Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care is a broad-based term used to describe the many facilities and services that specialize in at-home and residential care. Long-term care providers offer various options to fulfill the care needs of older citizens and individuals with chronic conditions, diseases or disabilities.

There are 5 types of licensed care services and facilities, listed below. Click on the links for more information about each type.

• Home Care and Community Based Care Services



• Adult Day Care Centers



• Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)



• Assisted Living Facilities



• Nursing Homes

When dealing with issues of long-term care, some individuals also choose to use the services of a Geriatric Care Manager.

For more information on long-term care options, visit our Publications page and look under the subject headings listed above, or under "Long-Term Care". You can also contact us for more information or assistance.

Have Concerns About A Long-Term Care Service Provider?

VDA staff can also put you in touch with your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps people with specific concerns about long-term care service providers find solutions in a confidential manner.