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Missouri Coalition for Quality Care
P.O. Box 7165
Jefferson City, MO 65102
1-888-262-5644
 Email to: info@mcqc.com


Links

  • www.MatchNursingHomes.org - This site allows visitors to find and compare more than 15,000 Medicare-certified nursing homes across the United States. The information is collected and organized at the state, city, and individual nursing home levels.
     
  • http://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/index.php - This site provides information concerning adult abuse, neglect, exploitation and the adult abuse hotline procedures.
     
  • www.aoa.gov - US Administration of Aging. This is a Federal website that provides information on elder care issues. Has information on Social Security, Medicare, health issues and other information concerning senior citizens.
     
  • www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/homes: Missouri Veterans Homes: This site will provide information on the Veterans Homes in the State of Missouri. Information on where they are located and admission policies.
     
  • http://www.cms.gov/CertificationandComplianc/13_FSQRS.asp Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which you may want to ask questions.
     
  • Nursing Home Compare  Welcome to Nursing Home Compare. This tool has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.
     
  • www.moaging.com/legalhelp - The Missouri Area Agencies on Aging has a website to assist Senior Citizens with legal assistance. The website will provide answers to basic  legal questions and provide you with who to contact concerning more difficult questions. They also have a brochure that is available. So please check out this website and brochure.
         Mo Seniors Helpline Brochure
     
  • http://www.insureuonline.org/ The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) presents Insure U — Get Smart About Insurance.
     
  • www.modestneeds.org an internet based assistance program
     
  • www.carehomesguide.com and www.comparecarehomes.com This website gives a comparison of nursing homes in the United Kingdom. This includes England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.
     
  • www.LTCfocUS.org: This is a new long term care research and policy website sponsored by the National Institute for Aging. You can use this site to gather information about States, Counties and individual nursing homes. Site is a good resource if looking for information concerning nursing homes in your State and/or county.
     
  • http://www.nursinghomemonitors.org/: This is a nationwide organization devoted to improving conditions in nursing homes and working to ensure that the residents of these homes received the care and treatment that they are entitled.
     
  • www.lifya.com: This website will assist you in finding and comparing nursing homes anywhere in the United States. You can search by zip code or city.
     
  • www.kabc.org: Kansas Advocates for Better Care: KABC is an advocacy organization in the State of Kansas. Their goal is to insure that senior citizens receive the quality care they are entitled. This site will assist you with issue and questions you may have about elder care in the State of Kansas. 
     
  • http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/About/Initiatives/Join_Us_Campaign.aspx 

    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
    Although elder abuse was first recognized in the U.S. in the late 1970's, it remains in the shadows of the public consciousness. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to focus much needed international attention on the problem. Every community that participates will intensify the message that "our elders deserve better."
     
  • www.211missouri.org: This website is sponsored by the Missouri United Way. It provides information on a new resource number you can call to find services in your area of the State of Missouri. An example is finding a food pantry in your area. If you have a child with a learning impairment they assist you in finding help. You lose power during a heat wave or need temporary shelter. A frightened spouse seeks a safe haven. You need counseling for a troubled teenager. Day care information. A senior adult wants to volunteer or seek services. You are looking for employment or a way out of debt. All you need to call is 2-1-1.
  • http://www.ncal.org - This site provides the regulations for Assisted Living Facilities in all 50 States.   http://www.ncal.org/about/2009_reg_review.pdf
  • www.grannynet.co.uk: Granny Net is a website for grandparents, offering useful tips and support for grandparents. The site is for Great Britain but the information is useful for grandparents everywhere.

  • http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/ This website will assist you in finding a nursing home. You can search by name of nursing home or do a search by zip code to find a facility. The listing will also show you the governments rating of the nursing home. It is based on a 5 star rating, with 1 star being poor and 5 stars being outstanding.

  • 2007 Boone County Services for Seniors Directory http://seniornetwork.missouri.org/dir/  The Senior Network has published this directory in an attempt to share information about senior services and resources available in Boone County. Resources included in this directory have been contacted for accuracy; however, the Senior Network does not accept responsibility for errors, omissions, or quality of services provided by the agencies, organizations, or businesses listed in this directory.
  • http://www.memberofthefamily.net/  Member of the Family provides information about 16,000 Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the United States, including easy-to-understand reports based on recent government surveys. We also compile a National Watch List of homes recently cited for violations or that have had substantiated complaints made against them. Additionally we maintain an Honor Roll of facilities found to be deficiency-free.
  • Advocates for Seniors - www.advocatesforseniors.org The website of the Vivian J. Roller Family Endowment which is part of MCQC. Grants awarded from the Endowment are administered through MCQC for eldercare related education and outreach projects.
  • Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.com The National Alzheimer's Association website has information on the disease, Quality Care Initiatives and links to all the Chapters in the USA.
  • Area Agency on Aging - www.moaging.com The role of the Area Agency on Aging is to plan, coordinate and advocate for the development of a comprehensive service delivery system to meet short and long-term needs of older persons within the service area. This site will provide services available for older adults.
  • Assisted Living Directory - www.assisted-living-directory.com:  This site will help you locate an assisted living facility in every State in the US. A brief description of the facility is included and contact information.
  • www.assistedlivingconsumers.org - Assisted Living Consumers Association (ALCA). This not for profit organization provides news and information for both consumers and professionals, including consumer advice and summaries of each state's assisted living rules.
  • Care Homes Guide - www.carehomesguide.com: This is a website from Great Britain. It is a definitive easy to use guide solely aimed at care homes throughout the United Kingdom. It provides information on residential, nursing or retirement homes in the United Kingdom. This will give you a look into what care for senior citizens is like in Great Britain.
  • Care Pathways - www.carepathways.com - Created and maintained by RNs dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information and creditable services. On-line access to extensive care facilities database and personal care, mobility, safety, and comfort products.
  • Division of Health and Senior Services - www.dhss.mo.gov This site has information concerning the Division of Health and Senior Services in Missouri. It includes information on senior issues, services available to senior citizens, pending legislation concerning seniors, listing of the Area Agencies on Aging offices, birth, death and divorce information and other information that will assist senior citizens in Missouri.
  • www.dhss.mo.gov/nursinghomes/careoptions.html: MCO Programs offers information to Missouri Citizens about making choices regarding the variety of care options available to them.
     
  • Elder Care - www.eldercare.gov This is a federal government website that will assist you in finding services in your area. It also provides information on eldercare services, issues and tips on what to look for when considering elder care services.
  • Elder Justice Coalition - www.elderjusticecoalition.com This is an organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the tragedy or of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. This is a national organization that actively works for the care of the elderly. Please check their website for more information.
  • Federal Eldercare Information - www.eldercare.gov This is a federal government website that will assist you in finding services in your area. It also provides information on eldercare services, issues and tips on what to look for when considering elder care services.
  • Health Finder - www.healthfinder.gov. This website provides information on health services throughout the USA. They have periodic news and health updates.
  • Independant Living Centers - www.mosilc.org/CIL.htm www.mosilc.org./CIL.htm This website site lists information on all Independant Living Centers or organizations working with Independant Living Centers within the USA. Simply click on the State you are interested in and it will list those centers/organizations in that State.
  • Independent Senior Living - This site provides a wealth of senior living options for an easy, comfortable lifestyle. Right at home!
  • International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse - www.inpea.com This website is the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. They sponsor the World Elder Abuse Day. Site provides information on issues concerning elder abuse and organizations dedicated to preventing elder abuse throughout the world. 
  • Kentucky Nursing Homes - www.KyNursingHomeRorm.org: This site concerns the nursing home issues in the State of Kentucky. Site offers information concerning nursing homes in Kentucky, helpful information and articles concerning nursing homes.
  • Medicare - www.medicare.gov: This is the Federal website on the medicare program.
    It contains information concerning Part D of medicare. They do have a
    toll free number 1-800-633-4227.
  • Medicaid Information - www.medicaid.big.com Federal website concerning the Medicaid program
  • www.midwestspecialneedstrust.org - Midwest Special Needs Trust. This website will give you information to family members on how to establish a trust that does not jeopardize SSI, Medicaid or other benefits and are not subject to Medicaid payback requirements.
  • Missouri Medicaid Program - www.dss.mo.gov/dms: This website will answers questions on how the Missouri Medicaid program and Medicare Part D will work together. There is a toll free number that you can call 1-800-392-2161.
  • Missouri Medicaid Information - www.dss.mo.gov/dms/providers/pages/provtips.htm Visit this site for some tips about medicaid.
  • Missouri Rx Program - www.dss.missouri.gov/dms/pharmacy/mo_rx.htm This website contains information on the Missouri Rx program. How to apply and the benefits of the program. Missouri Rx has a toll free number you may call:
    1-800-375-1406
  • Missouri Senior Report - www.missouriseniorreport.org This report contains demographic information concerning senior citizens in Missouri. This website ranks the counties in Missouri on their services for senior citizens.
  • Missouri Veteran's Administration - www.mvc.state.mo.us: This website concerns the Veteran's Administration in Missouri. The site lists the VA offices throughout the State and how to contact them. It also contains information on programs available to veterans. You may call toll free at 1-866-838-4636.
  • Missouri Veteran's Administration (Nursing Home Facilities) - www.mvc.dps.mo.gov This website provides information for Veterans in need of nursing care. There are 7 VA nursing facilities in Missouri with 1,350 beds. The website provides more information on the nursing homes. You may also call 1-573-751-3779 for information.
  • http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C100-199/1730000091.HTM - The link above provides information on how those 65 and older, and are a Missouri resident shall be awarded a scholarship to a state educational institution.  This would allow a Missouri resident who is 65 and older to attend a college course for as little as 25 dollars. Read more by clicking the link above.
  • NAMI - www.NAMI.org  NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.
  • NCCNHR - http://www.nccnhr.org/static_pages/memex/Missouri.cfm - is a site with some great information on Long-Term Care. The link above takes you directly to a page that lists some resources for Missouri.
  • Pain Foundation - www.painfoundation.org: This is a non-profit organization representing patients with pain. Contains resources for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
  • Primaris - www.primaris.org Primaris, a non-profit health improvement organization.
  • Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov The Social Security Administration. You may call Toll Free at 1-800-772-1213 and for the deaf/hard of hearing a TTY number 1-800-325-0778.
  • Savvy Senior - www.savvysenior.org A nationally syndicated newspaper column that channels useful information and valuable resources for senior citizens and their families.
  • Texas Advocates for Nursing Homme Residents - www.TANHR.org Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents, an advocacy group for nursing home residents in the State of Texas. Website contains information concerning nursing homes in Texas.
  • Veteran's Administration - www.vba.va.gov This is the Veterans Administration website that outlines programs for Veterans. Follow the above link, then Click on benefits to pull up information concerning VA benefits for veterans and their widows.

    *     The V.A. also has a toll-free number for information: 1-800-827-1000.