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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1983
Page
5
Daily Times reports Lima authorities fear moving up to 300 elderly residents from Fair Acres Geriatric Center could cause death. State rules reclassifying eligibility curb reimbursements for skilled care, with Welfare Department reforms enacted last year and in January, intensifying trauma for patients needing support.
In Darby, Sister Mary Nicolette of Little Flower Manor condemns moves that would shift 150 Fair Acres patients into less skilled units. State reclassification affects about 2,000 elderly in Delaware County, with 12 moved so far and 60 more pending. Officials warn of transfer trauma and potential deaths, while families and staff brace for block relocations to save about 5.9 million dollars this year.
Harrisburg welfare officials assert new federal guidelines will shift up to 40 percent of skilled care Medicaid patients to less intensive care. Officials say patient care remains largely unchanged, with services sometimes delivered by less skilled staff. The change, effective January, aims to cut costs despite operator furor over patient transfers and potential impact on care levels.
A 22 year old Upland man was arrested for DUI after driving in reverse in a Chester Township lot. He failed sobriety tests with a BAC of .185 and was released pending a summons. A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 5 to 10 years for rape linked to a Sept. 25 attack. Police investigated marijuana plants at 36 S Third in Colwyn. Two men from Florida were jailed for rigging carnival games at the Delaware State Fair. USFL Stars plan a charity game at Veterans Field, and a giant book sale runs Aug 12 22 at Newtown Public Library benefiting the Marple Newtown library.
Haverford Police Chief Jim Myers says the township is slated to receive the AAA Pedestrian Safety Program Grand Award. The recognition honors states and sites with robust pedestrian safety measures and accident prevention programs, reflecting Haverford’s efforts for a population between 50,000 and 500,000.
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