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Choosing the Right Long Term Care Option

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

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

  National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform Fact Sheet

  http://www.nccnhr.org/public/50_156_455.cfm

  AARP Bulletin

  http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourhealth/Articles/0410_sidebar_21.html

 

Checking a Facility's Licensing History 

Nursing Home Inspection Reports

http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/DataSection/Questions/SearchCriteria.asp?

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Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Inspection Reports

http://www.cis.state.mi.us/brs_afc/sr_afc.asp