questions about nursing homes

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My Mom just had another 7 days in the hospital. Not as bad as the first 10 days. Anyway, I have watched over the past year or so as her health has declined a great deal. I need to start thinking about a nursing home or something similar in the future, as I am sure it will come to that.

I would like to know your thoughts on the subject, and personal experience if possible.

I found this site www.thca.org which is specifically about nursing homes ( and related care ) in Tennessee. It is helpful.

Since this is all new to me......some things I am wondering about. When it comes to long term care, is there a way to get some help with the whole process, on the front end... I am aware that Medicaid will take all your savings for the cost, but will they take your house, if you have no spouse ? Any advice about assets and cost ? How do you know whether the long term care facility has a good record ? Any ideas, personal experience, or other advice would be welcome. Thanks to all.

Larry