Mom seems so unsteady. Your mother's physician will not release her until he feels she's ready. That does not mean that further therapy is not in order, or that she'll feel up to snuff as soon as she gets back home. It does mean, however, that based on a careful assessment of your mother's condition and on the progress she has made since her admission, he feels she will make better progress at home. Return to beginning.
Every state has different admissions requirements.
Contact the administrator of the nursing facility to see whether your mother's situation meets the criteria. You might also contact her primary physician, since a recommendation from a doctor is a prerequisite for admission. Your aunt's medical condition will determine whether she qualifies for admission to the long-term care section of the nursing facility. While her health has been monitored since the moment of her admission by her attending physician, her social worker, and the nursing facility's staff, any of the three should be able to discuss your aunt's options with her.