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My father also had to go to a nursing home after surgery. My condolences. This is a horrible shock - they go in to get better and come out with dementia. I'm afraid it happens more often than many realize.   Start by looking at nursing homes in his (or your) area. He'll have to start out private pay and when his money is gone he'll go on Medicaid. Whoever takes care of his money needs to keep very good records.   Unless he has nothing, starting out on private pay is good, as it's easier to get into a nursing home than it is when they are on Medicaid. Then, generally, they can stay when their money runs out and Medicaid takes over, which is likely if he lives a long time and isn't wealthy.   Again, my heartfelt sympathy. I know what you are going through. Carol