Resources

Family Resources

At Ranchwood, the health and well-being of you or your loved-one is our main concern. To better meet your needs, we have compiled a list of resources designed to provide you with valuable information on selecting the best care facility and working toward your health or rehabilitation goals.
In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most influenza activity in the United States occurs from the first week of October through the third week in May. The CDC also recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive an annual flu vaccine, with September & October being the optimal months. While the vaccine is important for nursing home residents, it is equally as important for individuals who interact with those residents -healthcare workers, volunteers, & family members. For more information, visit this weblink:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2023-2024.htm

Additional Resources:

American Stroke Association

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Injury Network of Dallas

Arthritis Foundation

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

National Parkinson’s Foundation

National Spinal Cord Association

Alzheimer’s Information:

alz.org

Online information service to help with the care and planning of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Disease Prevention Information:

cdc.gov

What you should know and consumer updates on disease and prevention.

Hospice Information:

chapinc.org

Community health accreditation program for home health care and hospice services.

NHPCO.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization provides educational information about care at the end of life.

Making the Health Care Decision:

thecarecommunity.com

This site is a valuable resource for families who need help in choosing placement with assisted living, home health, hospice or traditional long-term skilled nursing care.

Medicare Information:

medicare.gov

Medicare questions, rates and Nursing Home and Home Health Care Compare.

Medicaid Information:

Cms.hhs.gov/Medicaid/eligibility

This link helps identify eligibility and coverage.

Ahcancal.org

American Health Care Association provides information about skilled nursing and assisted living providers, state affiliations and resources for consumers.

Provider Information:

ahcancal.org

Information about providers, state affiliations and resources for consumers.

The Oley Foundation:

oley.org

The Oley Foundation provides information and support to home parenteral (I.V.) and enteral (tube feeding) nutrition patients to help them live fuller lives. Click here for patient, family and clinician resources.