Resources for public
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Consumer Guide to Life Plan Communities: Quality and Financial Viability
Informative guide for individuals and families who are selecting a life plan community (LPC) or continuing care retirement community (CCRC).
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Five ways to be your own best advocate
CARF Connection blog article on how you can impact your health literacy.
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Choosing Services — brochure in English
Brochure about how to choose the right provider for you or your loved ones.
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Guide to Selecting an Assisted Living Community
This guide provides questions you can ask before making a decision.
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Choosing Services — brochure in Spanish (en Español)
Folleto sobre cómo elegir el proveedor adecuado para usted o sus seres queridos.
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Choosing Services — brochure in French (en Français)
Brochure expliquant comment choisir le bon fournisseur pour vous ou vos proches.
Other useful links
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Find a provider
Use our provider search to find care for yourself or a loved one to ensure that the provider will meet your unique needs and deliver services of the highest caliber.
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Resolving issues with a provider and providing feedback to CARF
Information on how to resolve concerns about a provider’s services and a feedback form to submit compliments or complaints about a provider to us.
Suicide — a global public health issue
Go to our suicide prevention page for resources and to learn about CARF’s involvement in bringing awareness to the issue.