Housing & Transportation
Elder Housing Resources
For more information on finding elder housing, use these resources:
- The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents nonprofit organizations providing health care, housing, and services. Its Consumer Information Web site offers useful information and a directory of nonprofit providers. Enter your city and/or state to find housing options near you.
- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides listings of licensed nursing homes, including the results of recent inspections at those nursing homes on its Compare Nursing Home site
- The National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center 202-332-2275, is an independent advocate that works to solve problems between residents and nursing homes or assisted living facilities. An ombudsman can also give you information about how to find a facility and get quality care.
- The National Care Planning Council offers clear, in-depth explanations of housing options and other long-term care planning information, including veterans' benefits and financing information.
- The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), 800-321-0343, offers consumer and long-term care information.
- The National Family Caregiver Support Program publication "Because We Care" has recommendations on choosing housing and other living arrangements.
- Senior Housing Net is part of a free realtor search engine tool called "move.com." Although it is a commercial site, it provides helpful checklists and information about types of housing and financing.
- The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) offers a directory of senior housing options and resources.
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a number of resources on its Web site for elders. Click on the "Information by State" link to find HUD counseling in your area.
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