician- to attend to the Resident and the fees charged by such physician will he home by the
Resident,
1.12 Pharmacy. The Resident and/or Responsible Party has the right to choose a
pharmacy of choice, provided the pharmacy selected is properly licensed, packages and supplies
pharmaceuticals in accordance with state law, abides by the Center's policies and procedures and
has a medication distribution system similar to the Center's ancillary pharmacy's medication
distribution system.
II. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY
2.tl~1 Le~a1 Authority. The Responsible Party represents that helshe has legal access to
the Resident's income or resources and that the documents supporting such authority, if any,
have been. delivered to the Center.
2.02 Agreement to Make Payments on Behalf of Resident- "l'he Responsible Part; unll
pay promptly from the Resident's income or resources all fees and charges for which the
Resident is liable under this Agreement. The Responsible Party will incur personal financial
liability on behalf of the Fesident should the Responsible Party fail to pay the charges for which
the Resident is liable under the agreement from the Resident's income or resources.
2.03 Requested Items. The Responsible Party will be personally liable for any services
ar products specifically requested by the Responsible Party to be supplied to the Resident, unless
such services or products are covered by a governmental program.
2.(a4 Exhaustion of Resident's Funds. If the Resident's financial resources change such
that the Resident may be eligible for Medicaid, the Resident and/or Responsible Party must
notify the Center in writing and must promptly apply for Medicaid benefits. If the Resident
and/or Responsible Party fails to notify the Center in writing or fails to file for Medicaid or
provide such infomlation as Medicaid representatives may require to ciualify the Resident for
eligibility to Medicaid, the Center may end this agreement and transfer or discharge the Resident
for nonpayment upon reasonable and appropriate notice, as provided in Section d.06. In addition,
if the Responsible Party fails to notify the Center in writing or fails to file for Medicaid in a
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timely and proper manner, the Responsible Party will be personally liable for all charges anal fees
not covered by Medicaid which otherwise would have been covered had application been made
in a timely and proper manner.
2.45 Cooperation far Financial Assistance. If the Resident is eligible for Medicaid, the
Responsible Party must provide such information about the Resident's finances as Medicaid
representatives require for continued coverage of the Resident and be personally responsible for
any charges denied the Center due to any lack of cooperation. If the Resident and/or Responsible
Party fail to provide such information as Medicaid representatives require for continued
eligibility for Medicaid payments, and as a result Medicaid does not pay for the Resident's care,
the Resident may be discharged or transferred upon appropriate and reasonable notice for
nonpayment, as provided in Section 4.06.
2..06 Acceptance Upon Discharge. Upon termination of this Agreement as provided in
the Resident Handbook, 'the Responsible Party agrees to arrange and pay for the departure of the
Resident from the Center. If after notice, the Resident is not removed as requested, then the
Center is authorized and empowered to remove the Resident by reasonable means of
transportation and to deliver the Resident to the residence address of the Responsible Party,, if the
Resident's condition permits, who sha(1 unconditionally be obligated to accept the Resident or
immediately make medically appropriate alternative arrangements and to pay promptly all
charges.
2.07 Additional. Responsibilities. The Responsible Party will comply with the other
duties anal responsibilities for the Resident and to the Center as set forth in this Agreement,
Resident Handbook, and .Attachments.
2.08 Misuse of Resident Funds. In the event that the Responsible Party misappropriates
the Resident's income or resources or otherwise illegally transfers assets for purposes of avoiding
the Responsible Party's obligation to make payments on behalf of the Resident under Section
2,OZ or far purposes of qualifying the resident for Medicaid eligibility, the Responsible Party may
be liable to the Medicaid agency and/or the Center for care that should have been paid for from
the Resident's income or resources. Such misappropriation of the Resident's income or
resources may also result in the imposition of criminal or civil sanctians against the Responsible
Party.
III. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ~F THE CENTER
3.01 Room and Standard Services. As part of the Room and Board Rate, the Center
will furnish basic room, board, common facilities, housekeeping, laundered bed linens and
bedding, general nursing care, personal assessment, social services, and such other personal
services as may he required pursuant to the plan of care prepared by the Resident's physician and
the Center, with the Resident's consent, for the health, safety and general well-being of the
Resident.
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3.02 Other Services. The Center will act in accordance with the Resident Handbook,
which is incozporated by reference in this Agreement_
3.03 Deposit. The Center acknowledges receipt of the Deposit, if any, noted at the
beginning of this Agreement. The Deposit will be applied to the charges for the first month of
the Resident's stay at the Center.
3.04 Refunds. Any refund owed to the Resident for advance payments will be paid by
the Center within thirty (30) days after discharge or transfer or within the time frame required by
State law. In the case of Medicaid Residents, any such refund will be paid within thirty (30) days
of the Center's receipt of the final Medicaid payment for care of the Resident.
1V. GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.01 Consent to Release of Information. The Resident andbr Responsible Party hereby
consents to the release of the Resident's medical records to the following persons: Center
personnel, attending physicians and consultants; any person, firm, government entity, third party
payor or managed care organization responsible for all or any part of the payment or
reimbursement of the Resident's charges, including any utilization review or quality assurance
reviews or payment audits performed by such; the personnel of any hospital or other health care
facility ar provider to whom or which the Resident may be transferred; the Center's liability
insurance carrier; and any person authorized by law to review the medical records.
4.02 Consent to Treat. The Resident and/or Responsible Party consent to the use and
disclosure: of Resident's protected health information for the purposes of receiving treatment
from the Center, obtaining payment for healthcare services provided to Resident, and the
Center's own healthcare operation needs. The Resident and/or Responsible Party, by signing this
Agreement, authorizes the appropriate staff of the Center to perform such functions, carp and
services (hereinafter "Treatment") as are necessary to maintain the well-being of the Resident,
including but not limited to, assistance with bathing, hygiene, dressing, toiletry, and daily
activities; and general nursing care, the administration of medications and treatments, and the
performance of therapies, as prescribed by the Resident's personal physician in the Resident's
Plan of Care, or as required from time to time in the exercise of good nursing judgment, subject
to any rights provided to the Resident by federal and/or state law.
As applicable, the undersigned Responsible Party represents that he/she has the
legal authority to make health care decisions on behalf of the Resident. that documents
supporting such authority have been delivered to the Center, and that such Responsible Party
consents on behalf of the Resident to the Treatment described above.
4.03 Consent to Photograph. The Resident and/or Responsible Party consent to the
Center taking a photograph of Resident for use in identifying the Resident, for placement of the
photograph in the Medication Administration Record or other records and for any other similar
uses of the photograph for Center and staff to identify the Resident.
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4.04 Notice of Services, Policies and Additional Information The Resident and/or
Responsible Party acknowledge that the items listed below have been explained and have
received copies of the items or policies and procedures, if applicable. The Resident and/or
Responsible Party acknowledge they have had the opportunity to ask questions and questions
have been answered satisfactorily.
a. Assigmnent for Payment of Benefits. See Attachment C.
b. SNF Medicare Determination Notice. See Attachment D.
c. Medicare Secondary Payor Questionnaire. See Attachment E.
d. At the request of the Resident andlor Responsible Party, the Center will
maintain the Resident's personal funds in compliance with the laws and
regulations relating to the Center's management of such funds. A description
ancUor policies and procedures of protection of resident funds and the Personal
Trust Fund Agreement, Resident Personal Funds Authorization and any other
related documents. See Attachments F-1 and F-2.
e. Center Supplement:
1. Policy and procedure on bedholds, election of bedholds and
readmission.
2. Social Service Agencies and Advocacy Groups addresses and
phone numbers.
3. Name, address and phone number of Ombudsman.
4. Location in the Center where the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of state client advocacy groups, state survey and
certification agency, the state licensure office, the state
ombudsman program, the protection and advocacy network anal the
Medicaid fraud control unit.
5. The name, specialty and way of contacting the attending
physician, medical director and other physicians who serve the
Center.
6. Procedures, name, address and phone number on how to file a
complaint with the state survey and certification agency concerning
resident abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and misappropriation of
property.
f. The Resident Handbook.
g. Res:identfPatient Rights.
h. Medicare/Medicaid information and display of such information including
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how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and how to
receive refunds for previous payments.
i. Receipt of information on advance directives including a copy of "Refusal
of Life Sustaining Treatment", which summarizes IICR Manor Care's
Limited Treatment Practices and a copy of the State summary of its laws
governing the Resident's right to direct hismer medical treatment, See
Attachments G-1 and G-2.
Privacy Act Notification. See Attachment H.
k. Notice of Information Practices and Receipt of Notice of Information.
Practices. See Attachments I-1 and I-2.
Ancillary Services Management Form. See Attachment J.
4.05 Assignment of Benefits. The Resident andJor Responsible Party request that
payment of authorized government andlor third party payor benefits as described in Sections 1.05
and 1.06, if any, be made as set forth in Attachment C to this Agreement either to Resident or on
Resident's behalf for any service furnished by ar in the Center_ The Resident and/or Responsible
Party authorize the Center and any holder of medical or other information to release such
information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services "CMS" and its agents and to
third party payors any information needed to determine these benefits ar benefits for related
services.
4.06 Termination. Dischar;~e and Transfer. This Agreement may be terminated as set
forth below and as set forth in the Resident Handbook under the Section Heading "Discharge".
The Resident and/or Responsible Party may terminate this Agreement by providing the Center
written notice of the Resident's desire to leave at least seven ('7) days in advance of the
Resident's departure. If the Resident leaves before the end of that time, the Resident must still
pay for each day of the required notice unless the Center fills the bed before the end of the natice
period. Except in the event of an emergency or death, the Resident will be responsible for all
charges for the Room and Board Rate and for all services performed up to the end of the day that
the admission ends. Discharge from the specialized units such as the Transitional Care i~itit or
Subacute Unit may require: less than seven (7) days notice.
If discharge or transfer becomes necessary because the Resident andlor Responsible Party or
someone else abused the Resident's funds, the Center will request that local, state and federal
authorities, as appropriate, investigate, which may result in prosecution.
4.07 Indemnification. The Resident will defend, indemnify and hold the Center
harmless from any and all claims, demands, suit and actions made against the Center by any
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4..08 Changes in the Law Any provision of this Agreement that is found to be invalid
or unenforceable as a result of a change in state or federal law will not invalidate the remaining
provisions of this Agreement and, it is agreed that to the extent possible, the Resident and the
Center will continue to fulfill their respective obligations under this Agreement consistent with
the law.
THE UNDERShGNED CERTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE
EACH READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT, AND THAT
THEY HAVE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS ANll THAT ANY
QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED TO THEIR SATISFACTION.
Signature of Residers ~_ ~~,~~ ~J'-~/~/,~ -Date: ~~~i
Signature of Responsible Party: - _ Date:
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Center Representative: /~' / ~ ~ ~ lla ~- ~
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person resulting from any damage or injury caused by the Resident to any person or the property
of any person or entity (including the Center), except in the case of negligence of the Center's
employees and agents.
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ATTACHMENT A
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ROOM AND BOARD RATE
The Resident will pay the following monthly rate:
SEMI Private 3 Bed $5673.00
SEMI Private :? Bed $5828.00
pRI~aTE $6758.00
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ATTACHMENT B
ANCILLARY CHARGES
The services and supplies categorically described on this Attachment are not included in the
basic Room and Board Rate. Therefore, the Resident will be individually billed for these items in
accordance with Section 1.02 of the Admission Agreement. A complete list of ancillary items,
together with the current price, is on file at the Center's business office.
Dry cleaning.
Beauty and Barber Shop services
'I'obaceo and smoking supplies, newspapers and periodicals
Stationary, postage, and writing implements
Kadios, televisions, cable service, room telephone
Transportation for non-medical purposes and ambulance charges
Photocopies of medical records
Personal physicians and specialists
Dental services and Dentures
Optornetrist/~phthalmologist services and Eyeglasses
Podiatry services
Special nursing services, care for catheters, decubiti, incontinence, isolation and dressings
Therapy services, including physical, speech, occupational, audiology and respiratory therapy
Prescription and non-prescription medication
Laboratory and x-ray tests
Oxygen and related supplies
IV Therapy and supplies
Peritoneal dialysis
Tracheotomy supplies
Ventilator rental and reaated supplies
Medical supplies, including but not limited to syringes, dressings, catheters, colostomy bags, tubes,
surgical stockings, and all other supplies necessary for tlxe treatment, nursing care, or well-
being of the Resident
Incontinence supplies
Special equipment (for some items, a rental, rather than purchase fee is charged), such as wheelchairs,
wheelchair pad,. trapeze, canes, geri-chair, special mattresses, ports-chairs, etc.
Special, supplementary, or very low calorie prescription dietary products, including liquid for gastric
and naso-gastric, tubes, and any supply necessary to accomplish special feedings.
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DF,FENDANT at 11.20:00 HOURS, on the 20tH day of A~r__l 2007
~~ 9 ~ ; _ WALNUT BOTTOM ~.OAD
Ct'~RL=ISLE, PA _'_7013
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04/23/2007
SCHUTJER BOGAR
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"ASE NO: 200-01599 F
r'JMMONV~]EALTH OF PENNSYL~IANIA
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DAVID MCKINNEY She=Tiff or Deputy Sherif I ~,_
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": ~:nhe _lar_d Ccuntl-, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
sa'y's, the within COMPLAINT - E UITY
- Q _ was served upon
PATRICK MARY
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DE~'~ENDANT _ _, at 1727:00 HOURS, on the 12th day of A r' _ , 2007
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a 4-_`~_4i ~ `I'H?:RD STREET
N_-Y~~ _CUMBERLANL), PA 17C 70 by Nandi nix to --
MARY PATRICK
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ar-~~ at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff ~ ~ Costs
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So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
04/?3/2007
SCHIJTJER BOGAR
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Deputy Sr eri f ~- ~~
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Office of the~E'rothonotary
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Deputy ,1 rotho~aotary
Irene ~E. 9l-lorrow
2n~Deputy Solicitor
"' CIVIL TERM
OF~DER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 27T" DAY OF OCTOBER, 2010, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TCi PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE -THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R.C.P 230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
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