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MemberoftheFamily.net provides information on about 16,000 U.S. nursing homes, including easy-to-understand reports based on recent government surveys. They also compile a National Watch List of homes cited for violations or that have substantiated complaints made against them and maintain an Honor Roll of places found to be deficiency-free.
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Another option besides long term care is software like RememberItNow! RememberItNow! is a new, simple-to-use online personal healthcare management service, featuring medication reminders and the ability to create an interactive private care community. It helps you age in place before you have to turn to long term care.
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A Place for Mom is a free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options. Experienced Eldercare Advisors have assisted thousands of families with the difficult task of selecting senior care.
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According to the Guide for Long-term Care, the 2007 national average for a private nursing home room is $204 a day or $74,806 a year. The average assisted living private room is $2,714 a month or $32,572 a year. The average for home care providers is $25.00 an hour and certified care providers averages $36.00 an hour. See what the costs of long-term care are for your state.
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The Joint Commission uses information from a variety of sources to strengthen its oversight activities and improve the quality and safety of care in the more than 15,000 health care organizations it accredits and certifies. Information about health care organizations often comes in the form of complaints from patients, their families, government agencies, the public, as well as from an organization’s own staff. If you have a complaint about the quality of care at a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization you can submit it through this website.
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ConsumerReports investigated 47 policies and found that for most people, long-term-care insurance is too risky and too expensive. However, while long-term-care insurance may be a lousy deal, right now it’s just about the only deal. This report helps you decide whether, despite its deficiencies, a long-term-care policy is right for you.
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Generally, Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care. Medicare pays only for medically necessary skilled nursing facility or home health care. However, you must meet certain conditions for Medicare to pay for these types of care. Read on for background on Medicare and long-term care.
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One objective of planning ahead for long term health care is to select a facility that will provide the quality of care and quality of life you desire and expect in a safe and secure environment. This checklist can help you make the best choice. Covers service planning, activities, staff, moving in, cost and fees, living space and accommodations.
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The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information provides a wide range of information and options to help you plan for future long-term care needs. Order or download the free “Own Your Future Long-Term Care Planning Kit.â€
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Learn more about long-term care insurance in this shoppers guide produced by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
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