Introduction

Assessing Need: Is Nursing Home Care the Best Alternative?

Basic Questions

• What Are Some Alternatives?
• Where Do I Begin?
• When Does a Person Need a Long-term Care Facility?
• What Kind of Long-term Care is Available?

The First Step in Finding the Right Long-term Care Facility

• Should I Visit All the Homes on My List?
• When Should I Visit a Home?
• Licenses and Certificates
• Physical Considerations
• Services
• Attitudes and Atmosphere
• Charges

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More Information

How Do I File a Complaint?

Illinois Department of Public Health Administrative Offices