Online Resources for Nursing Homes

Administration on Aging – Federal government agency that provides information to older persons and their families on age-related issues.

American Association of Retired Persons – A non-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the American aging experience.

American Geriatrics Society – A professional organization of health-care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older people and effecting change in the provision of health care to older Americans by shaping attitudes, policies, and practices of geriatric health care.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration, the centers are the part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid programs and assessing the quality of health care facilities and services and taking appropriate enforcement actions.

Medicare Online – Official U.S. government site for people with Medicare.

National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform – Consumers and advocates achieving quality of life for people with long-term care needs through education, group programs, promotion of the best care practices, being responsive to people's needs, and enforcing quality standards of health and living.

National Institute on Aging – This federal agency of the National Institutes of Health promotes healthy aging by supporting and conducting research and public education on aging issues.

National Senior Citizen Law Center – National advocates devoted to promoting the independence and well-being of the elderly and disabled.

Nursing Home Info: The Nationwide Nursing Home Directory – Nationwide nursing home information provided by a financial and Internet marketing consulting firm specializing in the senior care area.

Pennsylvania Department of Health – Contains contact information for various Health related areas, including nursing home standards, nurse's aides registry, complaints, state requirements, licensing, etc.

Pennsylvania Medicaid – A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for many low income people.