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California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

Human Services

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

Advocates on behalf of consumers of long-term care.

Description:

Advocates on behalf of long-term care consumers. Provides counseling and legal referrals in the areas of residents' rights violations, personal injury, medical malpractice, Medi-Cal, conservatorships, estate planning, wills, trusts, durable power of attorney and protective services. A consumer information service provides information on all California nursing homes and placement counseling. Produces consumer information booklets on Medi-Cal eligibility, long-term insurance and patients rights. Publishes a quarterly newsletter.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
650 Harrison Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107 37.783521 -122.396715 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Cantonese
  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

None for preplacement or other counseling. Lawyer referral service fees vary according to income. Some charges for materials. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Residents and potential residents of nursing homes or residential care facilities, their friends and relatives, and other potential long-term care consumers, advocates, legislators, care providers

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Apply by phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Statewide