Long Term Care services consist of home and community based services and institutional care. The intent of the Long Term Care program is to provide the most appropriate service in the least restrictive setting. Long Term Care includes a wide range of medical and support services for people with a degenerative condition (e.g. Parkinson’s, stroke, etc.), a prolonged illness (cancer) or cognitive disorder (Alzheimer’s).

The number of elderly Americans and their proportion of the nation's population are growing, and Americans who reach age 65 are living longer. Long-term care can be very expensive and the real amount you will spend depends on the level of services you need and the length of time you need care. One year in a nursing home can average more than $50,000. Long-term care insurance policies are not standardized. This means benefits and terms will vary by company and by policy.

Nursing homes offer 24-hour nursing care if you or a loved one is recovering from an illness or an injury. They also offer end-of-life care. Nursing home residents have the right to live at the home unless they violate publicized regulations. They may not be discharged without timely and proper notification to both the resident and the family or guardian.


Familiarity with senior care facilities and how they are run provides a very helpful background for mediation in a long-term care setting. The parties to the conflict usually split the cost of the mediation. Families can review detailed information about their local senior care providers online, and get free personal, professional assistance .

Contact with Paul Contris for long term care facilities in Minnesota and South Dakota.