AARP on Housing

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
Housing Locator - Assisted Living Units; Independent Living Units; Nursing Care; Home and Community Based Services; Adult Day Services

American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA)
Members of ASHA are executives involved in the operation, development and finance of the entire spectrum of seniors housing – independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.

Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors.

AssistGuide Information Services (AGIS)
AGIS Network connects government agencies, employers, service providers, and families in the eldercare and disability communities.  Their consumer website, AGIS.com, gives individuals free information, tools, and access to local providers to help them take better care of their loved ones and themselves.

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)
The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL) is a national nonprofit consumer-based organization nationwide focused on the needs, rights and protection of assisted living consumers, their caregivers and loved ones.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
CARF reviews and grants accreditation services nationally and internationally on request of a facility or program.  Here you can search for their accredited continuing care retirement facilities.

The Eden Alternative
The Eden Alternative is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming care environments into habitats for human beings that promote quality of life for all involved.