Facility Star Rating System:
NEW! http://ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/acls/star/search.asp

Durham Council for senior Citizens:
www.councilseniorcitizens.org

Senior Pharmassist:
www.seniorpharmassist.org

seniorDECISION First nationwide Ratings & Reviews for Senior Care & Housing
http://www.seniordecision.com/

National Clearing House for Long Term Care
http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/index.aspx

Does my loved one need long term care?
http://www.fullcirclecare.org/ltcontinuum/welcome.html

Rules and Regulations for Adult Care Homes
www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dhsr/testrules.htm

Consumer Guides to selecting a Nursing Home
http://www.nccnhr.org/public/50_156_455.cfm
http://www.medicare.gov/

Checklist for selecting a nursing home
i.nursegroups.com/nursing-article/guide-choosing-right-nursing-home.html

Aging Services
http://www.tjaaa.org

Resident's Bill of Rights
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/rights.htm

Compliance record of nursing homes
http://medicare.gov

Ombudsman Program
http://www.tjaaa.org/aboutus/tjaaa/ombudsmen.html
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/ombud.htm

Advocacy:   Friends of Residents in Long Term Care http://www.forltc.org/ AARP http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/longterm/ Resident’s Bill of Rights http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/olderadults/index.htm Consumer Information http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/olderadults/index.htm