Online Resources

On This Page:

• Member Resources
• Consumer Resources
• Medicaid Resources

Member Resources

References and Other Tools:

•   Acronym List
•   Administrator Certification Change of Address: If you need to change the address on your NC Adult Care Home Administrator Certification, contact Warren Wilson at the Adult Care Licensure Section, Division of Health Service Regulation at NC DHHS: warren.wilson@dhhs.nc.gov
•   Administrator Certification Renewal: If you need to renew your NC Adult Care Home Administrator Certification, contact the Adult Care Licensure Section, Division of Health Service Regulation at NC DHHS:
  NC Department of Health and Human Services
  Adult Care Licensure Section
  2708 Mail Service Center
  Raleigh, NC 27699-2708
•   ACH/PCS Reimbursement Rates
•   NC Licensed Care Facilities Disaster Plan Portal. You must have an NCID account to access the portal. You can register for a free NCID account online.
•   How to Post a Job Opening in the NCALA Career Center

NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation has released its Medication Management Survey and Quality Assurance Documents. You can download them here:

•   Guidelines for the Development of Medication Administration Policies and Procedures
•   Medication Management Quality Assurance Checklist
•   Medication Administration Observation Worksheet
•   Medication Administration Record (MAR) Inspection Worksheet
•   Medication Storage Inspection Worksheet

 

Links to Other Web Resources

• AALNA: American Assisted Living Nurses Association
• Argentum: Expanding Senior Living
• Alzheimer’s Association National Web Site
• Alzheimer’s Resource: Teepa Snow is a dementia expert who trains and consults for healthcare professionals and families privately.
• Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
• Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
• Hospice
  • Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
  • Duke HomeCare & Hospice
  • Hospice of the Piedmont
  • Transitions LifeCare
• Medication Administration Pocket Guide
• National Center for Assisted Living
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• National Institute on Aging
• North Carolina Government Links
  • North Carolina General Assembly
  • NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
    • NC MUST
    • NC Tracks
    • Adult Care Home Rules (7+ beds): Subchapter 13F—Licensing of Homes For the Aged and Infirm
    • Family Care Home Rules (2–6 beds): Subchapter 13G—Licensing of Homes For the Aged and Infirm (for Family Care Homes)
    • Applicable General Statutes: Chapter 131D, Inspection and Licensing of Facilities
    • Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
    • Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)
      • Certificate of Need
      • DHSR Table of Contents
      • DHSR, Adult Care Licensure Section, Frequently Asked Questions (Rules Interpretations)
      • NC DHSR ACLS Star Rating Certificate Program Web site
      • DHSR Administrator Certification Information
      • DHSR Licensed Facilities Lists
      • State Rules Exam schedules, locations, and the registration form on the DHSR Web site.
      • DHSR Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section
      • DHSR Food Service Orientation Manual
      • Adult Care Home Violations and Penalties
• UNC Center for Aging and Health
• US Government Links
  • Medicare.gov - The Official US Government Site for People with Medicare
  • Social Security Online
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Consumer Resources

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• AARP
  • Assisted Living Facility Evaluation Checklist For Consumers
• Acronym List
• Argentum: Expanding Senior Living
  • Guide to Choosing an Assisted Living Residence (PDF, 142 KB)
• Alzheimer’s Links
  • Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
  • Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • Alzheimer’s Resource: Teepa Snow is a dementia expert who trains and consults for healthcare professionals and families privately.
  • AlzheimerSupport.com—Look through more than 45,000 facilities that provide dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
  • The Differences Between Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s
  • Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s
  • Excellent Resource on Vascular Dementia
  • Communication Skills
• AssistedLiving.org—Research and Insight for Consumers
• Benefits CheckUp—Answer some questions to find benefit programs that can help you pay for medications, healthcare, food, utilities, and more.
• Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
• DHSR Facility Listing
• Drug and Alcohol Rehab – Rehab Spot
• Drug & Alcohol Rehab Resources for Seniors
• Eldercare Locator—A public service of the US Administration on Aging, connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.
• Family Caregiving and Homecare Links
  • Family Caregiver Alliance
  • National Alliance for Caregiving
  • National Family Caregivers Association
  • HOMECARE Online
• healthfinder® - your guide to reliable health information
• Hospice
  • Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
  • Duke HomeCare & Hospice
  • Hospice of the Piedmont
  • Transitions LifeCare
• Housing & Mortgages for Seniors Guide: Guide to help seniors understand their options and precautions they should take.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (a division of the US Dept of Health & Human Services)
• The Official US Government Site for People with Medicare
• Medicare Enrollment: Who, When, and How to Enroll
• Medicare Supplement Insurance Information and Help
• Medicare Part D Information and Help
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)
• New LifeStyles
• North Carolina Drug Card is a FREE statewide discount prescription assistance program. North Carolina residents can download a FREE card and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.northcarolinadrugcard.com
• North Carolina Government Links
  • North Carolina General Assembly
  • NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
    • North Carolina Adult Care Home Rules and Regulations
    • Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
    • Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)
      • DHSR Table of Contents
      • NC DHSR ACLS Star Rating Certificate Program Web site
      • Adult Care Home Violations and Penalties
    • NC Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits (formerly DMA)
• North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees’ Association: The largest statewide organization that works exclusively for the benefits of state and local government retirees.
• Paying for Senior Care—Resource Locator
• Phillips CarePartners Mobile app, available on iTunes and Google Play Store
• Resources for Seniors
• RetirementHomes.com, your guide to retirement living!
• Seniorly: Is Your Loved One Ready for Senior Housing?
• Seniorly: Finding the Right Assisted Living Situation for A Family Member
• Seniorly: How to Manage the Finances of an Aging Parent
• US Government Links
  • aging.gov – One-Stop Online Resource for Seniors
  • HHS.gov – US Department of Health & Human Services – Long-Term Care Page
  • Medicare.gov - The Official US Government Site for People with Medicare
  • Social Security Online
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
• When a Loved One Needs Care: Navigating the Long-Term Care System

Medicaid Resources

•   ACH/PCS Reimbursement Rates
• NC Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits
  • Medicaid Bulletins
  • Liberty Healthcare Corporation of North Carolina
  • FL2 and PCS Forms
  • NC Medicaid National Provider Identifier (NPI) Information
  • RSVP (formerly PASRR)
    • RSVP Application
    • RSVP Fact Sheet
    • RSVP FAQ
• US Government Links
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services