Selecting A Nursing Home

Sources on choosing a facility for your loved one:

• How to Select a Nursing Home for a Loved One- This guide assists families in the selection process including information on how to rate the prospects and choose the right facility. Published by Caregiver Management Systems, Inc.
• Nursing Home Compare - This site includes information about nursing homes (certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid), including number of beds, facility address, type of ownership, information on resident conditions, staff levels, and inspection reports. The site includes national and state averages of resident conditions, staff levels, and facility deficiencies for comparison.
• Nursing Home Guide - Consumer Reports.org Special Section: Profits vs. Patients – CR Investigates Nursing Homes.
• A Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home - National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform.
• What Families Can do to Prepare for Long-Term Care - With Americans looking at spending 1 out of every 5 dollars for health care in the near future, where does one begin to prepare for long-term healthcare needs? This document will help you recognize and prepare for those needs.