How Do I Choose an Assisted Living Community?

To choose an appropriate assisted living community for you or a loved one, please take one or more of the following steps:

• Click on How to Find an Assisted Living Community.
• Call ALFA at 703.691.8100 for a listing of residences in your state, or visit ALFA at www.alfa.org.
• Call the national Eldercare locator service at 800.677.1116. Calls are accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Contact your local area agency on aging. These agencies are generally listed in the blue pages of your phone directory.
• Check your library for directories of assisted living communities and retirement facilities.

• Assisted Living Facts
• Who Needs Assited Living?
• Types of Communities
• How is Assisted Living Regulated?
• What Types of Services are Offered?
• What About the Costs?
• How Do I Choose an Assisted Living Community?
• What Levels of Services are Available?
• Who Pays the Bills?
• What About Alzheimer's Care?
• Assisted Living Checklist