Many sources of information are available to assist you in choosing the right long term care option. Of course, not everyone who needs long term care needs to move into an institution. For information about a range of long term care services you can receive in your home or community, click here: http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors/0,1607,7-234-45069---,00.html
For information about choosing a long term care facility, click on the links below:
General Information
Citizens for Better Care's Book: Long Term Care Companion
http://www.cbcmi.org/publications/mltc_companion/chapter2.htm
NCCNHR--The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care Fact Sheet
http://nccnhr.org/sites/default/files/advocate/A-Consumer-Guide-To-Choosing-A-Nursing-Home.pdf
Checking a Facility's Licensing History
Nursing Home Inspection Reports
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/DataSection/Questions/SearchCriteria.asp?version=default&browser=IE|6|WinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home
Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Inspection Reports
http://www.cis.state.mi.us/brs_afc/sr_afc.asp