Quick Reference Website List
- Information on finding the right nursing home.
- Sponsored by American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging.
- California Nursing Home Search.
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform.
- Compares nursing and residential care homes in CA.
- Includes information on regulations and attorney referrals.
- Social Security Code (Title 22 Skilled Nursing or Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly)
- Welfare and Institutions Code, Health and Safety Code
- Building Code, Penal Code (368e)
- National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center.
- Includes a directory of local Ombudsman contact information.
- Nursing Home Compare – provides information on Skilled Nursing Facilities, search by City/County
- Licensing Survey results.
- Information on Medicare services.
- National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR).
- Consumer Guide to choosing a nursing home.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Provides education and support services for individuals, families, and caregivers. Has 24/7 Helpline, consultation services and support groups.
- Area Agency on Aging(AAA) Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
- Designated Area Agency on Aging to serve and represent senior citizens in San Luis Obispo County. The AAA has the responsibility of distributing Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act monies to support community based long term care services for seniors. Also provides information and assistance services. The advisory Council provides information and advocacy on senior issues and sponsors the election of local delegates to the California Senior Legislature.
- Locate a facility by county, city, or Zip Code.
- Check regulations
- Make a complaint against a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
