The decision to go to a nursing home is often very difficult for both the individual as well as their loved ones. Be sure to speak with a CARIE LINE counselor or another professional to be sure that all options have been explored and that it is indeed the best alternative. Be sure to contact an Ombudsman for information about a facility’s licensing status, and know that the Ombudsman is available as the resident’s advocate should any unresolved problems occur.
Fact Sheets and Guides
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Links
- The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Page
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Page
- National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
- The National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
- Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Skilled Nursing Facilities FAQs and articles
- Ombudsman Best Practices: Using Systems Advocacy To Improve Life for Residents
- CMS Nursing Home Data Compendium 2009
- Updated Special Focus Facility List
The following are links to data bases to get ratings and survey information about nursing homes. This is not a substitute for visiting a potential facility. CARIE never endorses or recommends any particular provider.
