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   Oregon Consumer Guide for Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about Assisted Living and Residential Care Facilities in Oregon.
  
   
   Community-Based Care - Seniors (Separate Website)
Information about Oregon's community-based care facilities, including Adult Day Care Services, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and Nursing Facilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Spousal Impoverishment Law This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If your spouse needs care in a facility, this law allows your spouse to be eligible for Medicaid benefits and lets you protect some of your income and resources.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility (Separate Website)
Information about types of facilities and how to choose one that is appropriate for your needs.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Separate Website)
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities.
By: State of Oregon

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Nursing Home Overview (Separate Website)
Information on Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes, including information on payment, patient rights, and a nursing home checklist.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Nursing Homes - Comparisons (Separate Website)
Detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Caregivers (Separate Website)
Oregon Cares provides information and resources for those who provide care to older persons or persons with disabilities.
  
   
   Elder Law Booklet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about legal rights and public benefits for seniors.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   Electric, Gas, and Telephone Services - Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care (Separate Website)
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
By: Oregon Law Center
  
   
   If You Are A Single Person And Need Long Term Care
Some Basic Information On Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center

    Other Formats:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File   Word File
    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   If You Are Married And You Or Your Spouse Needs Long Term Care
Some basic information on Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center

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    Read this in: Spanish / Espaņol
  
   
   If You Need Medicaid Help With Long Term Care Costs
Some Basic Information About Income Cap Trusts.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center

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