Long Term Care Resources - Alaska Nursing Homes & Resources

Long Term Care Resources

Home Choosing A Facility Facility Search Advance Directives Your Rights Medicare Medicaid Links Contact Us	— Search Alaska Facilities — By County Alaska Nursing Homes & Resources Adult Protective Services 3601 C Street, Suite 310 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5984 907-269-3666 800-478-9996 Responds to and investigates any incident in which a vulnerable adult suffers harm from abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect or self-neglect. Reports should be made to the central reporting number for the Division of Senior Services within 24 hours at 1-800-478-9996. Reports can be made to local law enforcement agencies in the event that a report cannot be made to APS. Local law enforcement agencies are mandated to investigate and take appropriate action to protect vulnerable adults. Commission on Aging, The Alaska PO Box 110209 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0209 907-465-3250 907-465-2205 TTY The mission of the Alaska Commission on Aging ( ACoA ) is to promote the dignity and independence of senior Alaskans, and to assist them in leading useful and meaningful lives. The Commission is charged with planning, advocacy, grant making and administration, and interagency coordination on senior citizen issues. Grants for local delivery of senior services are funded through the Older Americans Act, the State of Alaska, and the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. Health & Social Services (HHS) PO Box 110601 Juneau, Alaska, 99811-0601 907-465-3030 Health Facilities Licensing & Certification 4730 Business Park Blvd - #18 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907-334-2481 Inspects all health facilities in the state to determine whether they meet state and federal standards, and investigates complaints made against health care providers. The stated purpose of inspections is to determine a health care provider's ability to give services which are safe and of an acceptable quality. Complaint Hotline: After-Hours 1-888-387-9387 ( Outside Anchorage ) 907-563-0037 ( Within Anchorage Area ) Long-Term Care Ombudsman 907-334-4480 Medicaid HHS - Division of Medical Assistance PO Box 110660 Juneau, Alaska 99811 907-465-3355 Here's a link to an excellent Alaska Medicaid Program Question & Answer Brochure SeniorCare/Medicare Information and Referral Office Alaska State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) 3601 C Street, Suite 310 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5984 907-269-3680 800-478-6065 (In State) The hot line is a FREE public service of the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services. You can leave a brief message 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and a trained counselor will return your call within 24 hours. Information, counseling, and assistance when you have questions about or problems with: Medicare Medical Claims QMB/SLMB Fraud and Abuse Long Term Care Other Health Care Issues Medicaid Medicare Supplements Medicare + Choice Relocation Home Health Care
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