Repair the Care

Here are some resources to help you choose a nursing home and find out how you can help increase nursing home safety:

The California Nursing Home Search

[http://www.calnhs.org]

This is a free web site service for California seniors, caregivers, family members, providers, and consumers. It provides comprehensive information about the quality of nursing and intermediate care facilities in the state, alternatives to nursing home care, and advice on choosing the right nursing home.

Nursing Home Compare

[http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp]

At this site, you can see the most current government survey for any particular facility by accessing their web site database at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

[http://www.canhr.org]

This site offers helpful information on choosing a nursing home, filing a complaint, Medi-Cal eligibility, and more.

The California Department on Aging

[http://www.aging.ca.gov/]

This site connects you with the states ombudsman's office which you may also contact at 1-800-510-2020. The site also provides links to helpful resources for seniors and family members.

The Federal Administration on Aging

[http://www.aoa.gov/]

This site has an elder care locator services (1-800-677-1116), and an elders and family page with helpful links and information.

Crisis Alert!

Pleasant Care facilities with a history of violations and substandard care have been auctioned off to new owners with no known experience operating nursing homes. Within days of taking possession, many of the new owners are taking away healthcare from their employees and have canceled union contracts. This action alone threatens the retention of an experienced workforce that is needed now more than ever.

Thousands of residents in these homes are now at risk due to the inexperience of these new owners and the reckless decisions they’re making. We are calling on the new ownership to improve conditions in the facilities and work with caregivers to ensure they have the tools they need to provide quality care for residents.

RepairtheCare.org is designed to inform the community about problems at Southern California nursing homes. It is totally independent of any nursing home management and is sponsored by Repair the Care, a coalition of SEIU – United Long-Term Care Workers' Union, its nursing home members, senior advocacy groups, and community leaders.

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Repair the Care Coalition
2515 Beverly Blvd.| Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: (888) 275-6995