Senior Care Guides & Resources
Expert guidance for families navigating nursing home selection, Medicare coverage, and senior care decisions. All guides are free, written by care experts, and updated regularly.
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Medicare vs Medicaid: What's Covered for Nursing Homes
Understanding what Medicare and Medicaid cover for nursing home care, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
📅 Publishing soonNursing Home Costs by State: 2025 Price Guide
Average nursing home costs across all 50 states, what's included in daily rates, and financial assistance options.
📅 Publishing soonHospital Discharge to Nursing Home: What You Need to Know
Navigate the urgent transition from hospital to nursing home with our step-by-step discharge planning guide.
📅 Publishing soonHow to Read Nursing Home Inspection Reports
Understand deficiency codes, severity levels, and what inspection reports really tell you about care quality.
📅 Publishing soonNursing Home Tour Questions: Printable Checklist
50 essential questions to ask during facility tours, organized by category with downloadable PDF checklist.
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Facility Selection
Choosing the right nursing home or assisted living facility
Insurance & Costs
Understanding Medicare, Medicaid, and paying for care
Urgent Care
Hospital discharges and quick placement decisions
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Evaluating facility quality, ratings, and inspection reports
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