National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform

  1828 L Street, NW
  Suite 801   Washington, DC 20036
  (P) 202.332.2275
  (F) 202.332.2949

We are consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for people with long-term care needs. We accomplish quality through:

Informed, empowered consumers

Effective citizen groups and ombudsman programs

Promoting best practices in care delivery

Public policy responsive to consumer needs

Enforcement of consumer-directed standards

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NCCNHR News

Transparency and Improvement Bill Reintroduced (3/27/09)

Groups Support Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (3/27/09)

NCCNHR Supports LTC in Health Care Reform (3/6/09)

NCCNHR Member Groups Approve 2008 Resolutions (2/6/09)

NCCNHR Recommendations to the Obama Administration (1/14/09)

Five Star Rating System (12/23/08)

Quality Campaign: Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes

Faces of Neglect - a Wake-up Call to address Neglect and Abuse

H1N1 Flu Information

Economic Stimulus One-Time Payments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Information Now Available

NCCNHR Request for Proposals – Submit Your Ideas for 2009 Annual Conference Presentations!

Save the Date! NCCNHR Annual Meeting: October 22-25, 2009 at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, DC

NCCNHR Welcomes New Executive Director: Sarah F. Wells

NCCNHR Leadership Change

Tribute to Alice H. Hedt

Frances Lane Memorial Family Council Fund supports NCCNHR Work in VA and Across U.S.
Join the Family Council Discussion Group/Listserv

NCCNHR Supports Divided We Fail
NCCNHR Resolutions
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History of resolutions Read more NCCNHR News!

Quality Living for Residents

Where Can I Go For Help?

The Residents' Voice

Emergency Preparedness

Resources and Information

New Report by Toby Edelman on nursing home appeals - recommends changes in enforcement

Consumer Information Sheets

Learn about Culture Change.

Resources for Residents and Families

Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home Information Sheet

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NCCNHR thanks those who support our important advocacy work. See a list of LEADERS who generously support our work, and tribute lists of those who have been honored and remembered by NCCNHR friends.

Locate State Agencies and Local Programs

Find State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

Contact Citizen Advocacy Groups

Online Nursing Home Regulations by State

Online Nursing Home Quality Information by State

Assisted Living Consumer Alliance

Other Resources

New Book by Charlene Harrington, et al. addresses nursing facilities, staffing, residents and facility deficiencies

seniorDECISION website allows consumers to enter ratings and read reviews of senior care and housing options

January 2008 State Staffing Standards Report by Charlene Harrington