Clear senior-care help for families who need answers now.
Search your ZIP for Medicare-registered hospitals, certified nursing homes, clinics, and pharmacies. Then use practical guides for benefits, food, transportation, home care, caregiver support, and next-step planning.
Informational only. Not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a determination of eligibility for any benefit or level of care.
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Immediate care
Emergency — what to do right now
If there is trouble breathing, chest pain, possible stroke, a serious fall, sudden severe confusion, or another immediate danger, call 911. Do not drive yourself in an emergency.
FAST for stroke
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911.
Fall at home
Do not lift someone alone if there is severe pain or possible injury. Keep them safe and tell responders about blood thinners or important medicines.
After the ER
Keep discharge papers, medication changes, follow-up instructions, and the name of the clinician or clinic to contact.
Live nationwide lookup
Find senior-care resources by ZIP code
Searches public CMS/NPPES provider data. Always call to confirm services, hours, licensure, coverage, availability, and eligibility.
🔒 No account required
Hospitals
CMS Medicare data
Nursing homes / rehab
CMS certified provider data
Clinics & health centers
NPPES NPI Registry
Vision, optometry & eyeglasses
NPPES NPI Registry
Pharmacies
NPPES NPI Registry
Medicare medical equipment & supplies
Official CMS supplier directory
Shows suppliers and items listed in Medicare’s supplier data. Confirm the exact item, coverage, availability, and whether the supplier accepts Medicare assignment before buying or renting.
We do not invent event listings or times. These links search current public calendars and announcements; confirm dates, costs, reservations, pickup, and age requirements with the organizer.
Senior Care Compass does not operate trips or gambling services and does not endorse a particular casino. This finder only helps locate public announcements; always verify with the organizer.
Real people can help
Can’t find what you need?
Call 211 or the Eldercare Locator for local help with transportation, meals, housing, caregiver support, benefits, and aging services.
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Practical resource hub
Help for the parts of senior care families deal with every day
Open any section. After a ZIP search, location-sensitive headings will update to the ZIP you entered.
Ask your primary-care office whether home visits, telehealth, or home health may be appropriate.
What to bring to any visit
Photo ID and insurance cards
Current medication list or pill bottles
Allergies, recent falls, and emergency contact
A short list of questions you need answered
Questions to ask the clinician
What are the most important warning signs?
Could any medicines cause dizziness or interactions?
Who should we call after hours?
What follow-up should happen and when?
Mobile & home-based care
Availability varies by area and insurance. Ask Medicare Care Compare, your health plan, primary-care office, or Area Agency on Aging for local options.
Find pharmacies
Use the live ZIP finder above for NPI-registered pharmacy organizations. Call to confirm hours, delivery, insurance, and whether the location is open to the public.
Feeding America can help locate food banks. Call 211 for local pantries and delivery programs.
Delivery tip
When using grocery delivery, save common items, add substitutions, and make sure the senior has a clear plan for receiving refrigerated or frozen food.
Medicaid home- and community-based services, property-tax relief, and other programs are state-specific. Start with your state Medicaid agency, 211, or Eldercare Locator.
Start with official information
Medicare Care Compare for Medicare-certified nursing homes, home health, hospice, and other providers
Your state licensing agency for assisted-living inspection/licensing information
Eldercare Locator for local aging-service guidance
Questions to ask on a tour
What is included in the monthly price?
What costs extra as needs increase?
How is overnight staffing handled?
How are falls, emergencies, and hospital transfers handled?
What are the move-out or discharge criteria?
How are medication and memory-care needs handled?
Staying home longer
Home-safety assessment
Meal and pharmacy delivery
Transportation plan
Home-care or home-health evaluation when appropriate
Backup plan for caregiver absence
Compare total cost
Do not compare only the base monthly rate. Include added care fees, medication support, transportation, supplies, private-duty care, and likely future increases.
Ask the local Area Agency on Aging about congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and nutrition programs for older adults.
USDA programs
Programs such as SNAP, CSFP, and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program have specific eligibility and state/local availability rules. Use official USDA or state sources.
Daily care log
Date and sleep
Meals and fluids
Medications taken
Pain, mood, bathroom changes
Falls or new symptoms
Medication tracker
Medication name
Dose and time
Reason for taking it
Prescriber and pharmacy
Allergies or reactions
5-minute fall check
Secure or remove loose rugs
Nightlights in halls and bathroom
Proper grab bars near toilet and shower
Clear walking paths
Ask about dizziness or balance problems
Emergency sheet
Doctors and phone numbers
Medication and allergy list
Insurance information
Advance directive location
Family contact and preferred hospital
Caregiver backup plan
Who can step in for one day?
Who has keys and medication information?
What happens if the caregiver becomes ill?
Which respite options are available?
Use at appointments
Bring a short concern list
Write down medication changes
Ask what symptoms require urgent care
Confirm the next appointment or test
A careful guide for a difficult moment
Includes the first 24–48 hours, how to compare funeral providers, FTC rights, cost benchmarks, Social Security, Veterans benefits, and grief support.
Reviewed and updated
The guide was reviewed September 27, 2026 and avoids stale local business rankings or claims that cannot be verified.
This does not diagnose a condition or decide placement. It gives your family a practical care category to discuss with qualified professionals.
Senior care questionnaire
Question 1 of 4About 2 minutes
1. What is the current living situation?
Choose the option that best reflects the senior's situation today.
2. What is the primary concern?
Pick the issue creating the greatest need for support.
3. How would you describe the current health status?
Think about day-to-day health and how much help is normally required.
4. What level of support is desired?
Select the level closest to what the family is looking for.
Care category to explore
Recommended next steps
Need local help? Use the ZIP finder above, Medicare Care Compare, Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, or 211.
Community resource tip
Know a useful local senior resource?
Keep the name, phone number, ZIP code, and a short note about what the resource does. We will add a true submission workflow before presenting this as a review-and-publish feature.
Important: Senior Care Compass is a free informational guide. It is not medical, legal, financial, or insurance advice and is not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, SSA, VA, or another government agency. Public provider listings can change. Confirm current hours, services, credentials, insurance participation, costs, and eligibility directly with the provider or official program. If there is an immediate medical or safety emergency, call 911. Read the full Health & Benefits Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.
