How do i go about getting my sister out of a skilled nurseing facility after a stroke when her daughter wants to leave her there?

[Maymee]

Thankyou your the first person that has made any sense to me thankyou for the kind words

You’re very welcome. I know it isn’t easy. It shouldn’t have to be like this but it is. I wish you all the best.

 

[LdiJ]

The OP has explained that the sister cannot walk and can barely talk.

There is more involved than that. Can she feed herself? Can she bathe herself if someone helps her in and out of the tub? Can she get around in a wheelchair on her own (electric maybe) or does she need to be pushed? My grandfather was almost nonverbal and got around very slowly with a cane (after a period of time), but he could feed himself, and handle the bathroom with just a little help. He would have been OK in a wheelchair too but he didn't want one.

I also have a friend who started out unable to walk or talk, but within a few months of therapy, she was back to being able to live on her own.

Exactly where her sister is at, depends on whether or not she can reasonably care for her sister, and her sister's prognosis going forward is also a major factor. The majority of stroke victims improve greatly over time. Only the worst cases don't improve.

 

[stealth2]

And, my Dad, for many years could handle all of his daily needs - showering, dressing, etc. It was only the last six months or so that he needed serious assistance to get out of bed, into the wheelchair, onto the commode. He could feed himself and talk, but the rest? Unless you've been a FT caregver, it's hard to understand what's involved, physically, mentally, and emotionally.