American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601 E Street, NW
Washington DC 20049
202-434-2277
1800-424-3410
www.aarp.org/indexes/health.html#caregiving
Have information and publications related to choosing and living in a residential care facility.
American Health Care Association
1201 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-4444
www.ahca.org
Largest federation of residential care facilities. Does have information for consumers.
Assisted Living Federation of America
11200 Waples Mill Road, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-8100
www.alfa.org
Represents for profit and non-profit providers of assisted living and other forms of housing and services. Does have information and checklist for consumers.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
202-783-2242
www.aahsa.org
National organization representing not-for-profit homes and services for the elderly. Does have information for consumers.
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (sponsored by AAHSA)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
202-783-7286
www.ccaconline.org
Is the only organization that provides accreditation to CCRCs. Does provide information for consumers.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21207-5187
1-800-633-4227 (Medicare Hotline)
www.medicare.gov/Nhcompare/home.asp
Publish and will mail free handbook Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. Website is a National directory of every Medicare and Medicaid certified home.
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living
2342 Oak Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-533-8121
www.ccal.org
CCAL is "the only National consumer advocacy organization dedicated solely to the needs, rights and protections of assisted living consumers."
Guide to Retirement Living
9302 Lee Highway, Suite 750
Fairfax, VA 22031
800-394-9990
www.retirement-living.com
Free magazine that lists all the facilities in the Washington Metro Area. Also has articles on housing and related issues.
National Aging Information Center
Administration on Aging
330 Independence Avenue, SW - Room 4656
Washington, DC 20201
202-619-7501
www.aoa.gov/NAIC/Notes/nursinghomes.html
This website has links to many other sites for information on all aspects of residential care.
National Citizens' Coalition of Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036
202-332-2275
www.nccnhr.org
Advocacy organization for quality nursing home care.
Further Resources on Residential Care