Nursing Homes

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Get started with Medicare

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).

Follow these steps on this site to learn about Medicare, how to sign up, and your coverage options. Learn about it at your own pace.

Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home or Other Long Term Services and Supports

From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:

This official government (CMS) booklet explains: ■ How to find and compare nursing homes and other long-term services and supports ■ How to pay for nursing home care ■ Your rights as a nursing home resident ■ Alternatives to nursing home care.

Use the checklist on pages 31-39 to compare nursing homes.

Use online tools provided by the State of Arizona to search for deficiencies in nursing homes.

This research makes it easier for older adults and their families to avoid last-minute searches by getting to know facilities in their own area in advance.

Seniorly Location and Placement Services

Find a senior living community you’ll love.

"Seniorly makes it easier to choose the right community for your needs and budget. And it’s free!"

Our Seniorly Smart Search advanced technology and network of knowledgeable local experts work together to guide you to the next home you’ll love.

Customized search with curated results. Community pricing with full transparency. Customers rate us 4 out of 5 stars.

Your Seniorly Local Advisor

After you complete our Smart Search, you’ll work with a Seniorly Local Advisor, your own expert who guides from the first step of your senior living journey—to the day you settle into your new home.

Answers all your questions. Shares insights and knowledge. Tours communities with you. Helps you choose wisely.

Check their website for additional information.

VA Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Home Health Care

As a Veteran, you may be able to get assisted living, residential (live-in), or home health care through VA. Find out how to access these long-term care services.

What kinds of long-term care services does VA offer for sick or disabled Veterans?

Our long-term care services include:

. 24/7 nursing and medical care
. Physical therapy
. Help with daily tasks of living (like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine)

. Comfort care and help with managing pain

. Support for caregivers who may need skilled help or a break so they can work, travel, or run errands.

You can get this care in many different settings—some run by VA and others run by state or community organizations that we inspect and approve.

Care settings may include:

. Nursing homes
. Assisted-living centers
. Private homes where a caregiver supports a small group of individuals
. Adult day health centers
. Veterans’ own homes

You can learn more about the different types of care on this page or review our guide to long-term services and supports.

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

State of Arizona specific regulations if you are interested in how the State evaluates and licenses health care facilities.

Brookdale Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living

"Independent living is ideal for those looking to make the most of their retirement experience but who can provide for their own needs, including activities of daily living. You can trade the worries of homeownership like basic utilities, maintenance and landscaping for the true comforts of home. Many of our communities are pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend. With your newfound freedom, you'll get to enjoy on-site activities, off-site excursions, amenities such as a salon, and so much more!"

Tips to Finding a Quality Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Tips from AARP on how to use online tools and in-person visits to assess long-term care facilities. Do your homework in advance before you actually need to select a facility.

Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: The Differences Matter

This is a comprehensive report assembled by SeniorLiving.org. It was last updated in April 2021.

Provides useful information on the differences between nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Homes?

Find out if Medicare pays for a nursing home.

How to Choose a Nursing Home or Other Long-Term Care Facility

When an older person needs more help than a family member or friend can provide, it may be time to consider moving to a residential (live-in) facility, such as assisted living or a nursing home. Choosing a place to live for long-term care is a big decision. It can be hard to know where to start.

This article is from the NIH’s National Institute on Aging. (Content last reviewed October 12, 2023).

Find & Compare Providers Near You - Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services

Find and compare Medicare-certified nursing homes based on a location and compare the quality of care they provide and their staffing. A nursing home is a place for people who can't be cared for at home and need 24-hour nursing care.

A Right Place for Seniors

Finding the right quality care for your elderly loved ones is an involved and personal choice. We make it our priority to find the right solutions by providing you with the best options that meet your needs.

A Right Place for Seniors provides placement and referral services to assist families in locating licensed residential care facilities for the elderly (Assisted Living Communities, Residential Care Homes, Memory Care Communities). These services are always FREE to the family, due to our partnerships with Senior Living Communities.

All About You

Our team of professionals is here to assist individuals and their families navigate this complex decision-making process through education, expertise, and compassion while helping them explore the next exciting chapter in their life.

We’ll help you make sure your loved one is taken care of. As an independent team of dedicated professionals, we have the experience to find you the correct placement at the proper budget—our services are at no cost to you!

CareWatchers

Carewatchers is a senior care placement and referral agency service that serves the United States and Canada. We offer a unique, supportive, and compassionate process in helping family members choose the best senior care option.

Our senior care facility placement and referral agency works with a network of specialized providers that take pride in maintaining quality care and protecting resident's rights.

Carewatchers does not receive a referral fee from any of our senior care options. Our senior referral agency service is free to family members looking to place their loved one in a senior care facility and helping seniors find an in-home care agency.

Our senior care placement agency is exclusive to nine care options. The options include: adult day care health centers, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, home care agencies, hospice care facilities, independent living communities, memory care facilities, residential care homes, and skilled nursing facilities.

Hospice of the Valley - Senior Placement Services

Hospice of the Valley's professionals help families and health care professionals sort through the options for senior care.

Oasis Senior Advisors

"At Oasis Senior Advisors®, we offer free, personalized referrals for senior housing and other resources to older adults and their families.

Combining a compassionate, individualized approach and locally based knowledge, Oasis Senior Advisors assist older adults and their families with navigating difficult senior living decisions. Our trusted advisors are committed to working hand in hand to find the right senior living options that meet your unique needs or those of your loved ones.

In addition to assistance with housing, Oasis Senior Advisors® collaborates with a network of trusted providers to deliver a variety of senior living resources. Our services are FREE to seniors, their families, and to hospitals or medical facilities with senior patients in transition."

For more information check the website.