I am still puzzled after having mom with me a few days. I woke at 4 AM and realized she was up. she had taken all of her things and strewn them about the room. She complained of someone in her things when she was still in assisted living and I always assumed it was her own doing. Now I have seen this occur first hand. Why is this behavior not enough to keep her in skilled nursing where we can get Medicaid. She was above the income for Medicaid for assisted living. The nurses were more aware of mom's condition than anyone yet they had no weigh in the decision of the center.
Skilled nursing generally means a nursing home. There are certain qualifications for someone to be admitted under Medicare. If she's been paying her way privately, you may be able to have her admitted to a nursing home under private pay. By the time her money is spent down, she'll likely qualify for Medicaid.
Please let us know how you're doing,
Carol
http://www.infolongtermcare.org/get-skilled-care-through-medicare/
Check to see if your mom is qualified, good luck to you.