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The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services, including Area Agencies on Aging. This is a government website.
NH CompareNursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. This is a government website.
Home Health Compare
Home Health Care includes skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide services. This is a government website.
Genworth Cost of Care
This website provides information on the cost of long-term care in every state. This is NOT a government website.
Assisted Living Data
The directory on this site allows for a search of residential facilities by Zip Code or State and does not require personal information. This is NOT a government website.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
SHIP programs provide volunteers to help consumers understand various types of insurance for older persons.  They are located in every state, and your local office can be found here.
State Insurance Divisions
This website contains a directory of the agencies responsible for insurance regulation in every state. This is NOT a government website.
Medicaid Offices
Medicaid.Gov has basic information on Medicaid programs in every state and links to state Medicaid websites. This is a government website.

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