In part one of this article (click here to read it), we discussed the growing numbers of elderly population requiring long term care. We realize that there are challenges and difficulties that you as a case manager face in helping families decide how, when and where to transition an elderly loved one. In this article

It is estimated that 70% of people that are turning 65 will require long term care for an average of 3 years with one of those years being in a nursing facility.¹ Individuals age 85 and older represent the fastest growing segment of population currently and in the future.² In 2012, there was an estimated

The Central Valley area in California has 131 nursing homes, and 64 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of top rated nursing

The Napa-Sonoma area has 36 nursing homes, and 12 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of top rated nursing homes in the

The Bakersfield, California metropolitan area has 15 nursing homes, and 3 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of top rated nursing homes

The Central Coast area has 62 nursing homes, and 30 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of top rated nursing homes in

The Los Angeles metropolitan area has 465 nursing homes, and 133 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and results of health inspections. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. Examples of top rated

Every stage in life comes with change to some degree, and retirement isn’t an exception. Not every change is bad, and being prepared can ease the stress of even unwanted changes. Nursing homes are intended for those who don’t need to be in a hospital, but require more care than can be given at home.

There are 20 nursing homes in the Palm Bay – Melbourne metropolitan area, and nine got an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of

Out of the 44 nursing homes in the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area, 16 received an overall rating of five stars by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are some examples of the top rated nursing homes. The rating measures nurse staffing, medical quality of care, and health inspections. Examples of top rated nursing