My almost 80-year-old mother will be losing her current place of living in October. Right now she rents a small studio space in an attachment of someone’s home. Her sister lives right by her and is able to assist her. My mom now feels ready for assisted living, however has been at the stage for help for awhile now. She seems to have a major cognitive decline but only has SS as income and doesn’t qualify for Medicaid, only Medicare. I am a 30 year old SAHM with no income myself and my husbands isn’t enough to support my mother as well. Her SS income isn’t enough for most apartments here. I’m not sure what to do and have looked online but we don’t seem to have many options. Low income housing has a 2-3 year wait list as well.
Does she have any issues that would make a nursing home a viable solution? She would likely qualify for LTC Medicaid to pay for most of her stay there, after they apply most of her soc sec check.
Is living with her sister an option, at least until an apartment comes up? I agree with others - do not take her in. My mom lived with me for 7 years and it was HARD and so much drama getting her into assisted living. I wish I knew then what I know now because I would have done it ALLLLL so much differently!
Good luck.
Was your dad a veteran? If so, see if your mom will qualify for assistance.