Assisted Living Communities

*National Center for Assisted Living

Description:

NCAL is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association. The NCAL website offers consumer information, including a searchable directory and the guidebook "Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer's Guide"


Assisted Living

Source: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Description:

Information on selecting the right community.


Assisted Living Federation of America

Description:

ALFA is a national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors. Website offers consumer information about the assisted living option; includes a searchable directory of assisted living communities.


Consumer Information About Long-Term Care

Source: American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living

Description:

Resources from AHCA's LongTermLiving.com consumer website


Long Term Care Living

Source: American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living

Description:

Consumer information about deciding where to live, finding a nursing home or assisted living facility; advice for families.


Long-Term Care Resources

Source: AARP

Description:

Information from AARP about skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, home health and other senior living options


National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description:

Site provides a wide range of information and options to help consumers plan for future long-term care needs


Paying for Long-Term Care

Source: American Health Care Association

Description:

Overview of financial issues associated with nursing home and other long term care, and information about planning ahead


Senior Housing Locator

Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)

Description:

Searchable directory of assisted living, residential care, nursing care and rehabilitation, independent living and retirement communities


Worksheet for Evaluating a Senior Living Community

Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners

Description:

Questions to ask when choosing between retirement communities, including facilities, terms and conditions, cost and services.