State &
National Agency Links
State Agencies
Find
your local ombudsman
The California State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program investigates and
attempts to resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents
in long-term care facilities.
The California
Department of Aging
Administers a broad range of home- and community-based services throughout
California.
California Department
of Developmental Services (DDS)
The agency through which the State of California provides services
and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
California Department
of Health Services (DHS)
Performs all formal inspection of nursing homes. Has oversight of all
nursing homes in California.
The California
Department of Managed Health Care
Helps Californians resolve problems with their HMO as well as ensure a
better, more solvent and stable managed health care system.
California Office
of the Attorney General
Department of
Social Services Community Care Licensing
Allows you to search
for several different types of care facilities, including
RCFEs.
The
Office of the Patient Advocate
Works to ensure a viable and strong managed health care system
so Californian's receive quality health care and aggressive disease
prevention.
The
State Bar of California website.
National Agencies
The Administration
on Aging
Providing home and community-based services to millions of older
persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.
Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS)
Federal agency responsible for the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
CMS Home Health Compare Database: Compare
the quality of home health agencies from state to state.
The Eldercare
Locator
A national toll-free directory assistance public service that
helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the United
States.
FirstGov for Seniors
helps users access all government sites that provide services for senior
citizens.
The National Citizens'
Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
Provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and
legislative policy for nursing homes.
The
National Consumer Law Center Seniors Initiative
Works to improve the quality and accessibility of legal assistance for
vulnerable older Americans with consumer problems.
nhadvocates.org
A listing of independent nursing home advocacy groups by State.
Social Security Online
The official website of The National Social Security Administration.
U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services
The principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help
themselves.
U.S. Department
of Veteran's Affairs
A range of services for veterans, survivors and family members.
Veterans
Health Administration (VHA)
Provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative
care to its customers.
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