If You Think You Need a Nursing Home, Preplacement Packet

Contains:
- "A Consumer’s Guide to Financial Considerations & Medi–Cal Eligibility" (Updated June 2022)
- Facility List
- Select Nursing Home Fact Sheets, including "Making Care Plans Work"

A Consumer’s Guide to Financial Considerations and Medi-Cal Eligibility (2022)

The guide outlines Medi-Cal eligibility requirements and discusses the protection of assets, such as the home and other items, when a spouse enters a nursing home.
Bulk Prices Available.
*Printed copies available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Free Download (pdf) Also available in Spanish (pdf)

New Medi-Cal Recovery Laws Effective January 1, 2017

This booklet outlines the applicable rules of the Medi-Cal Recovery laws before and after January 1, 2017. It has been revised to provide additional information on the new Medi-Cal recovery laws effective for individuals who die on or after January 1, 2017.
Free Download (pdf) Also available in Spanish (pdf) Chinese (pdf) Korean (pdf) Japanese (pdf) and Vietnamese (pdf)

Senior Scams Alert - Financial Protection Guide for Seniors (2019)

"Senior Scams Alert - Financial Protection Guide for Seniors" (2019)
Learn the most common financial scams targeting seniors and what you can do if you think you've been victimized.
Free Download (pdf) (2018) Also available in Spanish (pdf) (2018)

Elder Financial Abuse Restitution Guide - How To Get Your Money Back (2018)

Although restitution is not always possible, this booklet helps victims of financial abuse navigate the system to seek opportunities for restitution.
Free Download (pdf) Also available in Chinese (pdf) (2015) Spanish (pdf)

Toxic Medicine: What You Should Know to Fight the Misuse of Psychoactive Drugs in Nursing Homes

This fact sheet covers the basics regarding psychoactive drugs in nursing homes, from a description of their uses and side effects to an examination of the applicable laws. Click here to read more...

A Small Claims Guide for RCFE Residents with CD (2009)

This guide is designed to assist RCFE (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) residents in protecting their rights, helping them resolve violations of their rights and, if applicable, receiving compensation for an RCFE’s bad conduct through small claims court.
Bulk Prices Available.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Is One Right for You?

Free Download (pdf)
This consumer’s guide provides essential information to make informed decisions on whether a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is right for you. It includes a personal questionnaire, Points to Consider for CCRC Consumers, to aid you in your decision.

Organizing Family Councils in Long Term Care Facilities (2009)

Includes guidelines, relevant law and sample forms.

Organizing Family Councils Video (2003)

 You can  watch the entire video on our website HERE - the link will open in new browser tab.

For more information you can read our Family Councils Fact Sheet and follow the links in it. 

The Reverse Mortgage: Financial Lifeline or Financial Trap?

For many seniors, getting a reverse mortgage will be the last major financial decision they’ll ever make. Reverse mortgages are not suitable for everyone or for every situation. If you are considering a reverse mortgage, make sure it is 100% suitable and you are 100% comfortable with your decision before going forward. The information and resources listed in this pamphlet are designed to help you make sure that you have made the right decision for your future.

Free Download (PDF) Also available in Spanish (PDF)

Your Right to Leave

A guide to the rights of long term care consumers to be free from forced placement.
Free Download (PDF)

Visitation Guide for California Long Term Care Facilities and Hospitals

A guide to visitation rights in California health and long term care facilities.
Free Download (PDF)