Frequently Asked Questions
The average stay at Margaret Tietz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is 22 days.
Medicare pays for a patient’s stay if they require skilled nursing care. If they do require skilled nursing care, the first 20 days are covered 100% by Medicare. For days 21-100, approximately 80% of the cost of stay is covered by Medicare.
Availability of our private rooms may be based on medical necessity.
Yes. Our services include audiology, podiatry and dental on-site. If a patient needs to see a specialist outside of these areas, such as cardiology or dermatology, appointments can be made for doctors to come in and see patients at Margaret Tietz.
Yes. We have staff members on-site who speak a variety of languages, including Spanish and Chinese. We also have access to a 24-hour call center with translators who speak numerous languages.
You are welcome to visit family and friends anytime, but we do ask that you avoid late night and early morning visits, if possible, so as not to disturb other residents.
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, private insurance and private pay.
We offer a wide variety of activities including exercise such as Tai Chi and Yoga, entertainment, trips, parties, crafts, games, and discussions on current events.
Your loved one can be assessed for their need for music therapy and be provided with music therapy services.