Nursing Homes – General

If your aging parent or elderly spouse needs to move into a nursing home, here are several Internet resources to help you select the best one. Simply click on the link for the website you would like to visit.

Free Comprehensive ElderCare Referral Service - ElderCarelink — This free online referral service helps you find everything from Adult Day Care, Home Care and Assisted Living to Financial Planning and Personal Emergency Responses.

National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. They are trained to resolve problems. An ombudsman can assist you with complaints on a confidential basis.

Senior Approved Certification — Health care providers and other businesses that serve seniors — prove to potential clients and referral sources that you are a safe, reliable service focused on quality care. Apply for the Senior Approved Certification. Mention "Aging Parents and Elder Care" in your application for an immediate discount.