Molina Member Story

Long Term Care Recovery

Meet Cassidy

Cassidy is a 28-year-old woman from Madison County who was involved in a serious car accident in August 2022. Cassidy was admitted to inpatient and stabilized, however, after a long stay she was admitted to a long-term care facility in a vegetative state, on a ventilator, and was

unable to participate in rehab.

Getting Help

Cassidy was assessed by a Molina long-term care manager. Cassidy was dependent on the LTC staff for all of her daily needs. Cassidy’s grandmother wanted her to be moved to her house but was feeling overwhelmed by her care needs. Cassidy’s grandmother and her Molina

manager began to discuss what was needed to transition her. Cassidy was hospitalized as a result of an infection and later was discharged to an acute rehab hospital. Cassidy’s family and her case manager connected her with speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Cassidy’s

grandmother came to the facility and began learned how to care for her. The team worked to ready her home and secure needed medical equipment and transportation services for her upcoming care appointments.

Now

Cassidy went to her appointments and began responding to care. She was transitioned off the ventilator. Cassidy begun responding to yes or no questions by moving her head. Cassidy’s Molina case manager worked with the LTAC and ordered her a special wheelchair. Cassidy was

eventually transitioned to her grandmother’s house. Cassidy’s grandmother is now her caretaker. This is being supplement through waiver services. Cassidy, her grandmother, and their Molina case manager stay in contact to address any health, care, or home issues. Cassidy continues to engage in therapy to improve her life. Her family has expressed how grateful the services and supports they receive and the continued support of Cassidy’s recovery.