Elder Law Answers
Medicaid's Benefits for Assisted Living Facility Residents
Almost all state Medicaid programs will cover some assisted living costs, although there may be a waiting list.
Read morePointers for Picking an Assisted Living Facility
This new booklet provides a step-by-step guide for gathering information about the features of assisted living facilities that will affect a resident''s quality of life. Choosing an Assisted Living Facility: Strategies for Making the Right Decision will help consumers choose facilities that will provide the highest level of service for themselves or a loved one. The publisher is the Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living, a national nonprofit organization
that includes consumers, health care and legal
professionals.
To obtain a copy, send $5 to CCAL, P.O. Box 3375, Arlington VA 22203, or download a free copy from their web site, www.ccal.org.