Nursing Home Admission Agreements
Should you sign a Nursing Home Admission Agreement?"
In the article they discuss the importance not to rush, but rather to read their agreements. Often there are misleading provisions. They recommend as a strategy to try to sign the agreement after the resident has moved into the facility. Once a resident has moved in, you have much more leverage, and there is a consideration argument that can be made if there is ever a dispute. For a contract to be valid in Florida, it must contain consideration of the part of both parties. If there is no consideration, a court can find that there was not contract.
Often the areas to pay close attention to are the Responsible party, Arbitration provision, Private pay requirement, eviction procedures, and waiver of rights. A nursing home admission agreement is a very important document and can create substantial liability for Florida residents, Florida seniors and those signing them. You should always ask the nursing home to allow your Florida Elder Law Lawyer or Florida Business Lawyer time to review the agreement
