Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
Information about Medicare coverage, Medicare health plans, Medicare quality initiatives and free publications.
The Medicare Helpline: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) TTY: 1-877-486-2048
For Professionals: www.cms.hhs.gov
For Consumers: www.medicare.gov
For Quality Initiatives: Dialysis Facility Compare, Home Health Compare, Hospital Compare
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LeadingAge |
Planning for aging services can be a real challenge. Having the right tools, however, will make the process go much more smoothly. This website provides you with information you need to make careful and informed decisions about what services and facilities will best suit your needs. You will also find tips about how to deal with the emotional stresses of care giving, how to plan for long-term care costs, and how to get involved in aging services. |
Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes |
The campaign is reinvigorating efforts to improve the quality of care and quality of life for those living or recuperating in America's nursing homes. |
American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living |
This website has information to help people make decisions about nursing and assisted living facilities. |
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care |
View their fact sheet: A Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home |
Texas Health Care Information Collection |
The Texas Health Care Information Collection's primary purpose is to provide data that will enable Texas consumers and health plan purchasers to make informed health care decisions. The Collection's charge is to collect data and report on the quality performance of health maintenance organizations operating in Texas and hospitals. The goal is to provide information that will enable consumers to have an impact on the cost and quality of health care in Texas. |