Assisted Living developed to fill the gap between skilled nursing home placement and living independently in a house or apartment while relying on outside agencies and/or family members for some support. If you are living alone but are in need of more assistance from others, Assisted Living may be one of a number of viable alternatives to nursing home placement. Listed below are a few of the many possible sources for information which may help in arriving at an informed, reasoned decision regarding available alternatives. |  | ||
| 1-614-481-1950 | |
| 1-614-645-7250 | |
| Franklin County Office on Aging | 1-614-452-5230 |
| Medicare Part B | 1-614-249-7157 |
1-614-462-6200 | |
| Lifecare Alliance | 1-614-278-3130 |
| Catholic Social Service Senior Care program | 1-614-221-5891 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | 1-614-221-5891 |
| American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) | 1-614-224-9801 |
| Geriatric Service Organization | 1-614-221-3659 |
| OHIO TOLL-FREE HEALTH HOTLINE | |
| National Health Information Clearing House | 1-800-336-4797 |
| Nursing Home Information | 1-800-282-1206 |
| Home Energy Assistance Program | 1-800-282-0880 |
| Insured Hotline | 1-800-282-4658 |
| AGING RELATED-NATIONAL | |
| Elder Care Locator | 1-800-677-1116 |
| Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 |
| Veterans Administration | 1-800-827-1000 |
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