Where can I turn for more information on assisted living?
The Massachusetts Senior Care Association is the state’s oldest and largest long term care provider organization representing more than 550 skilled nursing centers, assisted living residences and continuing care retirement communities. They can be reached by calling (617) 558-0202; sending an email to info@massseniorcare.org; or visiting their web site at http://masslongtermcare.org. Massachusetts Senior Care also produces a very good list of questions you may want to ask when considering an assisted living community. This document can be found at http://masslongtermcare.org/downloads/consumer_guideALR.pdf. Local Elder Affairs agency or Council on Aging may also be good sources of advice. In Massachusetts, you can also contact the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) at (617) 727-7750. EOEA is the state agency responsible for credentialing assisted living residences. Another good resource is the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass ALFA). They can be reached a
