Can my aunt be put in a Veterans Assistance nursing home?

My aunt is 90 owns a home with reverse mortgage/ income of 1189.00 a month. My deceased uncle served at Pearl Harbor. She needs nursing home. I'm looking for help for aunt who has nothing. My deceased uncle served in Marines at was stationed at Pearl Harbor during attack. He worked at kelly AFB in San Antonio his whole life until retirement. Her home has reverse mortgage and she has no money left to live on..can she be put in VA nursing home? If anyone can offer info please contact me at
Thanks, Debbie