Caregiver Resources

Federal rules protect resident and family groups in nursing homes. Learn how councils can raise recurring concerns, request responses, and improve accountability.

After a nursing-home move, hospitalization, or death, families may be owed prepaid charges, deposits, or personal funds. Learn the federal refund rules and what to request.

A nursing-home discharge notice should state the reason, date, destination, appeal rights, and ombudsman contact. Learn how families can review the federal requirements.

If assisted living says a resident’s behavior is too difficult, ask what happened, what changed, what interventions were tried, and what state-specific move-out process applies.

Dialysis transportation from assisted living is not automatic. Learn how to verify scheduling, mobility needs, payment, Medicaid NEMT, backup rides, and care coordination.

Many people using supplemental oxygen can live in assisted living. Learn what to verify about equipment, fire safety, staffing, backup power, and outside clinical support.

Food allergies and prescribed diets require more than a good menu. Ask how assisted living flags restrictions, prevents errors, handles emergencies, and supports special diets.

Incontinence care can include toileting, clothing help, overnight checks, hygiene, skin care, laundry, and supplies. Learn what assisted-living families should ask about services and fees.

Some assisted-living communities can support two-person transfers and others cannot. Learn what families should verify about licensing, staffing, equipment, pricing, and move-out limits.

A resident may receive outside Medicare home-health services in assisted living when eligibility and facility requirements are met. Learn how responsibilities should be divided.