The Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO):
The Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) advocates for long term care consumers and serves as a "voice" for residents of nursing homes, residential care facilities, and consumers of in-home services.

For more information, contact LTCO at 216-696-2729 or send an e-mail to info@ltco.org.

Compare Nursing Homes:
Search a data base of state surveys of nursing homes in your county or state. Provided by the Health Care Financing Administration.
Web site: www.medicare.gove/NHCompare/home.asp

Nursing Home Checklist:
A Nursing Home checklist can be beneficial in evaluating each nursing home that you call or visit. When interviewing, you may want to use a new checklist for each home you call or visit and compare the marks. This will benefit you when you select a nursing home that is a good choice for you or your relative.
Web site: www.medicare.gov/Nursing/Checklist.asp

Evaluate Your Needs:
Use this quick screening tool to help you determine which type of housing care is best for you or your loved one.
Web site: www.springstreet.com/seniors/select_care/evaluate.jhtml

National Council on the Aging:
The NCOA is "Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older persons". Be sure to visit the Consumer Information Network for additional resources and information for you and your family.
Web site: www.ncoa.org

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging:
WRAA is the regional planning and coordinating agency for services to seniors in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties.
Web site: www.psa10a.org

Centers for Medicare & Medicade Services: Information on what health care programs and services are available to you and your family. Web site: cms.hhs.gov/consumers/