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You need a skilled nursing facility. I would pick one that takes Medicaid. Use up sisters money for her care and when gone apply for Medicaid.
This is something to get on right away with rehab placement. When you know that the loved one cannot return to their own or your home environment the social workers need to get to work at once contacting nearby facilities that will accommodate such a resident. You may have much better luck if your loved on is on hospice care, but in any case the social workers at rehab will let you know. The POA or next of kin needs to get on this ASAP and I sure wish you good luck. Hope you will update us as you go along, as information provided on AC helps others. Best out to you.
It sounds like she needs either a Nursing Home or Long Term Acute Care Hospital.
"here in behalf of my sister Carol who is 73 and recently had a fall that resulted in severe brain trauma...She spent a month in the hospital and is now in rebhab for 21 days.. She does not seem to be getting much better,, Memory is scattered,, she has Peg and is incontinent.. Not sure how much better she will get and the next step is finding a suitable and affordable place for her..A lot of places do not take patients with a Peg or that does not toilet themselves.."
Have you looked into LTC facilities? Have you spoken to a social worker at the rehab center? Are you your sister's PoA (medical, financial, both)?
If no one is her PoA then you will definitely need to talk to a social worker. Your sister can transition directly into a facility. She may need a court-appointed guardian so that someone is legally able to make decisions for her and manage her affairs. You or some other (younger) family member can pursue guardianship for her, but it is expensive and takes time unless you can get emergency guardianship. I would consult with an elder law attorney first and foremost since this is a legal issue and the rules vary by state and this is a global forum.
I'm so sorry about your sister's injury. I wish you all the best as your work to find her the best care possible.