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* She isn't near you now but (personally) if I was ready to move a loved one, it would be near to me or other family members. (In fact, this is what I did with my Mom when she needed memory care.)
* Assuming you have POA and health care proxy, assess her finances. Most assisted living memory care places are private pay. Is there money to pay for that level of care?
Ditto for in-home care. I actually found that there wasn't much difference between memory care costs vs. live in help.
* Stall the release from rehab. It won't be forever but it may buy you more time.
* As a first step, you can arrange for a live-in aide in her own home. You really want to minimize the number of time you move her. AND, before you bring in outside help, remove ALL items of value and financial documents. AND direct mail to the POA's address so statements don't arrive at Mom's house where they can be misplaced.
* Visit memory care facilities to assess what is important to you. Get an idea of the cost to see if it is in Mom's budget. If you are lucky and she has saved for a rainy day --- trust me, this is IT!
OK this is more that anyone can handle at one time. I hope I haven't overwhelmed you. Let us know
So, is she physically infirmed or does she need the care due to dementia? Have they conducted a professional assessment? The assessment is normally a standardized form that the doctor signs. It lists the medical conditions, abilities, needs she has for her daily activities, etc. Without that, I'm not sure how you would know where she needs to be. How would they expect at home around the clock care? Not many people can afford that, that's why they go to facilities.
Who's the Durable POA and Healthcare POA?
I know that when I first placed my LO in a regular AL, it worked okay, but, soon afterwards, her dementia increased and she needed Memory Care. I hope you can find some answers. Maybe, the rehab facility can assist you in finding suitable placement. I know that you may have misgivings about a facility, but, I'd do my research and visit some to ease your mind. I'm not sure about the costs of inhome, around the clock care, but, I think it's pretty expensive.