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For more information on nursing home abuse, visit the sites we’ve compiled below.
National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) was formed because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes. NCCNHR provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy development and models and strategies to improve care and life for residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities.
Medicare Nursing Home Compare Website This site provides visitors with information relating to Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit.
Mississippi Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification The Division of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification is the Mississippi regulatory agency responsible for licensing hospitals, nursing homes, personal care homes, home health agencies, ambulatory surgical facilities, birthing centers, abortion facilities, and hospices in the state. The division also certifies health care facilities for participation in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification The Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification is responsible for licensing and regulating West Virginia’s health facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The website also includes a database of all West Virginia health facilities.
Coalition to Protect America’s Elders The Coalition works closely with our nation's most prominent elder organizations and other advocacy groups to create public awareness of the conditions that exist in our nation's nursing homes and propose effective solutions for improving the quality of nursing home care.
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