A Place for Mom
Help for finding the best options for older adult living options -- from independent and residential assisted living communities to Alzheimer’s and dementia memory care facilities -- knowledgeable senior living advisors provide local support and resources. Includes assisted living checklists, pet-friendly options, and other useful tips on in-home care, adult day services and more.
Assisted Living Federation
alfa.org/alfa/Assisted_Living_Information.asp
Overview of assisted living and long term care options including services offered, costs associated, regulations, evaluation checklists as well as a guide to finding an assisted living community that is right for you. ALFA also offers a search feature to help you find a community along with a list of questions to ask during your search.
Nursing Home Compare
www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Home.asp
Comprehensive information from alternatives to nursing homes to finding a nursing home across the country. Compare the quality of the nursing homes you're considering using the Five-Star Quality Ratings, health inspection results, nursing home staff data, quality measures, and fire safety inspection results. Also useful information on patient/resident rights, filing a complaint, and much more.
Subsidized Housing
portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/topics/rental_assistance/phprog
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. This government-sponsored (Department of Housing and Urban Development) site explains eligibility guidelines, application process, required documentation, etc.