I have been trying for almost a year to get my Mom moved from upstate NY to KY. She is in a long term care facility. Every facility I have looked into has a waiting list but they state that they take in hospital patients as priority. Any one have luck in this type of situation or is it impossible?
Have you also done your research about medical transportation for your parent? It can be very expensive.
It helps that 3 major hospitals (Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospital) are in the area.
Heck, any buildable land by the interstate, if one builds a health center the other 1 or 2 will follow suit (as an example)
Facilities make sure to have a location very close to these hospitals.
I would speak with a Licensed Social Worker in private practice of an elder law attorney. Even physically such a move is often problematic. Don't know any of your details, and that's for you discuss with some expert guidance I think. I sure wish you good luck.