Home Care Questions
Are you looking to hire an in-home professional caregiver and not sure where to start? The flier from The Senior Source offers questions to ask during the initial phone call with the agency.
Home Care Questions Read More »
Housing
Summary of Nursing Facility Visitation Updates 3.25.21
Now that the COVID-19 visitation rules at assisted living facilities have changed, how do I safely visit my loved one? This document from the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman offers tips for visitation success.
Summary of Nursing Facility Visitation Updates 3.25.21 Read More »
Find an Assisted Living Facility
Choosing an assisted living facility is an important decision. Your loved one’s health, safety, and happiness are vital. You also need to understand the costs and benefits. This helpful worksheet will walk you through the process of selecting the home that best meets your needs.
Find an Assisted Living Facility Read More »
Find a Nursing Home
Choosing an assisted living facility is an important decision. Your loved one’s health, safety, and happiness are vital. You also need to understand the costs and benefits. This helpful worksheet will walk you through the process of selecting the home that best meets your needs.
Find a Nursing Home Read More »
Nursing Home Compare Website
Choosing the right care facility for your loved-one is a stressful process. This link to the U.S. Medicare website helps you find and compare nursing homes, hospitals, and other elderly care facilities. It is searchable by your location and facility type and allows you to sort the facilities by their 5-star-scale ranking or proximity to
Nursing Home Compare Website Read More »
First Visit Guidance
This checklist offers advice for reuniting residents and families after the COVID -19 separation. It explains what to look for and questions to ask as you resume visits in a long-term care facility. It is a presentation of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Group.
First Visit Guidance Read More »
Tips for Families and Friends of Long-Term Care Residents
How do I visit my loved one safely during the pandemic? This link offers tips for family members with regards to COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. It includes: how vaccinations affect visitation; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance; governmental actions; and general tips. This is a website page of the National Consumer Voice
Tips for Families and Friends of Long-Term Care Residents Read More »
COVID-19 Nursing Home Data
How devistating has the pandemic been for nursing home residents? This link takes you to data regarding COVID-19 in nursing homes. It includes statistics for both residents and staff including percent vaccinated, confirmed cases, and deaths. It is compiled from the information reported by nursing homes to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and
COVID-19 Nursing Home Data Read More »
Nursing Facility FAQ
Navigating the ever-changing COVID government regulations and guidance is difficult for nursing facilities but vitally important for the health and safety of their residents. This document answers the facility’s frequently asked questions and provides resources to consult to assist in decision making. It is a presented and regularly updated by the Texas Health and Human
Nursing Facility FAQ Read More »
