I went to visit my gram last night and she showed amazing improvement in her mental abilities. Apparently, her infection is clearing up and this is causing her mind to recover at the same time. This means that I can definitely send her to an assisted living/rehabilitation home for the time and care she needs to get back on her feet and that I can cross the nursing home option off the list.

I did go and visit the nursing home and spoke with the case manager and even spoke with a few of the residents. The case manager was very nice, the residents seemed to well taken care of, but depressed. The place just had a very depressing feel to it, green walls with a lack of natural light gave the place a strange feel. I wouldn't want to stay there.

The assisted living facility is a very nice place. It's got a feeling of home to it. Activities going on, residents talking to one another, lounge areas that were filled, I saw a few therapy dogs, it just made me feel good about sending her there. Of course, it's not home, but I think it's about as good as it's going to get.

Again, thank you to everyone for all of the helpful tips and information!