Looking for long term care services? Whether you are seeking a short term rehabilitation stay or a permanent skilled nursing facility, requires a full evaluation of care needs, services and amenities desired, location, cost and other important considerations.

The following helpful information will assist you in evaluating your needs and in determining the level of care necessary for you or your loved one. You will find answers to questions people commonly ask us, as well as helpful links to websites on Medicare coverage, insurance and other general issues.

Choosing a Long Term Care Facility
Questions about choosing a facility to fit your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Questions about Personal/Skilled Nursing Care
• Questions about Short-term Respite or Rehabilitation Stays
• Insurance Questions

Links to more information about Long Term Care

There are many aspects to consider when looking into long term care options for you or a loved one, such as cost, insurance coverage, patient rights and care services provided. The following links will help you find answers to your questions.

American Health Care Association
Provides consumer information relating to all types of long term health care.
www.ahcancal.org

Individual state association sites:
Kansas: Kansas Health CareAssociation- www.khca.org
Missouri: Missouri HealthCare Association - www.mohealthcare.com
Ohio: OHCA - www.ohca.org

Missouri Coalition for Quality Care
www.mcqc.com

National Center for Assisted Living
Explains qualities of Assisted Living, rights, benefits, access www.ncal.org

Missouri Medicare Services
www.momedicare.com

Medicare Information for all states
Complete information on rights, Medicare news, tips and Frequently Asked Questions www.medicare.org

Medicare Rights Center
www.medicarerights.org

The State of Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide
www.ltcohio.org/consumer

National Commission for Quality Long-Term Care
www.qualitylongtermcarecommission.org