Compare Senior Care Options with FindtheBest

Senior care planning quickly becomes a complicated process.  The first step is to determine if a senior is covered by Medicare or Medicaid health insurance, the programs for all American seniors.  Why are there two different programs? Because Medicaid is for very low-income seniors and has funding from both the federal government and each state government which means each state has the freedom to fashion the program as they would like.

This means you must find the Medicaid eligibility requirements in the state where the senior lives.  Then the planning can begin, as Medicaid will pay ongoing senior care services in facilities and programs approved by Medicaid.  All other seniors must choose between nursing home care, senior home care or assisted living communities.

Caregiverlist has partnered with FindtheBest.com to provide easy-to-use comparison tools for seniors to determine the right care choice based on quality standards and costs.

Caregiverlist's Senior Care Guide

Step 1:  Identify the Senior's Financial Resources

Step 2:  Determine Medicare and Medicaid Qualifications

Compare Nursing Home Costs and Ratings

Compare Home Health Agencies (must be referred by a Medical Doctor to these Medicare Agencies)

Compare Hospitals

Compare Veteran’s Administration Hospitals

Compare Medicare Suppliers

Compare Medicare Plans

Compare Medicare Providers 

Learn about senior care options before you need them, as this will make the process smoother when a medical emergency does occur.  Make sure your family members understand the coverages provided by Medicare and Medicaid and know your preferred care option.

Request rates and services of quality senior home care agencies and assisted living communities near you.