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 he Adult Care Licensure Section, Division of Health Service Regulation at NC DHHS- 919-855-3765.
- Administrator Certification Renewal
- PCS Reimbursement Rates
- PCS 101 Providers Training- Acentra
- NC Emergency Management Risk Management 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 Department of Labor- Safety and Healthy Consultation Program- FREE
- ServSafe for Dietary Managers
- Adult Care Home Discharge Appeals
- Dementia Alliance of NC- Accepting the Challenge Dementia Training
- Alzheimer’s Association- Project ECHO
NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation has released its Medication Management Survey and Quality Assurance Documents. You can download them here:
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
- 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
Consumer Resources
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- AARP
- Acronym List
- Argentum: Expanding Senior Living
- Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter
- 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
- healthfinder® – your guide to reliable health information
- Hospice
- 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 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
- 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
- Resources for Seniors
- RetirementHomes.com, your guide to retirement living!
- Seniorly: Finding the Right Assisted Living Situation for A Family Member
- US Government Links
- When a Loved One Needs Care: Navigating the Long-Term Care System