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 Racine Monroe at the Adult Care Licensure Section, Division of Health Service Regulation at NC DHHS: Racine.Y.Monroe@dhhs.nc.gov
- Administrator Certification Renewal
- PCS Reimbursement Rates
- 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 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
Plan Your Lifespan: Are you prepared to turn 80, 90, or 100?
- AARP
- Acronym List
- Argentum: Expanding Senior Living
- Alzheimer’s Links
- Dementia Alliance of North CarolinaAlzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina ChapterAlzheimer’s AssociationAlzheimer’s Resource: Teepa Snow is a dementia expert who trains and consults for healthcare professionals and families privately.The Differences Between Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’sClinical Stages of Alzheimer’s
- 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
- 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 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
Medicaid Resources
- PCS Reimbursement Rates
- NC Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits
- US Government Links