Premium In-Home 24/7 Care: Good option for less cost than going through a home health agency. Must be able to provide private room, bath or apt. for private live in but they are off the clock at night so less costly, especially for a couple.
List of state by state Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Nursing Care and more: in US: very useful website
National Adult Day Services Association: definitions, options, what they provide in general and costs;
Search for “Hiring an In-Home Caregiver”: Excellent AARP Article and tips for ALL aspects of caregiving and home care
Medicare.gov: How to Choose a Nursing Home. Search “Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long Term Services and Supports
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare
National Institute on Aging (NIH): How to choose a Nursing Home: numerous free publications and latest information on helpful senior living & caregiving
AARP Website: Search for Hiring Home Care: very helpful tips and checklist:
Florida Health Finder State Guide for Locating a Nursing Home: Search CompareCare:
http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/
National Association for Home Care and Hospice Care: excellent website for helping you locate the right home care provider, full of resources, tips, and more questions to ask.
Consumer Reports: excellent not for profit organization & website on hiring in home help. More checklists and vetting info and referral to other useful websites. Search for Elder Care and How to Hire In-Home Help:
https://www.consumerreports.org/
AARP Website on Assisted Living Facilities; General Info, also in Spanish: Search Assisted Living and Caregiving:
Not for Profit National Organization: AssistedLiving.org: Good info on choosing an ALF, state rules and regulations, costs, and FAQ
https://www.assistedliving.org/about-us/
CMS.gov Official Website: Search for “ Locator info for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities” or IRF’s: review of official data on ratings and performance measures
Resources for Comparing and Vetting Skilled Nursing Care, ALFs, and Healthcare
Excellent data base to find detailed information on ratings, staffing, deficiencies, and ownership and SURVEY DATA
https://www.nursinghomedatabase.com/
Private but helpful website that compares home health, home care, physicians, hospitals
https://www.seniorcaredata.com/
List of WORST Nursing Homes in the US, based on CMS data, updated annually
https://www.nursinghomedatabase.com/list/worst
US News Annual Report on Best Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Doctor’s, Senior Living and More: Generally helpful but compare with other data