What to consider when looking for a nursing home
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Here is a list of steps to help you decide whether a nursing home is the right choice.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Compare nursing homes
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Find and compare nursing homes in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Nursing home issues
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Helpful information on choosing and evaluating a nursing home, talking with family about placement, resident rights and resolving disputes.
By: Elder Law Answers
Helping you choose quality home care and hospice services
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This is a list of questions to help you get the information you need. You can also check to see if a facility is approved by JCAHO using their Quality Check.
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Helping you choose quality long term health care
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This is a list of questions to ask when you visit the center(s) you are considering. You can also check to see if a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or long term care facility is approved by JCAHO using their Quality Check.
By: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Alternatives to nursing home care
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Information on programs that Medicare will pay for to give long-term health care, other than nursing homes.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Compare home health agencies
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Find and compare home health agencies in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Find a hospice program
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After you choose a city or county, this site will give you a list of hospice providers near you with contact information.
By: National Hospice & Pallative Care Organzation
Free hospital and nursing home care
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Many health facilities must give health care to some people who cannot afford to pay. Here is how it works.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Paying for nursing home care
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Here is information on how to pay for nursing homes, including legal information about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and long-term care insurance.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Guide to long-term health care insurance
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This type of insurance covers services needed by people with chronic illness or disability. Check out the costs, limitations and exclusions, and coverage options you need.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Hospice benefits
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This booklet gives information about hospice benefits Medicare will pay for and who can get them.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing home resident rights
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A list of your rights if you live in a nursing home.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Transfer and discharge
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Here is information on your legal rights against involuntary transfer and discharge.
By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
What about restraints?
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By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
What to do about abuse and neglect
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Find information here about nursing home residents' rights to be free from neglect and abuse, and steps to take if these rights are ignored.
By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
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