Services

The non-profit National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization allows users to search for hospices or palliative care near them, sorted by distance. Information for each facility includes contact information, referral contacts, areas served, site-specific information (like the number of beds), program information, and palliative care program information.

This free tool, created by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, lets users find nearby hospices and compare different facilities based on the quality of care provided. The tool provides 5-star quality ratings for pain management, patient care, and more, and also shows you how each hospice’s statistics compare to the national average. Profiles include contact information and ownership.

AgingCare.com lets you explore a variety of in-home care and hospice agencies close to you, no registration required. Each provider comes with customer ratings and reviews, as well as a list of offered services. Users can also submit their contact information to inquire about pay rates and availability. AgingCare.com also offers free consultations with its Care Advisors to help compare facilities or get more information.

Community Resource Provider is a search service provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, but is free to use for anyone looking for assisted living, nursing homes, hospice, in-home care, adult day care, resources for caregivers, and more. It allows for advanced search options, like language or specialized care options, and no personal information is ever required to use the site. Results are sorted by location, and most descriptions provide detailed lists of services provided, on-site services, accepted payment methods, amenities, and more.

Caring.com is an easy-to-use search tool to help older adults and their caregivers find assisted living, nursing homes, hospice care, adult day care, memory care, and more. Users specify what type of care they’re searching for and in what location, and Caring sorts results by either distance or user rating and reviews. Each facility description typically includes reviews, photos, features (such as dining options or health services), a general description provided by the facility, specific location, and links to surrounding facilities, as well as basic contact information. The site provides free referrals for consumers for more detailed information, such as payment options or scheduling a tour.