A nursing home is a place where people can live and get nursing and personal care at the same time. Nursing homes are not hospitals. They try to make a homelike place for the people who live there. Ask your doctor to find out what your loved one can do. The doctor will discuss the findings with you and your loved one.
Most people are happier in their own home or senior community, if they can get the right services.
If your loved one is able to stay at home or in a senior community, you can get help. You will need to find out how much and what kind of services your loved one needs. Your local Agency on Aging can help. It has information on what services you can find nearby. If your loved one has permanent physical and health problems and you cannot get the help you need, you may need to think about nursing home care.