New Light Nursing Home
9500 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
Phone: (313) 491-7920
Fax: (313) 491-0510

George Talley
Administrator
Stanley Jackson
Assistant Administrator
Viola Gwynn, RN
Director,
Nursing Services
Denise Larry, RN
Assistant Director,
Nursing Services
Frequently Asked Questions

Finding the right nursing home can be a difficult and confusing task. To help with this important decision, we have assembled a list of questions for you to ask when evaluating nursing care. For answers to specific questions, you may contact New Light Nursing Home directly by completing our information form, or by calling us at (313) 491-7920.

  1. What is the typical cost of nursing home care?
  2. What care and living services are provided under typical costs?
  3. What paperwork is required to apply for nursing home care? Do I need to provide bank statements?
  4. How much will my insurance pay? What will Medicare and Medicaid pay?
  5. Can nursing home residents be released if they are in good health?
  6. What care and living services are provided under typical costs?
  7. How do I create a budget to afford nursing home care and other living
    costs?
  8. What is Private Pay and what is the typical cost?
  9. How do I evaluate the quality of a nursing home and care provided?
  10. Do most nursing homes provide doctors, therapists, and nursing staff? What is a good ratio of on-staff medical staff to patients?